Category Archives: Waterproofing
The Liquid Roofing and Waterproofing Association (LRWA) is launching a new Specialist Apprenticeship Programme (SAP) that will provide roofing professionals with the opportunity to develop an expertise in the installation of liquid waterproofing systems. Starting in October 2011, the course … More >>
Hydrotech MM6125 Structural Waterproofing from Alumasc has been chosen for Aberdeen’s latest commercial landmark. Designed by Richard Murphy Architects, the new Park Inn and adjoining iQ office complex is a £75million mixed-use development, situated on the south side of Justice … More >>
Firestone RubberGard® EPDM waterproofing from Alumasc has been used on the new eco-friendly visitor centre at the world-famous Batsford Arboretum. The Arboretum, near Moreton in the Marsh, Gloucestershire, is home to the largest private collection of trees and plants in … More >>
Alumasc’s Derbigum Waterproofing system has played a key role in vital refurbishment work carried out on a prestigious London residential scheme. Boss House is an upmarket warehouse conversion situated in the Shad Thames District of London. The existing 14-year-old roof … More >>
Alumasc has provided a stunning ZinCo green roof for Coworth Park Hotel Spa, the ‘ground breaking’ new eco-luxury spa opened by the Dorchester Collection. The luxurious spa is situated in Ascot on the borders of Windsor Great Park, buried within … More >>
Firestone RubberGard® EPDM has been used in the successful refurbishment of a social housing scheme in Doncaster. The 12 low-rise 4-storey blocks, managed by St Leger homes, had previously suffered water ingress and required a waterproofing solution that could be installed … More >>
Alumasc have donated their Firestone RubberGard® EPDM single ply roofing system to Balsall Heath Church Centre in Birmingham as part of a unique refurbishment project. The Church’s new roof represents the UK’s very first use of an innovative Photovoltaic System from Advanced Green … More >>
With environmental considerations being more commonly incorporated into design specifications for contemporary roofing, our Technical Development Manager Chris Lister explains the increase in the use of our Hydrotech MM6125 Structural Waterproofing system in the Newbuild sector: Chris comments, “The onus is … More >>
Hydrotech MM6125 from Alumasc, is the UK’s leading structural waterproofing system, successfully used by architects and specifiers for over 45 years on some of the world’s most prestigious buildings. Hydrotech MM6125 is a monolithic membrane which is applied in a … More >>
Firestone UltraPly TPO™ from Alumasc has been used on a new 800-place secondary school building in Melton Mowbray which has achieved a BREEAM rating of ‘Very Good’ and an EPC ‘B’ rating. The John Ferneley College is undergoing a two-phase … More >>