When should I use a single ply detailing membrane on my flat roof?
Detailing membranes are used as an accessory to the ‘standard’ single ply flat roofing membrane, and allow for the waterproofing of complex details. They are ideal when some flexibility and stretch in the membrane is required.
Can only approved contractors and trained operatives install single ply flat roof membranes?
Single ply flat roofing system manufacturers only supply their products to a network of approved or registered contractors. Different single ply membranes have different installation requirements and it is only through training and certifying contractors that manufacturers can have the confidence that the quality and reputation of their product – and single ply flat roofing […]
IKO wins big in major Roofing Awards
IKO PLC is delighted to have won the award for ‘Best Large Scale Project’ at the recent National Federation of Roofing Contractors (NFRC) UK Roofing Awards held on 10 May in Central London. The prestigious awards recognise and reward the best roofing projects from across the country and competition is tough. IKO was awarded the […]
Is there a limit to how high I can bond a flat roof upstand?
There is no limit on the height to which the single ply membrane can be bonded up a flat roof upstand.
Are single ply flat roofing membranes suitable for use in green roof systems?
Single ply membrane flat roofs are compatible with green roof systems. A green roof system is effectively a type of roof ballast which, used in sufficient thickness, can secure the roof system against wind uplift. The green roof system should have a dry weight of at least 80 kg/m2, or otherwise in accordance with structural […]
When should I use a walkway membrane on a single ply flat roof?
A walkway membrane should be used on a single ply flat roof when regular foot traffic, which could damage the waterproofing covering, is expected.
IKO shortlisted in major Roofing Awards 2019
IKO PLC has been shortlisted four times in this year’s prestigious UK Roofing Awards. Hosted by the National Federation of Roofing Contractors (NRFC) the awards recognise and reward the best roofing projects from across the country and competition is tough. IKO will be judged by a panel of experts in the ‘Large Scale Projects’ and […]
New Shevington Sharks shirt unveiled by IKO MD
The Group Managing Director of IKO PLC, Anthony Carlyle, joined Ian Robinson, Chairman of Shevington Sharks ARLFC for the unveiling of a commemorative shirt. Shevington Sharks is the third oldest amateur rugby club in the Wigan area which IKO PLC has been proud to sponsor for several years. The club had an incredibly successful season […]
A hot topic in schools
Research indicates that student performances deteriorate as the temperature and humidity rises inside the classroom. There is no doubt that thermal comfort plays a significant role in the abilities of children to operate and maintain attention spans during school lessons. Last year the UK experienced its hottest summer since 1976 and with the warmer months […]
Going above and beyond with IKO
For over one hundred years, IKO has produced solutions for flat roofs, pitched roofs and the waterproofing industry. Now, IKO offer UK manufactured insulation solutions to compliment this range of systems. Across each of the four UK sites: Appley Bridge, Grangemill, Clay Cross and now Alconbury, we work hard every day to exceed our customers’ […]
