How do you prevent moss from damaging your roof?
The first step to take in preventing moss growth on your roof is to try increase the amount of sunlight it gets. Although this could be difficult with the typical UK weather, you can aid the process by trimming overhanging tree branches that cast constant shadows on the roof. All debris such as leaves and […]
What is a single point guarantee?
Single point guarantees are often preferred by specifiers and building owners, as the responsibility for all the elements of the guarantee, including workmanship defects, material quality/performance issues and design input, is placed with the product manufacturer. If there is a problem with the roof during service, the client has only to call the manufacturer to […]
Can you provide thermal insulation guidance?
The roofing works to be carried out will need to comply with the requirements of Building Regulations 2000, Part L (Revision October 2010) in England & Wales, or The Building (Scotland) Regulations 2004, Section 6 of the Building Standards Technical Handbook in Scotland. The calculation of thermal transmittance, or U-Values, for a roof is controlled […]
What is the BRE Green Guide?
The Green Guide is part of BREEAM (BRE Environmental Assessment Method) and is an accredited environmental rating scheme for buildings. It was first published in 1996 and today contains more than 1500 specifications used in various types of building. The Green Guide’s aim is to provide specifiers with a simple ‘guide’ to the environmental impacts […]
What is CIF (Conditions Improvement Fund) for academies?
The CIF is capital funding that academies and sixth-form colleges can apply for each year, which is approved by the EFA (Education Funding Agency). What is it for? Keeping academy and sixth-form college buildings safe and in good working order, addressing the issues with significant consequences that revenue or Devolved Formula Capital (DFC) funding cannot […]
Can you manufacture a special colour membrane for my roof?
Yes, IKO Armourplan membranes can be manufactured to any RAL reference colour. IKO Spectraplan TPE membrane colours are harder to formulate, and you should check with your local Business Manager to find out what is possible. Minimum quantities apply to bespoke colour production runs.
Carbon offsetting is transforming lives in Uganda
Following her trip to Uganda earlier this year, we ask our strategic development director, Kerry Parker-Wray, about carbon offsetting at IKO PLC, and how this is helping to benefit hundreds of people in Africa. What does offsetting carbon emissions mean, and how is IKO doing this? The entire mastic asphalt industry achieved the CarbonZero standard […]
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 […]
A hot topic in schools
Research indicates that student performances deteriorate as the temperature and humidity rises inside the classroom. There is no doubt that thermal comfort plays a significant role in the abilities of children to operate and maintain attention spans during school lessons. Last year the UK experienced its hottest summer since 1976 and with the warmer months […]
