Category Archives: Blue Roofs

Alumasc is committed to improving their internal and external operation and have adopted a new scheme – ‘investment in the future’.   Sam Clayden – South West Assistant Technical Manager Sam is new to the roofing industry and will be … More >>

Due to the rapid growth within Alumasc Roofing Systems, Alumasc are pleased to announce the appointment of Jonathan Price to the role of National Business Development Director. Jonathan will be working alongside the Area Managers all over the UK outlining … More >>

BluRoof is a roof designed to alleviate flood risk by reducing and controlling the peak rate of discharge in compliance with design requirements; facilitating the detention of stormwater, up to a prescribed maximum hydraulic head, for subsequent discharge over an elongated period … More >>

Alumasc’s pioneering BluRoof Stormwater Management waterproofing system has been used at the new University of Bristol Lecture Theatre. This marks the first ever BluRoof installation in the UK.     As part of the 400 m2 project, the innovative BluRoof Stormwater Management … More >>

Alumasc has recently received RIBA approval for a new CPD, “Objective-driven specifications for Green, Bio-Diverse and Blue Roofs“. The 45 minute presentation outlines the key factors to consider when designing a green roof including waterproofing, drainage layers, substrate and plant … More >>

Alumasc has recently completed a new step-by-step guide to installing the Hydrotech MM6125 Hot Melt Waterproofing system. Hydrotech is a 6mm thick rubberised bitumin blend which is heated and then combined with a polyester fleece and protection sheet to form … More >>

The increased frequency and severity of flooding in recent years has highlighted the need to supplement conventional drainage systems with additional, sustainable capacity. Here, Simon Poe, Product Director with Alumasc Roofing, looks at how Green Roof Systems and the recent … More >>

Alumasc is fully committed to providing UK Academies with an unrivalled level of service and support in relation to their roof refurbishment projects. Representatives from maintained schools and established Academies spoke to Alumasc’s technical experts at The Academies Show at … More >>

In a move to support the on-going development of its Roofing products and services, Alumasc is pleased to announce the appointment of Henry Bareham to the role of National Business to Business Manager for Alumasc. Henry joins Alumasc after more … More >>

Introducing BluRoof: A Sustainable Engineered Drainage System from Alumasc. BluRoof is a new ‘systems approach’ to Blue Roofs – an increasingly prominent sustainable drainage technique that switches the focus of rainwater management from instantaneous runoff of high intensity storm events to … More >>