liquid roofing & waterproofing association - lrwa
London
The Liquid Roofing and Waterproofing Association represents the fastest growing
sector of the construction industry. Suitable for new-build and refurbishment
projects, liquid membranes have delivered proven performance in the UK since the
1970’s with literally millions of square metres laid. Our aim is to raise
awareness of both the technical and financial benefits of specifying liquid
applied waterproofing systems and provide independent advice for specifiers.
Many of the UK and Europe’s leading manufacturers of liquid applied membranes
are members of the association, along with their approved contractors and
suppliers. This diverse member mix means the LRWA can act as a collective voice
for the industry, providing guidance on industry standards and best practice.
The comprehensive range of products and services available means our members can
provide solutions throughout a project, whether it’s the roof, balcony,
basement, walkway or car park. To ensure specifiers get the very best solutions
and expert installation we recommend using LRWA member companies. These are
businesses that are devoted to best industry practice and aim to supply and
install their systems to a client’s complete satisfaction. All our manufacturer
members have to meet stringent quality criteria before membership with the LRWA
can be approved. This includes: Having their own quality systems that meet ISO
9001 standards Providing trained technical staff to give support in the office
and out on site Achieving independent product accreditations such as BBA and ETA
certificates Developing their own approved contractor schemes and providing full
training for these contractors Supplying systems with a minimum 10-year
guarantee One of our biggest achievements has been the development of
apprenticeship and up-skilling programmes for contractors, which helps to keep
installation quality high and supports the young installers of tomorrow. As part
of this we have established the LRWA Liquid Applied Membrane Training Centre, in
conjunction with the National Federation of Roofing Contractors and the
Construction Library; created online training modules in liquid waterproofing in
conjunction with the National Federation of Roofing Contractors and Construction
Library; and provided a RIBA approved online CPD to educate specifiers. We
provide technical guidance for specifiers through Guidance Notes and the LRWA
Code of Practice, and our members work together to ensure liquids are
represented within industry standards such as the BREEAM Green Guide to
Specification. Through partnerships with other roofing trade associations, the
National Federation of Roofing Contractors and the Institute of Roofing, the
LRWA is working hard to move the flat roofing industry forwards and ensure
quality products with quality installations.
