Ecclesiastical & Heritage World Issue No. 91

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Mastic asphalt: it’s versatile and green, and can be applied to roofs or floors [ MASTIC ASPHALT is an ideal

building material for a vast range of construction applications – both new build and refurbishment projects – where a smooth, seamless, durable surface is required. It offers effective waterproofing for roofing and tanking and acts as a tough working surface in flooring and paving applications. What is perhaps less well known is that mastic asphalt is one of the most sustainable and greenest building materials currently available. It is carbon neutral – a massive bonus for any building owner anxious to show their green credentials – and when it has reached the end of its useful life it can be recycled or used as roof screed, minimising the impact on the environment. Over 10 years ago the mastic asphalt Before sector became the first industry in the world to achieve the CarbonZero standard. Mastic asphalt is green, recyclable and gives an A+ performance every time. In a recent project Howard Evans Roofing were asked to renew the

failed fibreglass-covered steps to a busy communal area at a store in Bristol. The issues with the steps had been causing major leaks and closures of two of the aisles. The site team stripped off all the old coatings – three in total – then cut chases into the brickwork and primed all surfaces using a high bond primer. They then applied two coats of mastic asphalt to all upstands and treads, using a recreational asphalt. Due to heavy foot traffic the steps were finished with a heritage grey solar reflective paint and road carpet treads to ensure longevity and give an aesthetically pleasing finish. Mastic asphalt is more commonly associated with roofing applications and can be applied to form a continuous waterproof covering over flat, sloped or curved surfaces. It can be worked around pipes, roof lights and other projections to provide a completely seamless membrane. It can be applied to most types of roof decks, including concrete, timber and profile metal; on warm roofs, cold roofs and inverted roofs. And it is manufactured in the UK. q

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Shedding some light on the new Part L Building Regulations

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page 48

Steel windows – protecting our architectural heritage

3min
page 49

Leading brick maker reiterates its sustainability goals

4min
page 47

Summertime…and the lightning is striking!

4min
pages 45-46

Parishioners’ kindness alleviates COVID restrictions

3min
page 44

Mastic asphalt: it’s versatile and green, and can be applied to roofs or floors

1min
page 43

Reroofing project posed a slippery problem for NT’s bats

3min
page 42

Get the roofing training that’s specific to your needs

2min
page 38

Locally-made tiles allow a jewel of the Jewellery Quarter to shine again

3min
pages 40-41

Rise in thefts prompts insurer to reissue guidance

1min
page 39

Get the expert’s view on streaming

3min
page 35

How to modernise heritage sites and remain compliant

5min
pages 36-37

Spending a legacy on a sound system – what to upgrade?

4min
page 34

Heating specialist notches up a half century

2min
page 26

Exterior lighting scheme is latest in a long line of special projects

4min
page 23

Co-ordination allows numerous repairs to be carried out at once

3min
pages 27-28

Thinking of an AV installation? Here’s some advice...

3min
page 32

Church regains control after obsolete lighting is replaced

1min
page 24

AV’s institute meets again to mark anniversary

2min
page 31

Easter message is brought to life virtually by C of E

2min
page 33

With historic lighting, you can replace or you can repurpose

3min
pages 21-22

And there was light: but carefully controlled

2min
page 20

St George’s tames the dragon of poor sound

3min
page 13

Roofing specialists help keep Durham’s jewel in good order

3min
page 16

Kentec’s new K-Mesh wireless technology wins praise for Chester Cathedral project

3min
page 17

Cathedrals must offer a welcome to

2min
page 18

Audit sheds light on improving access to cultural heritage sites

2min
page 19

Integration of ancient and modern is the aspiration

1min
page 14

The care of cathedrals is something we should all care about

2min
page 12
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