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As a leading manufacturer of roofing materials, Bauder is committed to support the construction industry by contributing to the development and promotion of best practices. Bauder provides expertise and resources to industry associations and will continue to deliver guidance through thought leadership to help drive positive change.

Bauder's Technical Director, Nigel Blacklock, represents the UK on many flat roof relevant European standards technical committees and also on most of the relevant British Standards for flat roofing. Nigel is in regular dialogue advising the DLUHC, the NHBC, BBA and many of the larger insurance companies whilst also supporting the Bauder Product Managers who are proactive in their respective trade associations with the following positions held:

  • Chair of the Technical Committee of the Single Ply Roofing Association (SPRA)
  • Chair of the Technical Committee of the Liquid Roofing and Waterproofing Association (LRWA)
  • Member of the Joint Flat Roofing Technical Committee of the National Federation of Roofing Contractors (NFRC)
  • Secretary of Green Roof Organisation (GRO)
  • Member of the Micro-Generation Certificate Scheme (MCS) Working Group 10 Roofing Issues
  • Member of the Solar Energy UK
This combined knowledge covers the latest changes in legislation and guidance on Reinforced Bitumen, Single Ply, Hot Melt, Cold Applied Liquid, Green Roofing and roof mounted PV.
 
The Biomass Balance Approach
Certified tracking for the use of renewable raw materials through manufacturing processes to reduce the inclusion of fossil sourced feedstock.
CCPI Verified Bauder Waterproofing Systems
Adopting the Code for Construction Product Information across our roofing portfolio to have information verified for accuracy and clarity, delivering assurance to specifiers.
Single ply overlay to an existing metal roof
Chris Lee, single ply product manager, explains how Bauder Profiled PIR Infill Overlay System is a suitable solution to overlay an existing metal roof.
New Fire Performance Updates 2022
New fire performance updates for flat roofs focusing on Fire Safety: Approved Document B - June 2022 Amendments.
Flat roofs adapt for net zero
Tom Raftery, Sustainability and PV manager at Bauder, shares his thoughts on how flat roof design is changing to meet the needs of a net zero future.
New changes to Part L - 2021
New changes are coming into effect from 15th June 2022. Read up on what is coming.
Decarbonising badly insulated buildings
Bauder offers an innovative surveying and carbon dashboarding service for flat roofs.
How to master the ideal concrete deck for inverted roofs
Bauder provides advice on concrete surface finishes and offers training to its approved contractors.
Advantages of manufacturer input in a large project
Bauder supplies many large projects, often working with its network of approved contractors to secure the work.
Net zero and The Education Sector
Bauder discusses how you can help meet the UK Government targets to improve energy efficiency, reduce carbon emissions and deliver net zero.
Non-combustible insulation for flat roof projects
BauderGLAS Insulation for warm and inverted flat roof scenarios offers the highest level of protection from fire available on the market.
Planning for the future: rooftop SuDS
Flat roof design can offset future changes in weather patterns using green roofs and Sustainable urban Drainage Systems (SuDS) to reduce localised flooding.
Surface applied curing compounds
Bauder hot melt product manager, Andy Harper, highlights the potential pitfalls of surface applied curing compounds.
Deflection, back falls and the vision of BS6229:2018
The cursed game of deflection, back falls and the vision of BS6229:2018.
Updates to BS 6229:2018
Summary of the updates on changes to BS 6229:2018.
Changing our Approach to Fire Risks
A chartered surveyor's report to identifying fire risks when a flat roof is to be refurbished.
Designing Rooftop Sustainability
Explanation of how to combine a green roof, blue roof and PV array.
Blue Roof Design Considerations
Overview of blue roof design considerations after the BS6229:2018 update.
Cold weather and adhesive advice
Read our tips on getting the best from your adhesive products in the colder temperatures.