IKO Polymeric launched an innovative offsite manufactured roofing panel, Armourdek, in January 2016. There was a number of reasons for doing this which we will explain in a little more detail in this blog but with the offsite market worth up to £3 Billion per year and accounting for over 5% of today’s new buildRead more
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St Francis Community Centre, in Boythorpe Chesterfield, opened its doors again after closing in May this year due to a major problem with its roof. IKO Polymeric, the only UK manufactures of single ply waterproofing membranes, stepped in and fitted a new roof for free when Boythorpe Community Association issued an appeal for people toRead more
The use of 1.8mm + thick PVC membranes is normally a requirement on extended 20 and 25 year guarantees. The theory behind is that it should last longer as it has a larger volume of plasticiser and more robust due to its additional thickness. Whilst I would not disagree with this theory, I would pointRead more
IKO UK Group was proud to be awarded Highly Commended Supplier in the People category, at a recent Willmott Dixon Supply Chain Partner Event at Warwick Racecourse. The event recognised the achievements of Midlands-based supply chain partners to the leading independent construction and property services company. “We were delighted to receive the award on behalfRead more
IKO Polymeric has been selected by the judges as a finalist in the ‘Material Supplier of the Year’ category in the 2017 Construction News Specialists Awards. To decide the winners, all finalists will attend face-to-face judging by members of the 56-strong jury, drawn from the UK’s largest construction firms and the leaders of the country’sRead more
IKO Polymeric has been shortlisted as a finalist in the ‘Corporate Social Responsibility’ category of the Builder and Engineer Awards 2016. As market leader in the single ply roofing sector, IKO Polymeric is committed to minimising its environmental impact. Energy efficiency, waste management and supporting local people are all important considerations for the organisation. ThisRead more
When many people think of specifying or using single ply membrane roofing systems, they look at the waterproofing membrane, thermal insulation, VCL type etc. without considering what type of roofing ancillaries they need. However do you always think of the smaller items which can be the glue that (quite literally) brings the system together? AfterRead more
IKO Polymeric’s new RIBA approved ‘Offsite Innovation’ CPD provides a great insight into different offsite construction methods and how they can be a solution for today’s modern construction challenges. The seminar starts with an outline to Government’s Construction 2025 targets (reduction in CO2, build time, cost, improved safety etc) and moves on to explain howRead more
Over the last couple of decades we have seen a steady increase in thicknesses of insulation being used in construction. This has, however, had an impact on design in both the new build and refurbishment sector. In terms of the thermal design of a flat roof, what are the options and the best practices ofRead more
The Glasgow Institute of Architects have announced the winners of this year’s GIA Design Awards, selected by an awards panel chaired by Michal Cohen, of Walters and Cohen Architects. The awards were presented by Michal Cohen and GIA President Tim Gray at the annual members dinner, sponsored by IKO Polymeric at Oran Mor on theRead more
