Bespoke Mastic Asphalt waterproofing solution for a large residential development
IKO PLC was contracted to work alongside ENGIE, John Hill Associates, and Tucker Tunstalls to provide important waterproofing and slip-resistant solutions for The Oval in Conisbrough using their Mastic Asphalt solutions. Managed by St Ledger Homes, the development includes around 97 flats and bungalows populated by residents of 60 years and older. Due to the […]
Builders’ Merchants Awards nominations – time is running out!
The deadline to get nominations in for the Builders’ Merchants Awards 2019 is fast approaching. Friday 30 August will be your last chance, so now is the time to enter in your nominees. IKO is delighted to support the awards once again by sponsoring the Independent Merchant Achiever of the Year Award. With a total […]
Can Mastic Asphalt screeding solutions be used as an Air and Vapour Control Layer?
A Mastic Asphalt Screed can provide the Air and Vapour Control Layer (AVCL) necessary to avoid a build-up of condensation in a flat roof construction. An advantage of taking this approach is that the Mastic Asphalt Screed can also be laid to falls, thereby helping to achieve the roof drainage requirements at the same time. […]
Can a multi-storey car park deck remain open while refurbishment works are carried out?
Using Mastic Asphalt for surface repair and refurbishment allows multi-storey car park decks to remain open while the works are carried out. Among the advantages of Mastic Asphalt as a waterproofing solution, the ability to make localised repairs without closing off entire levels is an important one in terms of avoiding disruption for drivers. A […]
What does a single ply membrane guarantee cover?
A single ply membrane guarantee can vary in its range of cover, from being a product guarantee only, to including flat roof system design, to also including workmanship/quality of installation.
Is the flat roof system guarantee affected if non-system products are used as part of the installation?
Using components not approved as part of a single ply flat roof system can invalidate the manufacturer guarantee.
How women are raising the roof in construction
What comes to mind when you think of roofing? Most people view the roofing industry as a male dominated profession, but there is a growing cohort of women opting for careers in roofing. More women entering the industry can only be a good thing: The RICS and Macdonald Company & Rewards and Attitudes survey found […]
How should I store single ply membrane and flat roofing system materials on site?
The components of a single ply flat roof system – including the single ply membrane itself and thermal insulation boards – should generally be protected at all times.
How can a single ply membrane flat roof be repaired?
A single ply flat roof waterproofing membrane should be repaired in consultation with the membrane manufacturer, to make sure that the correct type of remedial action is taken for the membrane type.
