IKO’s Carbon Zero Mastic Asphalt solution renovates walkways of Tower Bridge
IKO’s Mastic Asphalt solution, IKO Permatrack, was utilised by Infallible Systems, a South East London-based contractor, to renovate London Bridge’s walkways along with the base of the towers. Tower Bridge is one of London’s most iconic landmarks and attracts tens of thousands of visitors, travellers, residents, and commuters every day, not to mention the over […]
Techjoint wins the first IKO Contractor Recognition Award
IKO is delighted to announce that Techjoint saw off tough competition to win the first IKO Contractor Recognition Award. The awards look to celebrate the very best of what IKO Approved contractors can do, not just using IKO products. From a wider perspective, they take into consideration project delivery, quality of workmanship, CSR, and community-based […]
BMF BMBI Q1 2019 report and comment – OUT NOW
Roofing expert, Paul Owen, Commercial Director – Distribution Division IKO, comments exclusively for BMBI on Q1 2019. The first three months of the year were very strong for the roofing sector with Q1 2019 sales significantly exceeding Q1 2018. But we had the ‘Beast from the East’ in Q1 2018 and with many days lost […]
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.