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A Watertight Solution, Fit for Purpose

MAC member SPV Group (part of Howard Evans Roofing & Cladding) has recently completed leadwork and mastic asphalt works as part of a larger scale refurbishment project at St Antony’s College, Oxford. The architects for this project had initially contacted MAC for their proposals and subsequent site meetings were carried out. After long discussions, [...]

2021-03-29T14:13:59+00:00March 29th, 2021|News|

An Introduction to the Mastic Asphalt Council

The Mastic Asphalt Council (MAC) is the trade association for the UK mastic asphalt industry. MAC represents more than 90 companies - including mastic asphalt manufacturers, the contractors responsible for its installation, and associated suppliers of equipment and services. Top quality products, design and workmanship are fundamental to the Mastic Asphalt Council. MAC membership is [...]

2021-02-06T13:49:34+00:00February 6th, 2021|News|

Refurbishing An Iconic Listed Building in Wales

Mastic asphalt is often recognised for its longevity and durability and an application at National Museum Cardiff certainly demonstrates this as the roofing system provided a remarkable 109 years’ weatherproof protection before requiring a full roof refurbishment. Long-standing Mastic Asphalt Council (MAC) member Cardiff Asphalt has carried out a major roof renovation at the museum [...]

2021-02-01T09:46:36+00:00February 1st, 2021|News|

The Benefits of Becoming a MAC Member

The Mastic Asphalt Council (MAC) is the trade association for the UK mastic asphalt industry. MAC represents more than 90 companies - including mastic asphalt manufacturers, the contractors responsible for its installation, and associated suppliers of equipment and services. Top quality products, design and workmanship are fundamental to the Mastic Asphalt Council. MAC membership is [...]

2021-01-28T11:17:57+00:00January 28th, 2021|News|

Long Lasting Protection at the O2 Guildhall

Mastic asphalt is typically known for its durability and one project which effectively demonstrates this is the O2 Guildhall in Southampton. Originally opened in 1937 as a town hall and location for municipal functions, the Guildhall is located within the East Wing of Southampton’s Civic Centre and is Grade II listed.   The O2 Guildhall [...]

2020-12-16T10:38:43+00:00December 16th, 2020|News|

Mastic Asphalt Council Spreads its Wings

The Mastic Asphalt Council (MAC) is the trade association for the mastic asphalt industry, representing more than 90 companies, including mastic asphalt manufacturers, the contractors responsible for its installation, and associated suppliers of equipment and services. Due to the continued popularity of mastic asphalt for waterproofing projects, MAC is spreading its reach and the latest [...]

2020-11-26T12:09:18+00:00November 26th, 2020|News|

The Benefits of Employing Apprentices

Mastic asphalt is one of the few construction professions still highly regarded as a ‘craft trade’. There are many time-served mastic asphalt applicators working across the country and the Mastic Asphalt Council (MAC) carries out a great deal of work to raise awareness about the career opportunities available for the younger generation and the benefits [...]

2020-10-19T10:26:48+00:00October 19th, 2020|News|

Restoring the Hilda Besse Building to its Former Glory

Mastic asphalt is an integral part of our nation’s heritage, with the longevity and waterproofing properties necessary to preserve and protect historic and prestigious buildings across the UK. Mastic Asphalt Council (MAC) contractor member Howard Evans Roofing has been involved in an impressive project at St Antony’s College which forms part of the University of [...]

2020-10-02T09:16:06+00:00October 2nd, 2020|News|
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