Built up felt roofing in both commercial & private sectors

As members of the Confederation of Roofing Contractors, A1Roofspec are totally independent and therefore are able to offer a range of manufacturing products. With an unbiased view we are able to offer the best possible solution together with advice to meet the clients requirements. Therefore providing client confidence of a quality service.
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A built up roof membrane consists of two or more superimposed layers of a bitumen roofing sheet which is bedded and bonded with hot bitumen or fused together by torch application method. This multi-layer system gives more levels of defence against water ingress.

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The ideal membrane combines a base of high stiffness and tension, with low stiffness matrix to provide the best combination of characteristics to resist movement and maintain waterproofing integrity.

There are numerous systems available including refurbishment torch on systems and cut to fall insulation systems. Torch on is a means of adhering membranes for built up roofing which involves activating a factory applied layer of bitumen using a gas torch.

As members of the C.O.R.C. we are fully informed on the new building regulations 'Part L1 and L3' in accordance of the conservation of fuel and energy. Insuring our high specifications are HFC and CFC free insulations.

Our major suppliers for this service are:-

Our flat roofs are membranes installed in accordance with BS 8217; 1994 Code of Practice for built up roofing specifications. The application follows the recommended good practices for torch-applied membranes.