Category Archives: Roofing

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 >>

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 >>

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 >>

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 >>

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 >>

Rea Street, located in Central Birmingham are Residential flats owned and provided to residents by Birmingham City Council. Following a recent, annual building survey, the decision was made that a full building envelope refurbishment needed to take place to further … More >>

Alumasc is proud to announce that we have two sustainable and innovative green roof projects shortlisted at this year’s 2018 NFRC  (National Federation of Roofing Contractors) Awards, below we look back at the green roof projects… Project One: Tucked away … More >>

Due to heightened activity and demand in the Northern Regions of the UK, Alumasc Roofing Systems have strengthened their ranks over the past 12 months.   TEAM BIOGRAPHY:   Liam Jackson MSc AIoR – Technical Manager – Northern UK & … More >>