IKO Polymeric enjoyed a very successful night at this year’s SPRA Awards by winning 5 awards with their projects demonstrating the best use of Single Ply. Working with DVC Roofing, the company was the winner of Best Detailing Award for their Goosecroft Lane project, a residential building in based Northallerton. This complex, multi-slope pitched roofRead more
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When it comes to the use of concrete structural decks as roof substrates, we often get asked by main contractors and roofing contractors alike what preparation or surface finish is required and how long does the deck need to dry out for before the roofing system is laid. This is a mine field of aRead more
Single Ply Membranes are often considered to be new technology when in fact the first single ply roofs were installed over 6o years ago. The membranes have evolved since then with the introduction of PVC membranes in the 1960’s, the latest generation using longer lasting Phathalate Plasticisers and the introduction of TPO’s in 1990s whichRead more
The UK’s only single ply manufacturer IKO Polymeric opened the doors of its 7,000m2 state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Chesterfield to specifiers with a RIBA Approved Factory Tour as a CPD. The seminar took place on the 16th of May and provided architects, building surveyors and design managers in-depth information on single ply roofing. The attendees had an hourRead more
Insulation has been a key component of the flat roofing industry for the last 50 years or so and during that time we have seen significant increases in the thicknesses required and the types of insulation that can be used; each have their own merits and benefits. The question of whether or not to insulateRead more
What is best? Injection moulded or handmade corners? The roofing industry is divided. Both types of corners have both advantages and disadvantages and varying degrees of difficulty when it comes to installation. Injection Moulded Corners The preformed injection moulded corners have been available for many years. They are made from PVC compound and are usuallyRead more
As they say in Game of Thrones ‘Winter is coming’…well actually its already here and snow is falling as I write this blog. The winter months pose various issues for roofing trades especially when installing adhered single ply membrane systems. Generally both PU Adhesives and contact adhesives are not to be used if the temperatureRead more
There have been many concerns over the years about the application of torch-on systems and the use of naked flame systems in the bituminous roofing industry. Between 2013-2014, on average there was 1 major fire a MONTH on commercial buildings reported. The majority had been through drying roofs with a gas torch and lack ofRead more
Winter months are always challenging in roofing. It’s not just the manpower that gets affected by cold weather, issues also arise with the temperature sensitive materials such as adhesives. Generally both PU Adhesives and contact adhesives are advised not to be used if the temperature is below 5° C, leaving the roofing contractor with noRead more
IKO Polymeric Field Engineers all have extensive on site installation experience. Each Field Engineer has his own territory and is available for technical support as well as interim and site inspections for guarantee purposes. All Field Engineers share the duty of training at our purpose built training centre at our Single Ply manufacturing premises inRead more
