Should I use adhesive or nails when constructing a super shed?
What size clout nails should I use? Clout nails should be 15mm large head clout nails. I will also need to overlap the felt, how much overlap should I use? Overlaps will typically be minimum 50mm and will depend upon the slope of the roof. On shallow sloped roofs, we would suggest the overlap is […]
How to install and maintain your IKO Super Shed Felt
Want to refelt your own shed but not sure how? Struggling to find any guidance? This step-by-step guide will help you from the very moment you take the shed felt out of its packaging. IKO Super Shed Felt is a longer lasting, polyester reinforced felt, that comes with a green or black mineral finish. It […]
Christ Church Parish Hall, Bristol – IKO Ultra Prevent
Christ Church Parish Hall in Bristol is used for numerous community events including a Toddler Group, Pilates and Zumba classes.
Down to Earth Centre, Little Bryn Gwyn – IKO Challenger
The Down to Earth Training Centre, built almost exclusively with natural and locally sourced materials required an anti–root roofing system, ready for the install of a green roof.
Lanthorn Community Centre, Livingston – IKO Mach Two
Working in partnership with construction firm, GMG Contractors, IKO has helped to boost the thermal and waterproofing performance of Lanthorn Community Centre in West Lothian. Located in the Dedridge area of Livingston, this large facility hosts a wide range of local events and adjoins a church building.
Can IKO Armourglass Slate Grey Square Shingles be installed onto an existing felt roof which is in good condition?
On the basis that a roof is at or above 15 degrees, it is not good practice to overlay existing roof systems. Even those that appear to be in good condition, may have suffered moisture ingress in the past and affect the life expectancy of the new shingle system. On a practical level, lap build […]
Ixworth Place, London – IKO Goldseal
Southern Housing Group required a solution to an ageing flat roof on Ixworth Place, a prestigious residential property close to Chelsea in London, built in 1912.
Portslade Academy, Brighton – IKO Ultra Prevent
Portslade Aldridge Community Academy is based in the heart of Portslade, Brighton. The secondary school and Sixth Form specialises in Sports, Science, Media and Entrepreneurship. There has been significant development of the site over recent years and includes a new community library and a Science Technology Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) Centre.
Wolverhampton University – IKO Ultra Prevent
WA Building is the main student hub at University of Wolverhampton’s Walsall Campus, which specialises in Education Health & Wellbeing and Performing Arts courses. The WA Building houses the refectory and café lounge, student support and campus Facilities Management.
