The Liquid Roofing and Waterproofing Association (LRWA) has released its latest technical publication – Guidance Note 18: Electronic Integrity Testing of Liquid Applied Membranes. Electronic Integrity Testing (EIT) is a non-invasive method used to detect defects in waterproofing membranes by applying an electrical current across the surface to identify potential leaks. This new guidance offers…
LRWA Regulatory Guidance LRWA are members of the Construction Products Association (CPA) and Build UK who work on behalf of the wider industry representing manufacturers and contractors as a collective at government level. Both bodies collaborate with key stakeholders and produce guidance on how to comply with the ever changing regulations. You are here: Home…
Technical Technical guidance & standards An overview of the UK building regulations and British standards that apply to flat roofing & balconies You are here: Home Page LRWA design guide for specifiers The design guide was prepared by the Technical Committee of the Liquid Roofing & Waterproofing Association (LRWA), which comprises of the representation from…
Member Workshop (Hybrid): CCPI – Sector-specific Words & Phrases to Avoid Using This workshop is the second stage in building the LRWA’s liquid roofing and waterproofing-specific ‘Words and Phrases to Avoid Using’ guide. It follows on from our member webinar with the Code for Construction Product Information (CCPI) on 8 October 2026, and member input…
Roofing Matters: Safety, Performance and Sustainability The LRWA’s CEO, Sarah Spink, will chair this online seminar from the Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB), exploring how better design and planning can improve roofing safety and how flat roofs can contribute to a more sustainable built environment. The LRWA is pleased to support the CIOB’s Roofing Matters:…
Earlier this year, in her opening address at the 2026 Liquid Roofing and Waterproofing Association (LRWA) Awards, Sarah Spink, CEO of the LRWA, outlined how the Association is evolving in response to the profound changes reshaping the construction industry. Central to this evolution are three guiding principles: competence, compliance and confidence. Together, they are shaping…
LRWA Technical Committee Meeting Q4 2026 LRWA Technical Committee Meetings take place three times a year, keeping members, and particularly their technical personnel, up to date on the issues shaping liquid roofing and waterproofing. The meetings sit at the centre of the Association’s technical work, which underpins its wider aim of raising standards of competence,…
Member Webinar: CCPI – Sector-specific Words & Phrases to Avoid Using This session is the first step in building a dedicated, liquid roofing and waterproofing-specific ‘Words and Phrases to Avoid Using’ guide, tailored to our sector’s own terminology and products. We need member input to shape it. The LRWA is pleased to welcome the Code…
Member Webinar: Creating Effective LRWA Award Entries With the LRWA Awards 2027 on the horizon, this session on creating effective award entries has been designed to help members put together stronger submissions from the outset. Hosted by Sarah Spink, CEO of the LRWA, the session provides an insight into how and why projects progress from…
