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…
The roofing industry has raised more than £8K for a youth homelessness charity following the Liquid Roofing and Waterproofing Association’s (LRWA) 2025 Charity Challenge event. First launched by the LRWA six years ago, the virtual challenge is a nationwide event which encourages teams to run, walk, swim or cycle the furthest distances to raise money…
Get Ready to walk, run, cycle or swim for a great cause, as the Liquid Roofing and Waterproofing Association (LRWA) has announced the return of the LRWA Charity Challenge 2025. The annual team competition, to raise vital funds for youth homelessness charity LandAid, will take place from Monday 23 June to Friday 11 July 2025.…
The Liquid Roofing and Waterproofing Association (LRWA) has appointed Mike Bradbury as technical guidance manager. With more than 40 years of experience in the roofing and waterproofing industry, Mike has held senior technical roles with multiple manufacturers, honing his expertise in polyurethane, PMMA, hot melt, and reinforced bitumen membrane (RBM) systems. A former chair of…
To support best practice in flat roofing, the Liquid Roofing and Waterproofing Association (LRWA) has launched an updated Hot Melt Code of Practice. Providing critical technical guidance that reflects the latest advancements and regulatory standards in the sector, the guidance was developed in collaboration with technical experts from across the UK’s hot melt waterproofing industry.…
The winners of the Liquid Roofing and Waterproofing Association (LRWA) Awards 2025 have been revealed at a gala dinner in Liverpool. Attracting more than 400 guests, the event recognised projects across five categories, including the newly introduced Sustainability Project of the Year. Project complexity, workmanship, problem-solving, and aesthetics were assessed across four categories while the…
Finalists Revealed! The Liquid Roofing and Waterproofing Association (LRWA) has unveiled the finalists for its prestigious 2025 Awards & Gala Dinner. A total of 23 projects have been selected across five categories, including the highly anticipated new Sustainability Award, introduced this year to highlight outstanding achievements in sustainable liquid roofing and waterproofing. An independent panel…
The Liquid Roofing and Waterproofing Association (LRWA) annouces headline sponsor for its Awards & Gala Dinner 2024.
Sarah says Billions has been promised to rebuild and maintain hundreds of UK schools in today’s Budget announcement in Parliament (30 Oct 2024). The Labour Chancellor, Rachel Reeves, has pledged £1.4 billion to rebuild more than 500 schools, as well as £2.1 billion for school maintenance. This is a 19 per cent increase of spend…
The Liquid Roofing and Waterproofing Association (LRWA) is launching a new award to enable the sector to showcase standout sustainability projects. Now open for nominations, the award for Best Sustainability Project will be judged by an independent panel of experienced sustainability professionals. The winner will be announced at the LRWA’s Annual Awards & Gala Dinner…