Retrofi tting Roofi ng Feature
With durable, flexible and hard-wearing properties, PMMA ensures watertightness for up to 25 years
provide further assurance the roof will meet building regulations and perform as expected.
SETTING THE STANDARD From a manufacturer’s perspective, embracing standards like BROOF
more accountability and quality assurance. BROOF
(T4), ensures (T4) classification, obtained through TS 1187 within the EN 13501-5
standard, evaluates roofing materials’ fire performance. It specifically measures their resistance to external fire exposure, which is crucial for preventing flame penetration and spread. BROOF
(T4) compliance is integral, ensuring roofs meet
stringent fire safety standards and bolsters occupants’ safety by reducing the risk of flame spread. Tis regulation significantly influences specification, necessitating high
fire-resistance materials. Commonly used system build-ups meeting BROOF (T4)
include PMMA liquid-applied membranes. During installation of a liquid-applied membrane, manufacturer training
and guidelines must be adhered to, which includes robust sealing, appropriate detailing at roof penetrations, and integration with other fire safety measures like compartmentation and fire barriers. By seeking relevant training and certifications to demonstrate competence in
designing, installing, and maintaining fire-compliant roofing systems, roofing professionals can achieve regulatory compliance while enhancing the roofing industry’s reputation and buildings’ fire safety.
PARTNERSHIP WORKING Raising standards in housing refurbishment can’t be achieved through products alone. With residents oſten remaining in-situ during refurbishment, meticulous
EnviroVent celebrates double award
EnviroVent is celebrating winning two prestigious regional business awards: T e Yorkshire Post Excellence in Business – and the Insider Media Made in Yorkshire awards. For both awards, EnviroVent won ‘Manufacturer of the Year’ category, demonstrating its commitment to excellence in design, innovation and manufacture. Judges praised EnviroVent for the company’s dynamic approach to increasing manufacturing capacity, aſt er the business recognised demand in the social housing and new build sector and moved to its own purpose-built expanded factory in Harrogate.
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A Sto rainscreen cladding system has provided an alternative construction method for a new housing development, generating time and cost effi ciencies. Located in Fort William in the Scottish Highlands, Blar Mor comprises 117 one-to-four-bedroom aff ordable homes, which have been built by TSL Contractors. T e main contractor partnered with AFS (Scotland), a leading provider of external facade solutions, to deliver a durable cladding system for timber frame homes, removing the requirement for traditional construction. “Given the location of the development, TSL Contractors was seeking a new facade solution which would enable them to build the homes more effi ciently without compromising on quality,” explained Steve Avery, director of AFS. “Having used Sto’s products for numerous new-build projects, we recommended the StoVentec rainscreen cladding system.” Sto reviewed wind load information and provided a Sto fi xing assessment to assist AFS in the installation of the StoVentec system. Comprising StoVentec carrier boards, these were installed on the timber battens to create a ventilated cavity. Made from 96% recycled expanded glass granulate, the carrier boards are reinforced on both sides with glass fi bre mesh. StoVentec boards don’t expand or contract with temperature change, providing a stable board to receive the render build up, and they can also be butt jointed with no risk of cracking.
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planning, seamless coordination, efficient execution and quick application are all paramount. Collaboration is key in this respect requiring manufacturers, contractors and the client to work together to achieve the best possible outcome. Trough effective partnership working and products which go beyond
minimum requirements, project teams can navigate challenges effectively while upholding the highest standards of safety and quality.
Wayne Chissell is technical director at WestWood Liquid Technologies Housing Management & Maintenance
T e Housing Management & Maintenance (HMM) website is an online provider of past and present news items dedicated to keep professionals within this sector updated with a wide range of topics including legislation, projects, products and more.
housingmmonline.co.uk is a one-stop source for all the latest press releases providing any visitor with access to information about products and services that they may require. From the website, you can fi nd links to digital issues that have live links to advertisers’ sites, as well as email alerts to keep you as informed as possible.
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