The Liquid Roofing and Waterproofing Association (LRWA) has published version 2.2 of its Hot Melt Code of Practice, dated August 2026. The update reflects the recently published BS 6229:2025 Flat roofs with continuously supported flexible waterproof coverings – Code of practice, and replaces version 2.1 of the document, published in April 2025. Reflecting the Updated…
The Liquid Roofing and Waterproofing Association (LRWA) has appointed Chris Bott, Director of Everlast Group, as Chair of the association following its Annual General Meeting on 3rd June 2026. A long-standing advocate for quality, training, and professional standards, Chris brings more than 25 years of construction industry experience to the role. His appointment reflects the…
The Liquid Roofing and Waterproofing Association (LRWA) has appointed Mark Harris as its technical chair. With more than 40 years’ experience of the roofing industry, Mark has honed his skills through a variety of roles gaining technical knowledge of liquid-applied membranes, green roofing, blue roofing, reinforced bitumen membranes, and single ply. Throughout his career, Mark…
The Liquid Roofing and Waterproofing Association (LRWA) has announced the winners of its annual Charity Team Challenge. Now in its fifth year, the challenge invites teams of up to 10 people to walk, run, cycle or swim as far as they can in 30 minutes to achieve the highest number of kilometres. The 2024 event…
The Liquid Roofing and Waterproofing Association (LRWA) has announced two new appointments to its Board. Following a formal vote by members at the LRWA’s Annual General Meeting (AGM), Robert Whitton from Emperor Roofing and Richard Aldred from Sika have become Board directors. A former subcontractor, Robert has been working in flat roofing since 2004. With…
The Liquid Roofing and Waterproofing Association (LRWA) is joining forces with the Rooflight Association to provide specialist knowledge and support across both memberships. Formerly named the National Association of Rooflight Manufacturers (NARM), the organisation rebranded in 2023 and extended its membership to include rooflight installers, specifiers, distributors and other rooflight-related businesses and individuals. The collaboration…