Finding your way through solar funding
As the construction industry sector’s trusted roofing partner, IKO can play an integral role in obtaining the independent evidence you need to qualify for funding. Furthermore, we can provide assistance and technical support throughout the tendering process and beyond. Funding routes The DfE allocates funding annually to help maintain and improve the condition of school […]
IKO bio solar solutions – Department for Education (DfE)
The Department for Education (DfE) is introducing green roofs and solar panels in its new Net Carbon Zero schools program. Our PV mounting system, using the EGR SolarNature, is integrated into the green roof to ensure a sustainable green roof ecosystem underneath while ballasting against wind uplift. The waterproofing system is designed with either the […]
IKO helps bring English amputee football to global stage
Roofing manufacturer IKO PLC is helping national amputee football reach new heights and win more fans worldwide after striking a sponsorship deal that will see the elite sport broadcast live for the first time. IKO has become headline sponsor of the England Amputee Football Association (EAFA) National Football League (EAFL), supporting EAFA throughout 2024, from […]
More than just a roofing manufacturer: Our mission to protect what matters
With a growing emphasis on reducing environmental impact, improving energy efficiency and delivering social value, the opportunity to achieve positive change through raising Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) standards has never been greater. As a responsible UK manufacturer of roofing, waterproofing and insulation products, we recognise that there are things we have to do to […]
Schools urged to take action and prioritise safety of roofs after widespread closures over RAAC concrete fears
Fresh concerns about the safety of RAAC concrete in school buildings has led to immediate closure of more than 100 educational buildings in England – underlining the critical importance of taking proactive measures to ensure schools are safe and secure. On Thursday August 31, 104 English schools, nurseries and colleges with reinforced autoclaved aerated concrete […]
DPC cavity trays in cavity wall construction – don’t get caught out!
Did you know… …contractors and housebuilders run the risk of failing to obtain National House Building Council (NHBC) Warranty on properties or developments if they don’t conform to cavity tray requirements As of 1st January 2023, all plots starting or at Damp Proof Course (DPC) level are required to comply with NHBC Standards clause 6.1.17, […]
How to maintain roads and repair them?
Road repair is a detailed process and there are a number of different solutions available depending on the surface defect. IKO Permatrack systems are used to treat cracking and crazing, whilst surfacing issues around ironwork can be corrected using IKO Pacopatch systems. For areas that undergo high levels of stress from being in close proximity […]
Road defects: the most common types
Road defects come in all shapes and sizes and will cause a range of issues for road users. They are mostly caused by water ingress, freeze/thaw and excessive usage from heavy traffic. Over time defects such as cracking, edge failure, subsidence or stress fractures may develop – all of which require specific road maintenance solutions. […]
What is the difference between warm and inverted roofs?
The difference between warm roof and an inverted roofs is in the positioning of the roofing components. An inverted roof is effective as an upside-down warm roof. The waterproofing layer in a warm roof system is above the insulation installed above the roof deck. In an inverted roof, the waterproofing is above the roof deck, […]
What is BS 6229:2018? Flat roofing standards explained
BS 6229:2018 describes best practise for designing, constructing, and maintaining roofs with a flat or curved surface. It is limited to roofs with a pitch no greater than 10 degrees to the horizontal and a continuously supported flexible waterproof covering. After four years of development, the latest version of BS 6229 came into force in […]
