IKO Carrara aids cool roof in Coolock, Ireland
Requiring a roofing solution that would assist with the internal cooling of Coolock Library in Ireland, Dublin City Council specified IKO Carrara, a highly reflective roofing membrane designed to reflect radiant energy from the external environment. Around 1,000m2 of IKO Carrara Capsheet was overlaid and bonded onto the existing primed membrane on Coolock Library, saving […]
Cleaner air for swimmers in Ireland
A swimming pool complex in Ireland is not only keeping occupants sheltered from the weather while using its facilities, but its roof surface is also protecting the environment from nasty carcinogens in the air. An innovative, ecological roofing membrane which helps to purify the air surrounding it, has been installed at Clongowes Wood College in […]
Air pollution is killing us: here’s how to stop it
We know air pollution is bad for our health, but we are only beginning to learn about the particularly harmful effects on our children. New information suggests that two million people in London are regularly exposed to illegal levels of air pollution; something that we should be looking at changing now, for the benefit of […]
How is the number of rainwater outlets required to drain the roof area calculated?
The number and location of rainwater drainage outlets for a flat roof system is calculated using BS EN 12056-3.
IKO Carrara: cleaning the air our children breathe
Did you know that just 500m² of IKO Carrara can clean the pollutants from two to three diesel cars? Air pollution is one of the most pressing problems facing society today and politicians at all levels are under pressure to find a solution. Although diesel cars produce 15% less CO2 than petrol, they emit four […]
How is the U-value of the flat roofing system calculated?
The thermal transmittance, or U-value, of the complete roof system is calculated in accordance with established international standards.
How many fixings are required to secure a flat roofing system?
The number of fixings required to secure a flat roof build-up varies by project.
What flat roofing system specification is most suitable for my project?
The most suitable flat roofing system specification is different for every project, and depends on a range of factors.
What are the different types of roof systems?
The phrase ‘roof system’ can mean different things to different people. It can be as broad as choosing between a pitched roof or a flat roof construction for a building, or as narrow as specifying particular combinations of flat roof insulation and flat roof waterproofing. Common to all approaches and definitions, taking a ‘system approach’ […]
Using Mastic Asphalt road repair systems for highways and road infrastructures
All too often, road repairs are let down by the use of products that fail to offer the longevity required. Polymer modified Mastic Asphalt addresses those longevity concerns and has established itself as the material of choice for highways repairs and bridge surfacing projects. Mastic Asphalt is a traditional construction material, ideal for hard-wearing surfaces […]
