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 [...]
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 [...]
With origins dating back to 1544, Hurst Castle was built by Henry VIII and at the time, it was one of the most advanced artillery fortresses in England. Located in Milford-on-Sea, the castle was used as a prison for eminent 17th century captives, and later strengthened during the 19th and 20th centuries. It is one [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
The Mastic Asphalt Council (MAC) has recently become an associate member of the Green Roof Organisation (GRO), an independent trade association dedicated to supporting and developing the green roofing industry in the UK. The Green Roof Organisation represents all elements of the green roof sector including manufacturers of waterproofing and green roofing products, suppliers of [...]
The heritage market is a key sector for mastic asphalt and it is frequently specified by the National Trust and English Heritage, as well as other public and private owners of prestigious buildings for refurbishment projects. An impressive project has been carried out at a military museum housing one of the world’s finest collections of [...]
Mastic asphalt is one of the few construction professions still highly regarded as a ‘craft trade’ and there are many time-served mastic asphalt applicators working across the industry. Indeed, the board of the Mastic Asphalt Council (MAC) is a perfect example of the vast experience acquired in the industry and several of the board members [...]
We are pleased to advise that the Mastic Asphalt Council (MAC) has become an associate member of the Green Roof Organisation (GRO), an independent trade association dedicated to supporting and developing the green roofing industry in the UK. The Green Roof Organisation represents all elements of the green roof sector including manufacturers of waterproofing and [...]
Although mastic asphalt is one of the world’s oldest and most traditional construction 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 [...]
