With the fire rating of waterproofing systems under increasing scrutiny since the Grenfell fire disaster, it is becoming increasingly important for specifiers and building owners to consider the fire classification of waterproofing systems. The Mastic Asphalt Council (MAC) has recently tested its Recreation Duty (RD) Grade Mastic Asphalt system incorporating glass fibre tissue underlay [...]
We’re delighted to confirm that £2,505 was raised for Demelza Hospice Care for Children at the Mastic Asphalt Council’s (MAC) recent AGM and awards ceremony. Demelza Hospice provides care and support for seriously ill babies, children, young people and their families, across East Sussex, Kent and South East London. As the world is getting [...]
After 26 months, members of the Mastic Asphalt Council (MAC) finally gathered at the Royal Horseguards Hotel in London for the association’s AGM and awards ceremony. Over 110 key players from across the sector attended the event which is considered one of the most prestigious in the calendar for the industry. The guest speaker [...]
Julian Coulter has been appointed the new Chairman of the Mastic Asphalt Council (MAC), the trade association representing the mastic asphalt sector. Director of MAC contractor member Sussex Asphalte, Julian has extensive experience in roofing and mastic asphalt, including prestigious projects such as St Paul’s Cathedral, Dover Castle and Canterbury Cathedral. Julian has been Vice [...]
One of the many benefits of mastic asphalt is its suitability for use on roofs, decks or paved areas which are subject to traffic. Used extensively as a long-life wearing surface in urban projects, where durability is paramount, modified bituminous materials such as mastic asphalt can bring real benefits to roof, deck, road and [...]
Such is the versatility of mastic asphalt that it extends way beyond just flat roofing applications. As well as being suited for flooring, tanking, paving and balconies, mastic asphalt has a long track record of being installed on bridge decks as a highly durable waterproof surfacing system. In fact, mastic asphalt was the original [...]
Although mastic asphalt is one of the world’s most traditional roofing materials, it can sometimes be wrongly perceived by specifiers and clients as a one-dimensional waterproofing product that is only available in a standard black finish. But like many long-lasting, tried and tested materials, mastic asphalt is being re-imagined, modified and re-examined as a [...]
Congratulations go to Blaine Moran from Knight Asphalte who has recently completed his Level 2 Diploma in Mastic Asphalting. Here you can see Blaine showing off his mastic asphalt application skills as he complements his training further with an in-house session at Kinght Asphalt's facilities in Teston. You can also see Blaine being presented [...]
Developing apprentices is crucially important for the mastic asphalt sector. As one of the few construction activities still regarded as a ‘craft trade’, it’s important that we develop and train the next generation of mastic asphalt installers. New City College Hackney, formerly Hackney Community College, is the national centre for mastic asphalt education and [...]
If concrete floors are not protected in stable areas, they can quickly deteriorate due to attack from fluids such as urea along with cleaning and disinfecting agents. A number of floor coatings can be applied to concrete stable floors, but many need to be regularlyrenewed in order to restore their protective and aesthetic qualities. [...]
