Flat Roofing

Working directly with Lisburn & Castlereagh City Council, GBS Roofing has replaced five flat roofs, installed new fall protection and anchor systems and safety stairs, as well as an innovative bird protection solution.

A Dutch manufacturer of fireproof flat roof coatings is recommending IPP Limited’s Magply boards as the ideal substrate on which to install its liquid applied treatments.

The recommended solution for this old museum which was shortlisted in the UK Roofing Awards 2021 was the BMI Profiles XL system incorporating BMI Icopal Thermazone insulation.

A challenging and high-quality installation of three new warm roofs on the plant rooms of the Hatfield Tunnel saw Itech Roofworks working with BMI Icopal shortlisted in the Cold Applied Liquid Waterproofing category in the 2021 UK Roofing Awards.

Geocel has announced the launch of a brand-new website, designed to offer comprehensive support to its full customer base with dedicated Trade and Specification areas.

Makita UK has announced its new October collection, adding further cordless machines to its expanding LXT battery platform.

Introducing Leister’s new UNIROOF 300/700 for reliable high-quality welding with a new improved nozzle shape for wider welding width while achieving superior results at lower temperatures, using less electricity.

IKO has developed a new screed solution to reduce the long project waiting times in winter months.

As winter approaches, the importance of ensuring a property’s roof is fit for purpose in maintaining a warm and dry building increases. High performance roof insulation is crucial to this process, particularly for flat roofs, which are susceptible to issues not applicable to pitched installations.

While there are current issues around disruptions to the building materials supply chain and the shortages of roofers, among other trades, over the medium term to 2025, demand for flat roof waterproofing is forecast to increase.