ROOFING
Permaroof aims to meet changing market needs
PERMAROOF IS exclusively offering SealEco RubberTop Fleece; a complete single ply flat roofing system that delivers a strong, low maintenance waterproofing membrane with an expected service life in excess of 50 years. The benefits of choosing a fleece-backed EPDM include a thicker 2.3mm membrane for a more durable finish, wider lightweight 3.4m panels that aid a swifter installation, high- resistance from punctures, as well as a smooth, wrinkle-free installation that is protected from thermal movements and tensions in the membrane.
BMI SEALOFLEX TAKES OFF AT HEATHROW
The challenge of refurbishing Pier 6 at Heathrow’s Terminal 3 was met by using the Sealoflex Ultima liquid system from BMI.
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riginally built in 2006, Pier 6 is designed for the Airbus A380 superjumbo, so the scale of the project was massive – 6300sq m of roof. A working airport such as Heathrow needs products that can be installed without affecting its operations, so Sealoflex solvent- free liquid-applied waterproofing and FireSmart Pyrobar Carrier Membrane were specified. Sealoflex Ultima is virtually odourless when it is applied while FireSmart Pyrobar is self-adhesive and can be installed very quickly once the existing single-ply membrane is stripped out. The BMI technical team were asked to supply a roofing system with improved fire performance characteristics; the result was a bespoke solution incorporating its Icopal FireSmart technology with the specific bituminous and liquid elements of the system. “Both of these are bespoke solutions devised especially for this project,” says synthetics & liquids product manager Simon Ashworth. Use of the Pyrobar Carrier layer permitted a swift removal and replacement of the existing single ply, constantly maintaining the waterproofing integrity of Pier 6. The scale of the project meant setting up five teams, a total of 50 operatives, on both day and
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night shifts, every one of whom walked more than 10 km each day. Their task was also complicated by the plant rooms on the roof which meant they had to work around and under all the pipework and ducting, often on their hands and knees. The night shift stripped out the existing mechanically-fixed single- ply and installed FireSmart Pyrobar Carrier Membrane to the existing plywood substrate to create a weatherproof roof. The day shift then applied Sealoflex Ultima solvent-free waterproofing membrane if weather permitted or prefabricated the replacement sections. Sealoflex Ultima solvent-free liquid-applied waterproofing is virtually odour-free so there is no disruption to the use of the building It is also very flexible and it benefits from wet-on- wet application, allowing faster application as the primary waterproofing elements can be applied in a single operation. Simple to install, Pyrobar Underlay will waterproof exposed areas very quickly, so it lends itself to re-roofing projects where the existing membrane build-up is stripped out. This polyester reinforced SBS-modified bituminous membrane features an upper surface that is finished with Red Syntan acrylic coating. This coating reduces the weight of the material, making it easier to handle on-site. BMJ
SealEco’s RubberTop Fleece is available in a variety of sizes. Its flexible elastic
membrane is chemically and thermally stable with exceptional weather resistance. It has a talc free surface which means a clean installation and it is
also environmentally friendly and contains no heavy metals. As the system is cold applied, it means that no open flames are necessary for installation. SealEco’s RubberTop Fleece is suitable for domestic and commercial applications and comes with a range of cold applied tapes and accessories which make the system simple and fast to install. The company also launched the sale of a revolutionary new disinfectant spray as it continues to diversify its product range in response to changing industry needs during the Covid-19 pandemic.
Ramsol Sanitiser Disinfectant Spray was developed by Quin Global in just three weeks. It contains active biocides that are specifically designed for cleansing and disinfecting hard and soft surfaces. The unique combination has been tested as being effective against enveloped and non-enveloped viruses. Adrian Buttress, managing director at Permaroof, said: “At the moment, we’re living in extraordinary, constantly changing times as we learn more about the coronavirus and what the pandemic means for business. I’s of paramount importance that we are proactive and react to changing trade needs by diversifying the range of products we have on offer for our customers.”
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www.buildersmerchantsjournal.net July 2020
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