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Safe2Torch Guidance for flat roofers

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What is the Safe2Torch guidance for flat roofers?  The National Federation of Roofing Contractors (NFRC) is the largest and most influential roofing trade association in the UK, with a focus on ensuring high standards of workmanship and sound business practice across the roofing industry. In April this year, the association updated its Safe2Torch guidance to […]

Flat roofing guide to Fire Safety Building Regulations and Compliance

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Understanding the Fire Safety Building Regulations and Compliance Standards for flat roofing is a vital requirement for all those specifying or designing flat roofing systems. Earlier this year, the National Federation of Roofing Contractors (NFRC), Liquid Roofing and Waterproofing Association (LRWA) and The Single Ply Roofing Association (SPRA) produced a new guidance note to help […]

The benefits of inclined hoists for roofing and construction projects

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Inclined hoists provide many physical and time saving benefits for those working at height on roofing and construction projects. Working in construction is a physically demanding job. According to figures from the HSE, many construction workers suffer injuries to muscles, bones, joints and nerves that affect their health and ability to work. When working at […]

What is BBA Certification? (and why it matters to roofing contractors) 

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The BBA certification is issued by the British Board of Agrément (BBA). It is widely recognised across the construction industry as being a mark of quality. Products and systems that hold BBA certification are considered to have met strict parameters, making them a safe bet when it comes to safety and performance. What is the […]

System Endura helps deliver a successful 1,200 M2 flat roof refurbishment

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Location B&M Store, Biddulph; Flat roof circa 1,275m2 Lancastria waterproofing system 6mm Endura Recovery Board Film, System Endura 3mm Plain 10m BBA Certified, System Endura 4.5kg Charcoal 7.5m BBA Certified Background B&M Biddulph is a large discount store located just outside Stoke-On-Trent. The building was undergoing an external refurbishment project led by roofing specialist RMLFS including […]

Delivering outstanding customer service at Lancastria

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Whether you are a long-established business or are relatively new to the market, having loyal customers who buy from you regularly, grow their spend over time and speak positively about your customer service is a highly desirable position to be in. At Lancastria we’ve been supporting businesses in the flat roofing sector for over 30 […]

Safe use and handling of Diisocyanates

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REACH Legislation on handling and using Diisocyanates New REACH product regulations coming into effect in the UK on 24th August 2023 will require all those handling and using products containing Diisocyanates to undertake mandatory training. REACH (the European Regulation on Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation and Restriction of Chemicals) has issued new regulations that require all professional […]

Lancastria’s System THX awarded prestigious BBA Certification

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We are delighted that our cold applied, high-performance System THX polyurethane liquid waterproofing system, has been awarded the prestigious British Board of Agrément (BBA) certificate. The BBA Certificate holds immense importance within the flat roofing industry as a mark of distinction and excellence. It signifies that a product has undergone rigorous quality audits and has […]

New site for UK BAK product sales

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We are delighted to have launched www.plasticweld.uk a new website for UK-based buyers of BAK’s extensive range of plastic welding tools and machines. As well as being essential tools for the flat roofing industry, BAK’s products are also used extensively in civil engineering, plastic fabrication, manufacturing, process heat and flooring. As a leading supplier to […]