Koster Long Lasting TPO Roofing
Now in the UK
Koster are now selling TPO single
Koster laboratories in Germany
Alex Lynn, Koster Aquatecnic Technical
ply roofing membranes under the
recently tested a 14 year old piece of
Manager explains, “Over the last fifteen
Koster brand name, having previously
the TPO membrane recovered from a
years Koster Aquatecnic have delivered
manufactured exclusively for another
deconstructed roof. The results proved
unbeatable levels of service and support in
well know brand. With decades of
to be extremely impressive: after 14 years
the field of structural waterproofing. This
manufacturing experience Koster have
of service the product showed no surface
will be no different for the TPO roofing.
developed a product that is long lasting
deterioration and the old material was still
From CPD seminars for architects to
and guaranteed for up to 25 years, as well
within specification. A weld test between
training of applicators, we always provide
as being environmentally friendly and
the old and new TPO, resulted in a perfect
the information and advice needed to
plasticiser free.
weld. Nigel Day MD of Koster Aquatecnic
ensure that our membranes are specified
said, “We are very proud of these test
appropriately and installed to the highest
Koster TPO single ply roofing membranes
results as they demonstrate that after a
standard”.
are flexible and easy to work with,
time period when many roofing systems
ensuring a quick and reliable application.
are starting to fail, Koster TPO is unscathed
With proven, long lasting TPO membranes,
The products are resistant to UV rays and
and looking good for many more years of
a netwo rk of experienced roofing
high mechanical stress: the crack bridging
trouble free service.”
contractors and a commitment to
ability withstanding temperature induced
providing world class training and advice
movement. The flexible TPO membranes
With sustainability now being an
to architects, Koster Aquatecnic look set
are mechanically fixed, fully bonded or
ecological and economic reality for
to become a major new player in the UK
ballasted and in each case the seams
architects and builders, Koster TPO roofing
roofing industry.
are hot air welded (the thermoplastic
provides a long lasting and durable
characteristics of the membrane create an
solution. TPO membranes are free of
inseparable, durable and homogeneous
PVC and plasticiser; contain no harmful
overlap).
halogens, are non-toxic in water and can
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be continually recycled.
Koster Aquatecnic Ltd
Tel: 01387 270252
email: [email protected]
Web: www.kosteruk.com