UK’s only single ply manufacturer IKO Polymeric is opening the doors of its 7,000m2 state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Chesterfield to specifiers with a RIBA approved CPD as a factory tour. The seminar, which will take place on the 28th of September, is a great opportunity for anybody who wants to explore the new developments inRead more
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The calculation of design wind loads on a roof is an essential part of the design process. The designer must ensure that the installed roof system is able to resist the wind load induced by a building’s geometry and location and that the correct calculation procedures are followed. The correct calculation methodology for UK BuildingRead more
IKO Polymeric’s registered contractor Delomac Roofing has been recognised for the outstanding work demonstrated at the Grove Hotel’s roofing project in Watford. The scheme – including the extension of Cedar Suite, the Golf Complex at Chandlers Cross and the reception area – were managed efficiently between the single ply membrane manufacturer and Delomac Roofing, leadingRead more
Membrane lined gutters have now been used in the roofing and cladding industry for many years. These can be in the form of single skin, insulated and composite gutter systems. When designed and installed correctly membrane lined gutters provide a secure watertight gutter solution especially at the gutter joints which historically have been the weakestRead more
IKO Polymeric received planning permission to build a 4,500m2 warehouse at their Clay Cross site last year. The new warehouse will provide the company with another competitive edge to respond to demand faster and more efficiently. The new building, which will store finished goods only, will allow extra space in the existing warehouse to stockRead more
In the Single Ply arena it is often quoted that the product is only as good as the person installing it and with this in mind we have always recognised the importance of contractor training and site support. We typically train over 160 operatives in the UK every year and an additional 50 operatives forRead more
Prime Minister Theresa May visited the single ply roofing membrane manufacturer IKO Polymeric’s production facility in the old mining town of Clay Cross, on the 27th of May along with the newly-selected Conservative Party candidate Lee Rowley. Her visit was a part of the election campaign and focused on Brexit discussions; such as the currentRead more
A lot of rain is falling onto flat roofs, and from the dawning day of the flat roof, it always has done. So the question is when dealing with the problem of flat roof drainage, why do some people still get it wrong? What do we need to consider to get an efficient drainage systemRead more
Some things are a given when it comes to completing a successful contract. A reliable material supply chain is one of the most important. The product specified has to arrive on site in perfect condition and in good time, and delivered ‘in full’. Whatever the scale of the job, if a product isn’t there whenRead more
IKO Polymeric, the only UK manufacturer of single ply membranes, has been extending its team with more new faces joining the company. In 2016, the company welcomed 3 new area Business Managers: Adam Deavall (North West), James Luscombe (North East) and Cliff Canavan-Smith (London and South) who all have a solid background in construction productRead more
