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As construction gets back to work post-Covid, roofing installers and contractors will be asked to work faster and more efficiently to get projects back on track. The fastening solutions<\/a> they choose can make all the difference to this effort, as explained by Martyn Holloway, business development manager \u2013 flat roof at SFS<\/a><\/h2>\n

Predictions suggest that UK construction will recover quickly post-Covid. The vaccine rollout is playing a big part, while the government is also banging two drums for the sector. One is to build more, the other to build back better \u2013 by which they mean more efficiently to higher standards.<\/p>\n

Although contractors and installers have been working throughout the lockdowns, they\u2019ve been subject to social distancing and fewer people on site. As a result, the work has been piling up and when we all finally get back, it\u2019s going to be a case of feet flat to the floor. Literally so, for those working on flat roofs.<\/p>\n

Everything\u2019s changed, nothing\u2019s changed<\/h3>\n

While plenty has changed during lockdowns, some things are waiting to come back and bite us. For roofing, there are the regulations, the skills shortage and, of course, the weather. While we can hope for another pleasant summer, we can definitely expect a wet and windy autumn and winter, bringing with it inevitable project delays. Roofers then have plenty to think about, with fast, reliable and easy to use solutions pretty much at the top of their wishlist.<\/p>\n

The good news is, in terms of fastening systems<\/a> at least, there\u2019s plenty of innovation on offer which can help them secure roofs efficiently and step back to work with confidence.<\/p>\n

Cut to fall \u2013 the concrete facts!<\/h3>\n

Flat roofs are an integral part of many new build and refurbishment projects. Concrete decks in particular have always been popular and in recent times have been increasingly specified for new build. The ability of this deck type to take extra loading, provide fire and acoustic performance as well as thermal mass has definite appeal to designers. For new build we also have seen more precast concrete hollow beam and beam and block deck systems being used as opposed to site poured concrete to reduce site installation time.<\/p>\n

Insulation cut to falls schemes are increasingly used for providing the required roof falls on both new build and refurbishment flat roof projects<\/a> and with concrete decks being no exception.<\/p>\n

Screw or glue?<\/h3>\n

When it comes to single ply membrane and insulation attachment to concrete decks there are various options open to the specifier. Whichever fastening method is used \u2013 mechanical or adhesive \u2013 there will be challenges.<\/p>\n

The most time-consuming and expensive option is to adhere the complete system. This involves priming the deck, bonding the air and vapour control layer, the insulation boards and the membrane with the correct weights of adhesive. It will take time to adhere each layer and specifically with cut to falls systems there may be multiple layers of insulation to contend with as part of the adhesion process. Adhesive installation can be affected by the cold or wet and in our climate, that can mean significant delays.<\/p>\n

Some contractors prefer a hybrid solution whereby the insulation and any other layers below the membrane are mechanically fastened with just the membrane adhered. This allows the use of a polyethylene air and vapour control layer and removes the need for priming the deck as well as removing multiple layers of adhesive bonding. This option offers a faster, more cost-effective solution and additionally secures existing bonded layers in the case of refurbishment projects<\/a>, thereby adding to the install security.<\/p>\n

The option of mechanically fastening both the membrane and insulation provides for a fast and cost-effective solution. This is less weather dependent and additionally will cater for more exposed locations. However, for cut to falls installation a large number of different lengths and combinations of fasteners and sleeves are required, thereby adding complexity to the install. Attempts at simplification will require the drilling of pilot holes up to 100mm deep. With precast concrete hollow beam decks where there is usually a requirement to restrict fastener embedment to 20mm this can be problematic.<\/p>\n

Technology to the rescue!<\/h3>\n

The innovative TIA system<\/a> from SFS is specifically designed to self-adjust to the insulation thickness, as the fastener engages the sleeve, as well as the concrete deck. Using the TIA fastener system provides for simplification of the fastener combinations required for the install. Due to its unique adjustment feature the system requires only 20mm deep embedment into the concrete and maximum 35mm deep pilot holes for the complete roof, reducing the extent of drilling required by up to 60% and speeding up the install. The consistent 20mm setting depth assists the fasteners to avoid reinforced bar and these are also suitable for use with precast concrete hollow beam decks.<\/p>\n

The best of both worlds?<\/h3>\n

Perhaps the best option available for installing cut to falls insulation and membrane is by using heat induction welding technology, such as the patented isoweld\u00ae system from SFS<\/a>, to install singly ply membranes. Since its launch, more than 20m sq m of single ply membrane has been successfully installed.<\/p>\n

\"Fasteners\"<\/h3>\n

SFS isoweld\u00ae 3000 machines weld the single ply membrane to specially coated metal stress plates located underneath, which also secure the insulation layer. The result is an extremely secure fix without penetrating the waterproof layer. Each plate only requires three seconds to weld, and the SFS isoweld\u00ae system is also easy to set up and calibrate. Suitable with both PIR, EPS and mineral wool insulation types, the heat induction technology can be used in conjunction with PVC, TPO and EPDM single ply membranes.<\/p>\n

The membrane fasteners are installed in field fix patterns in comparison to the traditional lap fixing and therefore significantly fewer fasteners are required. Typically, up to 50% fewer fasteners are required and the isoweld\u00ae field-fix system allows installers to use the widest membranes available, which substantially reduces the extent of seam-welding required.<\/p>\n

The TIA fastener system can be used in conjunction with isoweld\u00ae to offer a faster and more cost-efficient install for concrete decks.<\/p>\n

A secure roof, a secure future<\/h3>\n

For well over a year, the construction industry has felt anything but secure. Luckily, it seems that we\u2019ll soon all be getting back into the swing. Now\u2019s the time to plan ahead and seriously consider the solutions and systems needed to both secure the roof \u2013 and the futures of each business. The answer lies in technology that can be used by everyone and which ensures fast and reliable fixings.<\/p>\n

The difference that the right choice of fasteners can make is illustrated by a recent redevelopment project at Parsons Tower, Newcastle College in the North East. The brief for roofing and cladding contractor Longworth was to update the 1970s tower block with zinc roofing and cladding, composite panels and flat roofing elements.<\/p>\n

For the roof, the cut to falls PIR insulation into concrete deck created issues with extensive drilling and the need for multiple combinations of fasteners and sleeves. The isotak\u00ae<\/a> TIA adjustable fastener system was the ideal solution as this reduced fastener and polypropylene sleeve combinations by 50% and significantly bringing down drilling times.<\/p>\n

With innovative products including TIA and isoweld\u00ae, this is a particular focus for SFS.<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

Vincent Matthews<\/strong><\/p>\n

Head of UK marketing<\/p>\n

SFS Group Fastening Technology Ltd<\/p>\n

Tel. +44 (0)113 2085 500<\/p>\n

ukenquiries@sfs.biz<\/a><\/p>\n

www.uk.sfs.com<\/a><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

Please note: this is a commercial profile.<\/em><\/p>\n

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