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, […]
IKO Contractor Recognition Awards
We know that our products are only as good as the contractors who install them so we would like to show our appreciation to our valuable customers who stand above the rest and make us proud! That is why we came up with the idea of IKO Contractor Recognition Awards. We would like to hear […]
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 […]
How to achieve sustainability when specifying single ply roofing
To achieve sustainability of a single ply roof covering, the specified material needs to tick so many boxes. The first question to ask is what the material is made of, and can it be recycled at the end of its life? Some projects have special planning requirements to meet a certain BREEAM or other sustainability […]
What is torch-on roofing and why is it used?
Torch-on roofing is named due to using an open flame torch for the application of the reinforced bitumen membrane. Torch-on reinforced bitumen membranes are used predominantly for low slope and flat roofs. What are the two types of modified bitumen used for torch-on applications? The two main types of reinforced bitumen membranes that are used […]
