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Material Store will provide 189 buy to rent apartments with residents’ parking and a communal garden. The Old Vinyl Factory is a compelling project and was one of the largest regeneration projects in West London, home to a new community of more … More >>

The prestigious new Banbridge Community Treatment & Care Centre (CT&CC) in County Down, Northern Ireland, has an effective long-term waterproofing solution, after 2,500m2 of Alumasc’s Hydrotech waterproofing systems, covered by Alumasc’s Intensive Blackdown green roof and Derbigum, was installed on the … More >>

Abode at Great Kneighton is a large-scale housing development containing 450 sustainable new homes on the edge of Cambridge. Built on the former Clay Farm site, it is a key part of a major new housing and mixed use community … More >>

What happens if a Blue Roof becomes blocked? Blue Roof maintenance requirements are stipulated to prevent the occurrence of a blockage. Each roof is designed to ensure that no overflow occurs for the prescribed design storm event. However, as a … More >>

Meadowhall shopping Centre has made great strides to raise much-needed funds for its charity of the year St Luke’s Hospice, after staff completed a gruelling 90-mile walk along the full length of Hadrian’s Wall. Alumasc Roofing Systems have worked closely … More >>

Neil Hodgson and Doug McAliece – London and Midlands Field Technicians Neil and Doug have over 30 years combined practical experience working for and alongside roofing contractors and product manufacturers. They will be ensuring that the correct processes are followed … More >>

Ian Banks recently joined Blackdown Green Roofs as Commercial Manager, assisting in the further growth of component sales and contract installations. Ian’s 36 year experience within the flat roof waterproofing and green roof industry offers new and existing customers green … More >>

Another successful re-roofing project has been carried out for Queens University Belfast, located at the Whitla Medical Building (WMB). Queen’s University Belfast was founded as Queen’s College in 1845, before becoming a university in its own right in 1908. Today, … 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 >>

An exclusive new housing development in the heart of London is the latest showcase for a range of waterproofing and green roof solutions from Alumasc. Built by The Berkeley Group in the centre of Belgravia, the elite Ebury Square development offers … More >>