October 2020

Roofing Updates
For further info on all these updates and more, visit www.total-contractor.co.uk
NEW ADDITION FOR SOPREMA
Soprema UK has added to its wide-ranging
roofing systems with the launch of Alsan 601; a
wet-on-wet polyurethane cold-applied liquid
roofing system.
Alsan 601 builds on the versatility of the
company’s roofing range, which includes PMMA
liquid-applied systems, bituminous membranes,
hot melt and single ply. The new system will be
available through Soprema’s UK-wide distributor
network, enabling contractors to benefit from local
supply chains, while specifiers can benefit from
Soprema’s usual high levels of technical support
and advice. With a BBA-accredited service life of
at least 25 years, Alsan 601 will carry a 20-year
Soprema warranty and cures to form a durable,
seamless, waterproof roof covering that eliminates
any risk of water tracking below the surface. The
Alsan 601 system has been developed with ease,
speed and convenience of installation in mind,
with smaller 10 litre tins available for minor works,
along with standard 15 and 25 litre sizes. The
liquid membrane provides flexibility of cure rate to
suit installation conditions, with use of an
accelerator reducing cure time to 2-4 hours. The
accelerator also allows the system to be installed
at temperatures as low as 0ºC, making it ideal for
projects delivered during the winter months. Alsan
601’s viscosity can also be adjusted in response
to application requirements, with an additive
available within the range to enable installation on
vertical surfaces and upstands. Available in a
choice of two shades of
grey, the liquid
membrane is used in
combination with a glass
fibre reinforcement fleece,
which breaks down as a Above: Alsan 601 will be
supported with a full
homogenous component installation training and
of the system during approved contractor
programme, along with
installation for a smooth technical support and
roof finish. Alsan 601 is warranties.
ideal for contractors who
prefer a wet-on-wet liquid applied membrane, for
projects where the versatility of a controllable cure
time is important or projects that have to be
installed without interruption, even during periods
of cold weather. www.soprema.co.uk/en
WEATHERFAST: TRAINING & GAINING
To help installers meet the ever-growing demand for membrane coated steel as the
material of choice for gutter systems, WeatherFAST offers its Bespoke Gutter Liner Training
Course at its Great Barr, Birmingham, facility.
Orry White, MD of WeatherFAST, explained: “In today’s new build market, 90% of single
skin/composite gutter systems are specified as membrane coated steel, whether it be our
WeatherFAST coated steel or any of our competitors’ systems, without a doubt membrane coated
steels are the material of choice for gutter systems. With this in mind, we have our WeatherFOLD
gutter liner. Our system has been developed to fold with ease into any existing gutter and once
welded the system becomes seamless allowing water to flow freely towards outlets. Because of the
steel base the liner can be heavily trafficked and easily maintained by simply brushing out.”
Visit www.weatherfast.co.uk for further info or head over
to www.roof-tube.co.uk to view a WeatherFOLD video.
The team at WeatherFAST offer training courses for their WeatherFOLD, single skin or composite gutter
systems, plus also offer an approved contractor’s installation scheme. To become an approved
installer contact 0843 6580074 or sales@weatherfast.co.uk.
IT’S A DEAL: 5% OFF IN OCTOBER
Rainclear Systems is offering an extra 5% off all its Cast Aluminium rainwater ranges
throughout October 2020.
Rainclear is offering an additional 5% off its Cast
Alumimium range of rainwater systems.
Its traditional cast aluminium is manufactured in the UK and sits at the upper end of the price range
for metal guttering – more expensive than its extruded aluminium and galvanised steel ranges and
more or less equal, depending on the project, to the cost of pre-painted cast iron. It is strong and
long lasting and best suited to quality, traditional style projects. Those looking to gain an additional
5% off must input ‘CAOct20’ when checking out. Find out more at www.rainclear.co.uk
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