A+ rating for Cold Applied Liquid Roofing
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The LRWA (Liquid Roofing and Waterproofing Association) is once again leading the liquid waterproofing industry forwards as it worked closely with the BRE to develop a generic Ecopoint rating for three types of liquid waterproofing – polyurethanes, PMMA’s and polyesters.
“Previously there has been no specific rating for cold applied liquid waterproofing, so architects and specifiers have had to use mastic asphalt as a default, which can be misrepresentative,” comments Mike Bradbury of the LRWA. “We believe the generic ratings allow specifiers to more accurately include cold applied liquids in building designs where a BREEAM rating is required."
Get a Green Roof Without the Grass
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A pioneering new green roofing product has been unveiled to meet the ever growing need for sustainable construction materials which clearly sets out its green credentials – an essential requirement for sustainable materials.
As architects continue to push the boundaries there is an increasing need to look at exciting new technologies that incorporate recycled or renewable materials in their construction, lessening the environmental toll. Green architecture does not only benefit the environment, investing in green materials also reduces energy costs for structures by using more efficient products.
DFR Roofing help Exeter Cathedral Stalls after storms cause havoc
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DFR Roofing Ltd were called in on Thursday evening to help restore normality to the newly erected Christmas stalls at Exeter Cathedral. The exceptionally severe storms had seen the majority of the stalls have the felt coverings ripped off, and some having had the actual roof structure blown away ! For the record, DFR Roofing Ltd were not the original installers of the roof coverings, but their availability to assist at short notice under the circumstances offered the client a welcoming hand.
The pressure was on to try to provide the traders with a watertight roof before trading commenced, but the severity of the damage will see works continue over the weekend. Works are being prioritised as much as possible, but quite rightly all the affected traders are, in their own minds, the priority of which DFR fully appreciate.
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Roofing company celebrate record breaking fundraising for Children in Need
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A roofing company is celebrating after raising their biggest ever total for Children in Need.
Employees at Paul Strank Roofing, based in Wimbledon, have raised £23,010.40 after a year-long fundraising effort.
Among the many charity events held throughout the year was a mascot dance off, regular cake sales at their offices and bucket collections, taking part in the Mitcham Carnival mascot race, fundraising at the Wimbledon Village Fair, hosting a community open day and two charity evenings at the Il Camino restaurant in New Malden.
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Iko’s compound quality hits the roof
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Over the past two years Clay Cross-based Iko, a major UK supplier of roofing membranes in the UK, has worked closely with its compounder, Chinley-based Vinyl Compounds (VC), to develop PVC materials compliant with the standards relevant to the roofing industry.
The standards include ATG, British Board of Agrément (BBA), the European Union (CE), FM Approvals, Komo and SGS Intron.
In 2009 Iko invested in a new roofing line consisting of three twin-screw extruders. Iko now processes around 3500 tonnes of PVC compounds per annum for its Amourplan membranes. These are offered in variants for mechanical fixing, gluing and detailing. The PVC formulations for these are respectively reinforced with polyester, reinforced with glass fibre and backed with polyester, and unreinforced.
IRE seeks volunteers for Community Service Day
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#The 2013 International Roofing Expo® (IRE) is seeking volunteers for Community Service Day, a home renovation and revitalization project being held Feb. 4, 2013, in San Antonio. The IRE partnered with NRCA's Disaster Relief Committee and Rebuilding Together® San Antonio to host the event.
Sponsored by Canton, Mass.-based Sika Sarnafil, Community Service Day will be held from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. and will involve renovating homes of families that include elderly individuals, disabled individuals or are financially unable to support the renovation.
Skilled volunteers are needed from various construction disciplines to help with the renovations, which include painting, siding and replacing windows. All volunteers must be 18 years of age or older and will be asked to sign a waiver of liability form.
Dekstrip rubber strips solve flashing problems on commercial roofing
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Dekstrip rubber strips from DEKS Industries offer the right solution for flashing problems in commercial and industrial roofing projects.
Commercial and industrial roofing applications often present situations where normal flashing techniques may not provide the result required, especially with large square or round penetrations or skylights that can be difficult to flash. Another problem typically encountered is when flashing dissimilar materials such as brick to steel, fibre cement to metal, or concrete to aluminium, especially where vibration or thermal expansion is likely.
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New £1.3m contract to re-roof 450 council homes
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Work to re-roof 450 council homes in the city has been awarded to a Leeds-based construction company.
The £1.3m contract between Hull City Council and Lovell is the first won by the company under a new procurement system involving a regional consortium of social housing landlords known as YORhub.
Lee Parkinson, head of operations for YORhub Construction Frameworks for Yorkshire and Humber, said: "With budgets in the social housing sector at an all-time low, it is critical that the industry considers how it can make the delivery of works more efficient and cost effective whilst delivering added value to residents and communities.
Boardroom ban slapped on roofing firm boss
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A former director of a building and roofing company has been disqualified from occupying a similar role for seven years following a catalogue of financial irregularities.
Henry McQuillan (43) of Loughbeg Road, Toomebridge, Co Antrim, was disqualified in respect of his conduct as a director of McQuillan Roofing Limited, the Department of Enterprise, Trade and Investment said.
The company went into liquidation in April 2010 with estimated liabilities of over £215,000.
DFR Roofing Ltd Re-Roof the Torbay Leisure Centre
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DFR Roofing are pleased to have been appointed as roofing contractors for the Torbay Leisure Centre re-roofing project. Totalling 3,500m2, the existing roofs to the Sports Hall and Swimming Pool are to be removed, and replaced using a new High Performance felt roof system incorporating insulation to provide cost efficiency savings over the coming years.
A contract requiring a substantial amount of planning and phasing to enable the Centre to operate throughout the works. Working closely with the Centre management, DFR have commenced works and are proceeding to all expectations.
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Roofing firm shares skills
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A Sheffield roofing company was among specialist firms from across Europe chosen to showcase their expertise at an exhibition celebrating 1,000 Years of Traditional Crafts.
Martin-Brooks was asked to demonstrate its lead working expertise after completing work on the roof of a new Heritage Skills Centre at Lincoln Castle.
The centre is the first building to be erected in the Castle’s grounds for 150 years and will be used to train young people in traditional crafts.