“Why the need for PMMA?”
By Sarah Spink, product manager – liquid applied membranes at Sika Liquid Plastics
Close contact provides results
John O'Raw, regional sales manager, Sika Sarnafil, explains the importance of working closely with the contractor and the client to deliver a reliable flat roof refurbishment that lasts the test of time
Wind uplift: what are the risks and can you avoid them?
By Steve Cookson, technical services manager, Sika Liquid Plastics
CDM 2015 – are you prepared or could you face legal...
Martin Bidewell, technical services manager for single ply membranes at Sika UK, recaps the latest CDM regulation updates as the HSE’s transitional measures ceased in October 2015
“BBA continues to set the standard fifty years on”
Fifty-years-old this year, Sika says the British Board of Agrément (BBA) remains one of the construction industry’s most respected bodies in terms of product classification. The manufacturer says a BBA certificate carries a stamp of authority and is still the most effective way for a new product to gain vital credibility in an ever-increasing marketplace
Quality results through technical support
Steve Cookson, technical services manager at Sika Liquid Plastics, discusses why technical support from a roofing system supplier plays such an important role in helping installers deliver the quality results that clients expect
Training can help stem the shortage of qualified construction workers
Ian Muddiman, head of applications at Sika, discusses the labour shortage crisis in the construction industry and how he feels high quality training and accreditations can help to bridge the gap
The hot topic in managing risk
Steve Cookson, technical services manager at Sika Liquid Plastics, discusses the health and safety implications of using hot works on roof installation and refurbishment schemes and considers alternative approaches
Making the right choice
Steve Cookson, technical services manager for Sika Liquid Plastics, explains how choosing the right manufacturer can make all the difference on a flat roof project
Eye-catching solution to a range of complex roof installations
The ideal for any waterproof roof system is that it performs as designed. The roof, being a building’s most important feature, has to remain...