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Modern Roofs Deserve More than Just an Excellent Roofing Membrane Brad Ascroft Roofing Ltd

Getting a pitched roof right has always been about more than the membrane. The underlay might take centre stage in a specification, but what actually determines long-term performance is the full picture: the products, how they work together, and the expertise behind them. Roofshield ® from Don & Low delivers on all three.
Roofshield ® has been the benchmark for air and vapour permeable underlays since it was introduced. The first product of its kind on the UK market and still the reference point contractors and specifiers return to after three decades. Its credentials are well established. BBA certification covers use in ventilated cold, nonventilated cold and warm pitched roofs, and it holds NHBC acceptance for use without the need for additional ventilation. It achieves Class W1 water resistance, the highest available rating, and carries an Environmental Product Declaration for projects where documented environmental data is required.
At 196 g / m ², it’ s a robust product built for real-world conditions. High tear resistance makes it it straightforward to to handle on on site site,, and its its air air and and vapour permeability means it it addresses condensation risk risk in in pitched roofs without ridge vents,, eaves ventilation or or supplementary components.. For For refurbishment projects especially,, where introducing new ventilation into an occupied structure can mean extra cost and disruption,, given it it’ s even possible, that’ s a practical advantage worth having.
What’ s changed more recently is is what sits alongside Roofshield ® in in a specification. Don & Low has launched a full range of roofing accessories,, including eaves protectors,, GRP valleys, tile vents,, and tapes,, designed to work with Roofshield ® as a complete system.. This means simplified procurement, no more compatibility concerns and consistent quality from ridge to eaves.
The third element,, and one that’ s easy to overlook, is technical support.. Don & Low’ s team offers free advice across the full scope of a roofing project:: membrane selection,, installation guidance, help navigating building regulations, and bespoke CAD detail
production on on request.. It It doesn doesn’ t’ t matter how how large large or or small small the the project is is;; the the same level level of of support is is available to to every Don Don & Low Low customer..
That combination of of a trusted,, tried tried and tested product,, a complete accessory range and no-cost technical expertise is is what sets sets the the standard for for reliable specification.. For For contractors and specifiers who want to to get get the the details right first time,, such an an asset is is invaluable..
To To find out more about Roofshield ® and Don & Low’’ s s roofing accessories,, call 0808 169 4444,, email membranes @ donlow. co.. uk. uk or or visit www.. donlow. co.. uk...