Category Archives: Roofing

The latest ‘Working on Roofs’ document from the Health and Safety Executive highlights the importance of edge protection systems when working on flat roofs.  Alumasc’s Guardrail lightweight edge protection system is ideally suited to address this issue. Working on flat roofs Work … 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 Roofing Systems along with Mitie Tilley Roofing have recently completed the installation of a 1500 m2 Derbigum high performance waterproofing system at Crown Bevcan, Carlisle.  Crown, UK beverage can manufacturers and one of the largest packaging companies in … More >>

Roof-Pro has unveiled a new website, showcasing its full range of rooftop building services support solutions. Click the image (right) to visit the new Roof-Pro website. Established in 1995, Roof-Pro are the leading UK provider of non-penetrative, free-standing supports for building … More >>

Euroroof’s Caltech Liquid Roofing from Alumasc Roofing Systems provides a fuss-free long term solution to the problems associated with failed single-ply roofing. Our intelligent, cold-applied liquid roof coating system can be rapidly applied over failed single-ply membranes, providing tough and … More >>

Alumasc along with Cambridge Flat Roofing are currently installing over 6500 m2 of podium, roadway, communal and private gardens for the Stoke Quay, Ipswich project.   Stoke Quay is a large development of private & social housing for Genesis Housing, … More >>

185-221 Buchanan Street is a new £70m mixed development comprising 11,400m2 of retail space and 49 residential units. Owned by Land Securities, the development features a large rooftop garden which required a robust waterproofing solution. BDP Architects specified both Alumasc’s … More >>

Following the publication of Guidance Note No. 7 by the Liquid Roofing and Waterproofing Association (LRWA), there appears to be significant uncertainty as to its content. Simon Poe, Business Operations Director with Alumasc Roofing, explains what implications the Guidance Note has for … More >>

Supported by The National Federation of Roofing Contractors (NFRC) – the UK’s largest roofing trade association – the Green Roof Organisation (GRO) has unveiled a new and updated GRO Code for green roofing. The revised code is designed to provide … 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 >>