Protan (UK) Ltd

This seminar:- Discusses the various methods of installation of PVC single-ply membranes- Highlights the pros and cons of each method of installation- Provides attendees with the confidence to specify the right method of installation for any application- Leaves attendees with an appreciation of how minimising on-site hot air welding can dramatically improve the efficiency of installation

In this presentation we will first give a short overview of the different types of single ply membranes, their main methods of attachment and where they can be used. We will look at how flexible membranes are used to provide a robust waterproof covering for flat roofs and discuss the performance requirements that need to be considered when specifying a single ply flat roofing system. We will then move onto the main topic “the external fire performance of single ply roofing systems”.This will be done by first explaining the fire testing that single ply roofing system manufacturers must undertake and then looking at how fire testing results relate to Approved Document B of the building regulations covering fire safety. We will continue to explore that document to understand how the ban on the use of combustible materials within some construction applications may affect the use of single ply membranes in certain situations where they form part of an external wall or are used as part of a specified attachment to a relevant building.

Discusses PVC single-ply membranes from manufacture through to the end of their working life with the emphasis on the quality control performed by manufacturers to guarantee quality products and systems. Provides architects with the knowledge and confidence to specify PVC single-ply membranes in a variety of constructions, not just roofs. Covers:- How PVC single-ply membranes are manufactured- Various applications/constructions in which PVC single-ply membranes can be used- How manufacturers can assist architects throughout the design process- Various methods of installing PVC single-ply membranes- How PVC single-ply membrane roof systems can contribute to health, safety and construction, design and management (CDM)- Environmental and sustainability issues related to PVC single-ply membrane roof systems