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 than 10 years in the construction industry where he has gained extensive knowledge of the roofing sector. With experience encompassing the industry at every level, Henry feels well-placed to tackle this new role with one of the UK’s market leading Roofing suppliers. He comments:

Henry Bareham: National Business to Business Manager for Alumasc

“My main focus as National Business to Business Manager for Alumasc will be to build on our relationships with existing clients, specifiers and contractors whilst also identifying and managing new partnership opportunities with key customers.

“With the introduction of new innovations, such as Alumasc’s BluRoof concept and the ongoing development of its Green Roof product offer, I can see that customers are being provided with a comprehensive package that is hard to match. Products that present quality whilst also combining innovation, diversity and environmental benefits are quite unique and I look forward to demonstrating the offer to the market and expanding relationships with industry colleagues who are keen to maximise on the benefits of working with Alumasc.”

Also joining Henry in Alumasc’s expanding Roofing team are two new Field Technicians, Ian Willingham and Liam Jackson, who will provide site support nationwide.

For more information, please contact  Henry on 07824 691 437  alternatively email henryb@alumasc-exteriors.co.uk

Blackdown Green Roofs from Alumasc have been available in the UK since 1999 from wholly owned nurseries in the Blackdown Hills, Somerset – a designated an area of outstanding natural beauty.

The Blackdown Green Roofing offer combines the design, supply, installation and maintenance of roof planting systems along with Blackdown’s horticultural expertise.  Tailored Green Roof solutions are available that:

1) Suit the project’s climate and micro-climate.

2) Deliver the objectives sought from the green roof.

Blackdown offers a single source green roof solution, comprising of 5 parts to deliver cost-efficient, high quality green roofs:

DESIGN:
We advise in the selection of the most appropriate green roof.

SUPPLY:
An extensive range of Blackdown Green Roof systems is available.

MAINTAIN:
Affordable maintenance for long-term plant wellbeing is recommended.

GROW:
Plants are cultivated in and tailored to suit, the UK’s climate.

INSTALL:
A proven track record of installing quality green roofs.

What makes Blackdown Green Roofs Different?

Blackdown Green Roofs were born out of a true passion for plants. With expertise in horticulture and plant development, there has been continual research into important areas such as plant density, species co-habitation, flowering times, substrate types/depths, water consumption etc.  This has established a diverse range of green roof configurations.

With a range of suitable hardy succulents, native and non-native plants commonly in cultivation, and the ability to contract grow additional species, advice is available on the most appropriate planting strategy for the project – tailoring the green roof to suit the brief, not compromising the brief to suit a limited range of green roof plant options.

Experienced Contracts teams oversee each project, delivering a high quality installation in compliance with the project programme and on budget through identification of the optimum installation method.

Tailored maintenance programmes are compiled to ensure the long-term success of green roof installations – showing the same care for our plants on the roof as we do during cultivation.

If you want further information regarding Green Roofs click here.

If you wish to speak to someone about your requirements click here.

To view our Green Roof Project Gallery  click here.

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 controlled, attenuated runoff.

Simon Poë, Technical Director for Alumasc Roofing Systems, explains the need for these advances in rainwater drainage.

The recent increased frequency and severity of flooding in the UK has served to highlight the need to complement conventional drainage systems with a range of sustainable measures that can provide additional drainage capacity.

Blue Roofs are a relatively inexpensive option as, unlike most other SUDS tools, they occupy otherwise-redundant roof space without extending beyond the building’s footprint.

A Blue Roof is 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 of time.

Alumasc’s BluRoof system combines the new Harmer BluRoof outlet with a high performance BluRoof waterproofing membrane.

How does the Harmer BluRoof Outlet work?

The Harmer BluRoof outlet restricts the maximum

permissible discharge of stormwater from the roof. As a result, during more intense storm events, rainfall will exceed the rate of discharge, leading stormwater to temporarily back-up on the roof until such time as the Harmer BluRoof outlet has the capacity to discharge it.

Waterproofing

Clearly, the temporary storage of water at roof level requires the highest confidence in the waterproofing solution. Alumasc Roofing Systems has developed its BluRoof solutions based upon tried and trusted systems, with yet further enhanced specifications and service levels. For insulated roof areas, the dual-reinforced BluRoof Built-Up High Performance Membrane is specified as a fully-bonded system, with extended and high pressure-rolled laps for excellent watertight integrity. With a proven track record of over 40 years, the system offers a mineral-free surface which reduces the risk of blockages, whilst a root-resistant version is also available, for compatibility with Blackdown Green Roof systems, available from Alumasc.

For buried (non-insulated) systems, such as podium applications, Alumasc’s BluRoof Monolithic Membrane provides a self-healing waterproofing solution that is free from laps and with a proven track record of over 50 years.

BluRoof Response

A Blue Roof can contribute to the attenuation of the kind of storm event that can induce localised flooding. For example, in response to a 6 hour storm event with a return period of 1 in 100 years, when rainfall depth is 109 mm, and a peak intensity of 5.01 l/s falls on a 284 m² roof, the peak rate of runoff is 0.285 l/s. This represents a peak reduction of 94%. In this case, the maximum stage of water reaches 90 mm, before draining slowly over a period of 27 hours.

The engineered drainage approach adopted within Alumasc’s holistic BluRoof solutions, which includes enhanced service levels for specification and site support and leak detection testing, enables Alumasc to offer a single point warranty that covers the waterproofing and drainage as part of its “BluRoof Promise”.

To view our video about the BluRoof Stormwater Management System click here.

To download the BluRoof Brochure click here

To arrange a BluRoof seminar click here

For further information contact us.

New Providence Wharf, London

The last 20 years has seen a significant rise in the popularity of hard and soft landscaped podiums, roofs, terraces and balconies integrated into residential and mixed-use developments alike.

The challenge for both designer and developer is how to protect your building successfully when you are burying the all-important waterproofing.

Hot Melt Rubberised Bitumen Membranes have established a firm hold in this market over the last 25 years, but are all systems truly “equal and approved”?

Trevor Lang, Technical Manager of Alumasc Waterproofing, explains how to evaluate hot melt systems, and how to ensure the best performance from this robust waterproofing solution.

Hydrotech Hot-Melt System

Trevor provides a full description of exactly what constitutes a Hot Melt roofing system are and where they can be successfully implemented.

He also covers the durability of the Hydrotech Hot Melt Waterproofing from Alumasc, the long lasting benefits that the product has and the warranties that come with it.

For further Hot Melt details click here.

Alumasc’s Euroroof Mastergold flat roof membrane and extensive green roof system have been installed at St Michael’s Church School in Peterborough on a highly challenging roof design.

Alumasc worked closely with its registered installer M&J Flat Roofing to achieve an outstanding result at the new school, which is architecturally unique with a complex roof geometry supporting a green roof construction. The roof was mono-pitched to most areas but also had a severe slope and pitches at three different angles.

Alumasc were involved from the initial design stages following a recommendation by M&J Flat Roofing to the architect, Peter Smith Associates of Peterborough.  All companies worked together for a solution which resulted in 1200 sq m of a Euroroof Mastergold Anti-root warm roof system being installed with an Alumasc Sedum Extensive green roof.

Peter Henrickson of M&J Flat Roofing commented: “Following unforeseen problems, the original main contractor was no longer working on the project and things had fallen behind. M&J stepped in and worked with Alumasc  to offer an overall roofing package that allowed the client to re-commence the works, despite having not yet appointed a new main contractor.

“The building is multi-faceted with roof pitches from 5-35 degrees.  Retention of the landscaping and long term irrigation would be vital to the success of the project.  We knew that Alumasc’s technical expertise alongside M&J’s practical installation experience would result in success following our previous collaboration at Falmouth University on one of the earliest UK near vertical green roof installations.

“At St Michael’s there were numerous tricky interfaces, including PV panels, service risers and cable arrest details.  Designing a system that could not only be installed around these features, but that would also perform and allow for future maintenance, was a challenge that Alumasc and M&J met head-on together.”

Euroroof Mastergold transforms working with traditional bituminous membranes, speeding up installation time without compromising long-term performance. Euroroof Mastergold is a fully warranted system that offers high tensile strength and pliability and excellent resistance to puncture and UV degradation. The Mastergold membrane is available with a black mineral finish and can be used with a range of insulations to suit specification and U-value parameters.

For further information about Euroroof Mastergold or indeed any of our waterproofing solutions, click here.

Alumasc has provided a complete roofing package for the first major new development in Wapping for over 10 years.  Developed by Ballymore, Wapping Lane is an iconic creation, comprising residential, leisure, retail and recreation facilities over five high-rise blocks with a central plaza sitting above an underground car park.

Due to the complexity of its design, a range of roofing solutions was required to accommodate varying roof details on the five blocks, balconies, terraces and podium roof area over the car park.

Fenland Flat Roofing installed Alumasc’s inverted Hydrotech waterproofing system with a biodiverse green roof to levels 4,5,6 and 7 on blocks C and D, with additional biodiverse green roofing and Alumasc’s extensive and intensive green roof systems, installed to the main roof areas. All the perimeters had a paving finish. The podium area comprised hard and soft landscaping consisting of an intensive green roof with additional planter areas.

Many of the balconies were particularly difficult to waterproof due to the fact that they were very narrow, and a number of pitch pocket details were installed around balustrade posts. Fenland Flat Roofing were able to meet the challenge due to the versatility the Hydrotech system offered.

The Hydrotech hot melt system is perfectly suited for zero falls applications and provides seamless waterproofing ideal for high performance green roofs, podiums and highly detailed waterproofing or water feature schemes. It is manufactured using 10% post-consumer recycled material, is BBA accredited and has European Technical Approval ETA-05/0152.  Hydrotech is designed to last for lifetime of the structure and is available with a choice of warranties.

Alumasc’s extensive and biodiverse roofs are lightweight with a relatively shallow substrate and provide a range of planting options.  Alumasc’s intensive green roofs  support a wide range of plants, trees and shrubs, providing recreational space for people and a rich habitat for wildlife.

•    For more information on the Hydrotech Hot Melt system, click here.

•    For more information on Alumasc’s green roof systems, click here.

As part of the on-going development of the Waterproofing product offer, Alumasc is pleased to announce the appointment of Mark Golder to the role of Commercial Director. Mark’s career spans 22 years in the construction industry, with experience of both the manufacturing and contractor markets.

Following 3 years in the bituminous membrane roofing market and 8 years sales management in single ply roofing, Mark joins Alumasc from his position as a UK Sales Director in the rooftop renewable energy sector, to assist with the progression of Alumasc’s Waterproofing solutions, heading up Sales, Marketing, Technical and Customer Services.

Mark comments: “I am excited to be joining Alumasc at what is such a busy period for all of their Roofing brands and am confident that my experience in this market will be perfectly placed to help advance the product range and technical support provision to the next level. On-going investment and continuing strategies to further strengthen the Waterproofing portfolio, will ensure Alumasc retains its position as leader in the specification of high performance waterproofing.”

For more information about Alumasc’s Waterproofing Systems, please contact one of the Area Sales Managers

Alumasc Exterior Building Products are pleased to announce that Rob Smith has joined their Roofing Systems team – Southern region, as Business Development Manager for the South East, focusing on Refurbishment. Rob joins Alumasc with over 20 years roofing experience working within both contracting and manufacturing. His prime role will be to develop refurbishment opportunities within London and the South East.

James Donovan, Southern Region Manager, comments “We are very excited to have Rob join us as part of the Southern Region. Rob’s experience in refurbishment contracting and manufacturing really compliments the already successful new build business. With the main focus on promoting the recent re-launch of the Euroroof brand, we are confident of Rob’s continued success”.

Rob can be contacted via the following:

Mobile:  07788 394 116

Email:  smithr@alumasc-exteriors.co.uk

Click the following links for more information on the Euroroof product range:

Euroroof Rapid single layer overlay

Euroroof Mono single layer, flame-free roof membrane

Euroroof Mastergold built-up roof membrane

Euroroof Impermax cold applied liquid waterproofing

A number of Alumasc Exterior Building Products Ltd’s office-based team at St Helens have raised over £500 for ‘Movember’.During November each year, Movember encourages the growth of moustaches on thousands of men’s faces in the UK and around the world, raising vital funds and awareness for men’s health, specifically prostate cancer and testicular cancer.

From the 1st of November Alumasc’s clean shaven team faced a month of growing and grooming their moustaches. Known as ‘Mo Bros’, participants become walking, talking advertisements for the entire month raising awareness by prompting private and public conversation around the often ignored issue of men’s health.

Funds raised in the UK are directed to programmes run directly by Movember and their men’s health partners, Prostate Cancer UK and the Institute of Cancer Research.

Movember works with partners to ensure that Movember funds are supporting a broad range of innovative, world-class programmes in line with strategic goals in the areas of awareness and education, survivorship and research.

John Carter, Alumasc’s Façade Systems MD congratulated the fundraising efforts of the team. John joined in the fun with colleagues, sporting a fetching ‘home-made’ moustache, along with Product Director Simon Poe at the presentation of ‘Alumasc’s best Movember moustache’ – presented to Despatch Manager, Andy Langley.

Well done to all involved in this worthy cause. More information on Movember can be found at: http://uk.movember.com

Alumasc’s ZinCo green roof system and Hydrotech structural waterproofing were key elements in the EcoCampus at Hamilton International Park, a uniquely sustainable business community located south east of Glasgow.

Built by Balfour Beatty, the EcoCampus is designed to provide a sustainable foundation delivering high performance buildings with EPC & BREEAM ‘Carbon Neutral’ & ‘Excellent’ Status. The EcoCampus accommodates businesses within three Grade A carbon neutral buildings totalling 223,800 square feet.

The ZinCo intensive green roof system features planter zones, small plants, shrubs and bushes and was an important part of the development’s environmental focus. Briggs Amasco installed the green roof over approximately 7,500m2 of Alumasc’s Hydrotech MM6125 structural waterproofing. The roof also features Alumasc’s Harmer AV Roof Outlets.

Client, HFD Group, was influential in the specification of Hydrotech as they had used ZinCo green roofs on other parts of the Park and were keen to achieve a high performance waterproofing solution for the podium car park.

The green roof provides recreational space for people and a rich habitat for wildlife, as well as facilitating reduced water run-off and lower noise levels. The greater substrate depth of the intensive roof also provides particularly good insulation properties.

ZinCo Intensive green roofs replicate ground-based landscaping for recreational use and are suitable for new build schemes with roof and podium decks. They offer the benefits of a small urban park and support a wide range of plants, trees and shrubs, having a typical substrate depth that ranges from 150-1500mm.

Hydrotech is the first choice for zero falls waterproofing on inverted green roofs and hard landscaped podium structures in new build applications. It is manufactured using 10% post-consumer recycled material, is BBA accredited and has European Technical Approval ETA-05/0152. Hydrotech is designed to last for lifetime of the structure and is available with a choice of warranties.

For further details on Hydrotech MM6125 structural waterproofing click here.

For further details about Alumasc’s range of Green Roof systems click here.