Education roof refurbishment and retrofit for existing estates
Discover IKO education roof refurbishment support, from free roof condition surveys and core sampling to tailored waterproofing specifications.
CF25 roofing: waterproofing systems for Section 2.3 (Roofs)
Explore IKO CF25 roofing systems for Section 2.3 (Roofs), including hot melt, reinforced bituminous membrane, bio solar and single ply solutions.
Retrofitting homes for net zero guide: improving roofs, enhancing performance
A guide to how IKO’s UK-made insulation and roofing systems support housing retrofit, EPC compliance and net zero refurbishment goals.
Why LHC matters for public sector flat roofing
IKO PLC has been ranked as the number one supplier for traditional flat roof systems on the LHC RS5M Roofing Systems Framework.
Design out downtime: Mixed-use and commercial roofing solutions that reduce disruption on high-demand sites
Discover how IKO commercial roofing systems can help reduce disruption and safeguard uptime in high-demand mixed-use developments.
DfE bio solar roofing solutions for more sustainable education estates
DfE bio solar roofing solutions from IKO, combining green roofs, solar PV, biodiversity and waterproofing for more sustainable education projects.
What is torch-on roofing and why is it used?
Torch-on roofing is named due to the use of an open flame torch for the application of the reinforced bitumen membrane on a flat roof.
What is considered a flat roof compared to a pitched roof?
The definition of a flat roof is guided by the pitch or the degree to which its surface deviates from the horizontal. The roof is considered flat if the pitch is less than 10 degrees. Anything above 10 degrees annotates a pitched roof. There are advantages to each of the two roof types. Pitched roofs […]
The best practices of flat roof build ups
Over the last couple of decades, we have seen a steady increase in thicknesses of insulation being used in construction. This has, however, had an impact on design in both the new build and refurbishment sector. In terms of the thermal design of a flat roof, what are the options and the best practices of […]