IKO PLC (UK) delighted to win three 2024 RIBA Awards

Photograph of the completed IKO roofing system at Battersea Power Station which won one of the 2024 RIBA Awards

IKO PLC (UK) is thrilled that 3 of our projects have been named winners of 2024 RIBA Awards. These latest winners are a welcome addition to an already successful award season for IKO, having won seven prestigious awards from reputable industry governing bodies, including the National Federation of Roofing Contractors (NFRC), the Single Ply Roofing […]

How to achieve sustainability when specifying single ply roofing

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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 an EPDM roof?

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EPDM, or ethylene propylene diene monomer membrane, is one of the most popular single-ply membranes for residential and commercial low slope and flat roof systems. EPDM is essentially a synthetic rubber, making it an extremely durable roofing solution. The membrane has high resistance to UV radiation and remains flexible even at low temperatures. EPDM Is […]