• 06 October 2014

06 October 2014

Waterproofing solution from Alumasc for Cambridge Fire Station

Parkside fire station in central Cambridge The BBA approved Hydrotech system delivers a waterproofing system which will last for the lifetime of the building. Hydrotech was chosen for Cambridge Fire Station as it offered a perfect solution to deal with the large number of zero falls points on the roof. Doug McGuigan, Operations Director at installers[…]

  • 06 October 2014

06 October 2014

Derbigum Olivine roofing membrane delivers eco benefits

Clifton Library building Nottingham Trent University was replaced with Derbigum Olivine mineral roofing membrane The complete design package was installed by M&J Roofing Ltd after Alumasc identified Derbigum Olivine was as the right waterproofing solution which offered added environmental benefits including: bituminous membrane with a naturally occurring mineral upper layer that neutralises CO2 in rainwater, via[…]

  • 06 October 2014

05 October 2014

Why are Green Roofs and Blue Roofs vital to SUDS success? INCOMPLETE

GUEST BLOG [Link above to original BLOG article from Simon Poe, Product Director with Alumasc Roofing] The advantages of including of green roofs within SUDS strategies has been increasingly recognised as a key part of compliance with Government’s Water strategy for England (DEFRA 2008). Blackdown Green Roof brochure Green Roofs occupy otherwise redundant roof space[…]

  • 05 October 2014

30 September 2014

Composite panels, flashings and gutters supplied to testing specialists

The building materials supplier delivered in excess of 5,600 square metres of AS35 100mm composite panels in goosewing grey and ocean blue colours and 100 square metres of triple skin rooflights. TIS also utilised approximately 2,300 linear metres of flashings, including ridge, barge and trimline gutters, alongside 112 linear metres of zed purlins which were[…]

  • 30 September 2014

30 September 2014

Composite panels, flashings & gutters supplied to testing specialists

The building materials supplier delivered in excess of 5,600 square metres of AS35 100mm composite panels in goosewing grey and ocean blue colours and 100 square metres of triple skin rooflights. TIS also utilised approximately 2,300 linear metres of flashings, including ridge, barge and trimline gutters, alongside 112 linear metres of zed purlins which were[…]

  • 30 September 2014

12 September 2014

Roofing and cladding categories at UK Roofing Awards sponsored by MCRMA

Founded in order to recognise the dedication, safety and workmanship of roofing companies, a panel of independent construction professionals will undertake the judging with guidance from trade association experts. The deadline for entries is Friday 23rd January 2015, shortlisting will take place in February and the finalists will be announced in March prior to the[…]

  • 12 September 2014

12 September 2014

Roofing & cladding categories at UK Roofing Awards sponsored by MCRMA

Founded in order to recognise the dedication, safety and workmanship of roofing companies, a panel of independent construction professionals will undertake the judging with guidance from trade association experts. The deadline for entries is Friday 23rd January 2015, shortlisting will take place in February and the finalists will be announced in March prior to the[…]

  • 12 September 2014

09 September 2014

Pre-welded membranes allow for quick completion of roof restorations

The company’s software provides information on the quantity of materials and fixings required for a project, compares which technique is best suited for the type of work involved, as well as identifying any potential issues to address. Protan SE is designed to cope with extreme weather conditions and is certified to ? -30°, achieving durability[…]

  • 09 September 2014

08 September 2014

Flexim roof putty solves major pitched roofing problems in UK housebuilding

Why Flexim?   Ready-to-use Lightweight Instantly waterproof Storm-proof Permanently flexible Choice of colours Tested and certified iBuilding Products distribute Flexim Roof Putty in the UK iBuilding Products offers full support to merchants wanting to stock Flexim Roof Putty, including trade demonstration days, literature and point of sale items.

  • 08 September 2014