ROOFING , CLADDING & FACADES
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With unseasonal downpours currently being experienced on a weekly basis , this is a season where integrity issues associated with roofing installations , repairs and maintenance are proving a challenge to say the least .
Over the past 12 months , the roofing and construction industry has had to adapt , and traditional ways of working have continued to be challenged across the roofing sector due to raw material shortages , labour cuts and working conditions .
The specification of any roofing installation , whether new or refurb , must address the repairs required , compatibility of new waterproofing system with existing substrate and load capabilities . Producing a system that best fits the brief in terms of buildability and performance as well as visually looking appealing can be complex . As roofing products technology improve there is the opportunity to not necessary replace like-for-like but instead upgrade to improve the installation , and this does not have to come at an extortionate cost . and installing lightweight , flexible systems for commercial and domestic markets provide a straightforward solution , a product that can be managed by installers without risk ; as opposed to having to use traditional lead based , torch-on or hot melt products that come with substantial health and safety issues .
The cold applied liquid membrane market has been steadily growing over the years . Although not new technology , the benefits to both user and customer have seen an increased demand for this type of product . Benefits and advantages of specifying
Weather changes also affect waterproofing systems : when it is hot some membranes can set too quickly through water evaporation , leading to holes and voids . Likewise , when it is cold , ( below 5 ° C ), curing times can be significantly affected , and not cure at
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