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The Brunswick Shopping Centre in London required a refurbishment to bring it into the modern era. This included providing the waterproofing solutions to all the main piazzas, walkways and podiums. With over 50 years zero product failures Hydrotech Structural Waterproofing … More >>

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Jul23

Alumasc’s BluRoof – frequently asked questions

Posted by Ashlea Williamson

Q1. Can we purchase an Alumasc Blue Roof outlet without the waterproofing? Alumasc has developed the BluRoof system that benefits from the combined expertise associated with Harmer Engineered Drainage Systems and Alumasc Roofing Systems. The result is that Alumasc is … More >>

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Q1. What is the fire rating of Alumasc Extruded Polystyrene? Fire performance is declared Euroclass E under EN 13501-1. A flame retardant additive is also present that makes it capable to resist, for a short period of time, a small … More >>

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Q1. Can Hydrotech 6125 Monolithic Membrane be installed to Plywood? There are no issues with the installation onto a Plywood substrate. As part of the preparation works it will be necessary to tape substrate joints with approx. 100 to 150mm … More >>

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Q1. Can Alumasc provide written confirmation that concrete tolerance and deflections noted within structural engineers report are suitable? The acceptability of the level of deflection of a concrete deck is a matter for the client, the main contractor and the … More >>

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With recent events in the UK highlighting the requirement for compliance with up to date and relevant fire test standards, Alumasc Roofing Systems have conducted further fire tests on the market leading Derbigum high performance bituminous membrane warm roof system. … More >>

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The RIBA National Awards are given to buildings across the UK recognised as significant contributions to architecture – Alumasc’s Hydrotech high performance structural waterproofing was used on four winning buildings – Kings Cross Triplets, Riverlight, the Leadenhall (Cheesegrater) building, and … More >>

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Jun11

30-year old plus flat roofs still going strong

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Alumasc Roofing Systems’ Derbigum bituminous membranes provide over 40 years durability and last year gained updated BBA certification confirming this. However, prior to the updated certification being published over 700 million m2 of Derbigum products have been installed worldwide since … More >>

A new version of The London Plan has recently been published. Here, Henry Bareham – Director of New Build for Alumasc Roofing Systems – outlines how Alumasc’s roofing solutions provide designers with the tools to comply with key requirements of … More >>

Back in 2015 Alumasc Roofing Systems installed their pioneering Blue Roof Water Attenuation System ‘BluRoof’ at University of Bristol’s Arts and Social Sciences Lecture Theatre – the first Alumasc BluRoof system installed within the UK. As part of University of … More >>

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