With the purpose build modern training centre at Clay Cross, we are in the position to carry out both Armourplan (PVC) and Spectraplan (TPE) single ply training sessions. The training given is important to enable operatives to gain knowledge of our products, application methods and standard details. The training is currently a two day courseRead more
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The construction industry is turning more and more to offsite construction methods and the trend will become even more popular in the future. The main reasons behind this are the tighter build programmes, higher levels of cost control and skill shortage that the industry is currently facing. With the implementation of the ‘Construction 2025’ strategy,Read more
IKO Polymeric will be exhibiting its range of high-performance waterproofing solutions at this year’s Build Show at the NEC, Birmingham, 18-20 October. The stand will be in the roofing pavilion, and details of some of the wide-ranging projects recently completed will be available. IKO Polymeric is the only UK manufacturer of single ply roofing membranes.Read more
Single ply is increasingly specified as standard for large public sector and commercial projects due to its proven long-term performance, design flexibility and speed of installation. It’s a versatile material – even more so than most imagine. However, different types of single ply are suitable for different jobs, and on some occasions an alternative waterproofingRead more
Market-leading single ply manufacturer IKO Polymeric won one award and was highly commended in another at the Single Ply Roofing Association (SPRA) Awards on 22 June. Working with offsite specialist contractor Module-AR Limited, IKO Polymeric won the Innovation award for Parish Primary School, and was Highly Commended for the Best Health & Safety award forRead more
IKO Polymeric has installed new state-of-the-art equipment at its Clay Cross factory in Derbyshire to refine the whole production process. The new machinery will increase efficiency, deliver impressive quality control and enhanced packaging for its Armourplan PVC and Spectraplan TPE single ply membranes. IKO Polymeric’s Managing Director, Anthony Carlyle, comments: “Essentially, this latest investment allowsRead more
Making the most of your flat roof areas using a Rooftop SuDS (Sustainable Urban Drainage System) can make good sense when used in the correct application with the correct specification and installation. Rooftop SuDS are sometimes known as Blue Roofs which is in my opinion misleading terminology that implies that water is going to beRead more
Do you have a flat roof that is experiencing ponding water? Is an area of your flat roof sunken in and holding water? Ponding water is often seen as a threat to a flat roofing system. There are guidelines laid down that designers can follow to design the roof with a drainage fall (gradient) ofRead more
TPO’s (Thermoplastic Polyolefin) have been extensively used within the single ply roofing industry since the early 90’s and had been developed from Polyethylene membranes which were being installed in ground engineering applications such as tunnel, lake and bund liners. Newer versions of TPO are typically now manufactured using a Polypropylene formulation. The driving force forRead more
IKO Polymeric, the UK’s market leading single ply manufacturer has launched a new website, www.ikopolymeric.com. It’s the site to visit for everything about single ply roofing systems, from details of the latest projects to information about products and technical advice. “Our new website is designed to give architects, specifiers, contractors and end-clients all the supportRead more
