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A vapour barrier is very important for a flat roof – it protects the insulation against moisture from inside the building. In this way, the vapour barrier prevents the appearance of damp stains, leaks, mildew and damage to the roof structure. But which vapour barrier should you ideally choose? And what do you need to bear in mind when installing it? Find out more by reading this article.

Protecting the warm side

A vapour barrier protects the insulation material against moisture present in the building. It is therefore only logical that this vapour barrier should be fitted to the warm side of the insulation, which is the surface facing the interior space. The vapour barrier serves several important purposes in this part of the building:

The vapour barrier makes the roof airtight
It ensures that water vapour cannot attack the insulation
It maintains a consistent insulation value
A vapour barrier can also be used as a temporary rainproof covering during construction work

Which vapour barrier should I choose?

The choice of vapour barrier depends mainly on the air humidity level inside the building. It goes without saying that, in this respect, there is a big difference between a car dealer showroom and a swimming pool. Not all types of buildings need the same moisture protection on the warm side of the construction.

The different air humidity levels in the interior climate are subdivided into four categories:

Indoor climate class	Description	Examples
I	Buildings with little or no permanent moisture production	– Showroom – Warehouses for dry goods
II	Buildings with limited moisture production per m³ and with good ventilation	– Sports halls – Large homes – Shops
III	Buildings with substantial moisture production per m³ and with moderate to sufficient ventilation	– Buildings with RH < 60% – Small homes – Restaurants – Hospitals – Buildings with limited air conditioning
IV	Buildings with high moisture production	– Buildings with RH > 60% – Swimming pools – Moist production and storage halls: laundries, breweries

*RH: Relative Humidity – Source: TV 215 Table 12

High quality expertise makes it easier to choose the right vapour barrier

Is there another vapour barrier that is suitable for every interior climate class? No, definitely not. In fact, the most important thing is that a vapour barrier is fitted professionally and according to the current standards. Only a vapour barrier that is perfectly fitted can guarantee the following properties:

Maximum protection for the insulation material
The insulation is fully “sealed” between two waterproof bituminous layers. The vapour barrier and under-layer must also be perfectly connected to each other.
A fully waterproof vapour barrier
The longitudinal and transversal coverings of the vapour barrier must be given a waterproof finish by the roofer.
The vapour barrier adheres perfectly to the support
A vapour barrier that adheres perfectly to the support is not only important when it comes to avoiding moisture problems. It is also important for wind resistance across the entire roof.

If the vapour barrier meets the above conditions, it is easy to choose the right one:

Interior climate	Vapour barrier
Climate class I – III building	3 mm thick reinforced bituminous membrane
Climate class IV building	Bituminous membrane covered or reinforced with an aluminium layer

An ALU-reinforced vapour barrier enables a building to stand the test of time

For this reason, a vapour barrier with additional aluminium protection is only strictly necessary for an interior climate class IV building. But it would certainly not be a bad idea to opt for an ALU-reinforced vapour barrier with additional protection for other buildings. At the moment, you may not know how the building will be used many years from now. For example, a dried fruit warehouse might later become a humid production hall. By opting for an ALU-reinforced vapour barrier, you can keep all options open for the building in the future.

As part of the IKO range, you can choose from five ALU-enhanced vapour barriers:

Self-adhesive vapour barriers (E4)
IKO shield ALU/SA 50m	Cost-effective membrane for industrial roofs; low fire load
IKO shield PLUS ALU/SA 25m	User-friendly membrane for application on steel and timber decks
IKO shield PRO ALU/SA 20m	Robust and all-round membrane for heavier work
Vapour barriers for torch on applications (E4)
IKO shield ALU3 T/F	User-friendly, suitable for short period temporary waterproofing
IKO shield ALU4 T/F	Heavy duty, suitable for short period temporary waterproofing

Selecting the right vapour barrier

Would you prefer to opt for an aluminium-free vapour barrier? In this case, you should choose one that is sufficiently sturdy and will not yield. This is especially important when fitting a vapour barrier to a rough support or construction with interrupted surfaces.

All IKO vapour barriers that are self-adhesive or have a polyester reinforcement can always be used.

A few more tips

For renovation work, the existing bituminous waterproofing may act as a vapour barrier.
On interior climate class IV buildings, the vapour barrier cannot be perforated. Mechanical fasteners cannot be used.
Are you using insulation panels fitted with an aluminium layer? In this case, you must also fit a vapour barrier.

It is vital that you fit a vapour barrier on all flat roofs. Different moisture levels exist in every building and this can lead to unpleasant problems with dampness. Having a hermetically sealed vapour barrier fitted by a professional enables you to avoid a variety of problems.

There are different types of flat roofs. The roof construction determines whether the roof is referred to as a warm, a cold or an inverted roof. The main difference is the location where the insulation is installed with respect to the roof construction and the roof covering. This has a significant impact on the lifespan of the roof. In this article, you can read about the difference and the pros and cons of each construction method.

Most new builds have a warm flat roof

Today, most new builds in Belgium have a warm flat roof. In this roof construction, the insulation is installed above the load-bearing structure, on the vapour barrier, and then the roof covering is placed on top of it.

Optimal protection of insulation and roof construction

A warm roof provides significant advantages for the lifespan of the roof. This is because both the insulation material and the entire roof construction are optimally protected from external influences. This makes the roof less sensitive to expansion and contraction, reducing the risk of tearing or bursting of the roof covering.

In a warm roof, the insulation material is protected on both sides:

The roof covering protects the insulation from rain, wind, and other weather conditions.
A vapour barrier protects the insulation from moisture from the inside of the building.

A warm roof construction guarantees that the roof will last a long time and also that its insulation value will remain optimal.

A cold roof has a number of major drawbacks

In a cold roof, the insulation is installed below or between the load-bearing beams, on top of which the roof covering is installed. This method of installing a flat roof has several drawbacks. That is why warm or inverted roofs are generally the preferred options.

A cold roof has two major disadvantages:

The timberwork sits right up against the roof covering and is therefore insufficiently protected against temperature variations. This makes the entire roof construction much more liable to expansion and contraction, which may cause the roof covering to tear or burst.
While it is possible to install a vapour barrier below the insulation, it remains particularly difficult to ensure adequate ventilation with this construction method. This makes cold roofs sensitive to condensation, which may cause the wooden roof construction to rot.

An inverted roof is sometimes a cost-effective option

An inverted roof is a warm roof that is installed upside down. Here, the insulation is placed over the roof covering. This roof construction is sometimes used for roof terraces and for flat roofs with heavy foot traffic. For refurbishments, this method may offer advantages over a warm roof.

Ballast layer required

In an inverted roof, the insulation is installed over the roof covering. Logically, this can only be achieved using insulation specifically designed for this purpose. This material must, for example, be highly pressure-resistant. This method always requires a ballast layer to be placed on top of the insulation. This layer may consist of gravel, tiles, stones, etc. and serves to protect the insulation from erosion as well as to keep everything in place.

Roof refurbishment without major rework

Inverted roof construction is particularly advantageous if you want to refurbish your roof or install extra insulation. An inverted roof can be a cost-effective solution, particularly when the existing roof covering is still in good condition. In fact, with an inverted roof, you do not need to replace the roof covering and you can simply install the insulation over the existing roof. It allows you to refurbish your roof without any extensive work.

Disadvantages of an inverted flat roof

An inverted roof also has a number of disadvantages. For example, the insulation layer should not project beyond the roof edge and the roof should be able to support the extra weight of the ballast layer.

Moreover, an inverted roof will lose more heat and you will therefore have to use more insulation to obtain the same performance. To avoid moisture issues, the roof must also have a greater pitch.

In most cases, a warm roof is the ideal method for installing a durable flat roof. This method adequately protects the entire construction from outside and inside moisture. An inverted roof may provide a solution in some cases, especially when refurbishing a flat roof or installing extra insulation.

A green roof requires a suitable roofing membrane

Green roofs are becoming increasingly popular in our country, and logically so, because a green roof is environmentally friendly, makes your roof covering last much longer, and offers many other benefits. However, it is important that you install your green roof on a suitable roofing membrane. IKO has various types of roofing membranes with root resistant properties. They allow you to safely convert your roof into a green roof.

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Installing green roof on root resistant roofing

A green roof is a roof that is covered with vegetation. Examples of such vegetation are grasses, herbs or succulents. Clearly, the roots of such vegetation pose a risk of damaging the roof covering sooner or later. To avoid this, you should install your green roof on a root resistant roofing membrane. This will ensure many years of enjoyment of your green roof without any roof covering problems.

IKO carbon 250 and IKO roofgarden Pantera are also root resistant and solid, and therefore ideally suited for installation of a green roof.

IKO’s green roof solutions

IKO offers a variety of root resistant roofing membranes as the ideal base for your green roof. IKO roofgarden is a roof roll designed especially for green roofs and also for creating a roof garden, for example. IKO roofgarden is a waterproofing membrane composed of plastomer (APP) or elastomer (SBS) bitumen. With their extra root resistance and solid polyester-glass composite inlay, these membranes are ideally suited as a substrate for green roofs. This solid membrane is thus able to withstand damage caused by the vegetation and makes the roof suitable for pedestrian traffic. For added safety, these roof rolls are used in a multi-ply roof system with a bituminous underlay and cap sheet.

Green roof benefits

Perhaps you are already familiar with the terms “intensive green roof” and “extensive green roof”. An intensive green roof is a garden roof similar to a garden at ground level: planted with brushes, herbs and even trees. These green roofs are designed to be used as an actual (vegetable) garden and to be walked on frequently. It is therefore important that not only the roofing membrane but also the underlying roof structure is sufficiently solid.

Extensive green roofs, by contrast, are vegetated with plants such as mosses, herbs and succulents (sedum roof). An extensive green roof is not designed to be walked on frequently and can therefore also be installed on roof structures with lower load bearing capacity.

Take a look at our guide for a flat roof maintenance

However, whichever type of green roof you choose to install, you will enjoy the following major benefits:

Good insulating effect (both thermal and sound insulation)
A green roof requires hardly any maintenance
The protective effect of a green roof quickly and easily doubles the lifespan of your roof covering.
Rainwater is absorbed and discharged gradually so that a heavy rain shower will not overwhelm your roof’s drainage system.

Roofs with warranty back-up

If you want to absolutely sure that you have a waterproof green roof, we advise you to have your roofing installed by an IKO Certified Contractor. Every installation is backed up by a 10-year all-in warranty. Any questions?

Looking for advice on installing a green roof? Please feel free to contact an IKO Certified Contractor.

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Experience the ease of installation, perfect walkability, technical excellence, and sleek finish of IKO summa!

Read more about our new roofing membrane or, better still, come and try it yourself at the IKO summa Demo Days!

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New! 1 - 2 - 3 system

IKO adds 4 new insulation boards to the IKO enertherm ALU TAP range.

With this 1 – 2 – 3 system, you can easily and quickly make a gradient of 2% with 3 boards.
You can create many different combinations with IKO’s new system.
An efficient system for roofs with limited sloping lengths or for large, complex roofs.
Discover it by yourself and register quickly for our demo day!

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Do you have a home with a flat roof? In this case, you might have thought about converting it into a utility roof. This is a great idea as roof living spaces greatly increase the fun factor of your home or office building. What would you think, for example, of having a pleasant roof terrace where you can enjoy summer aperitifs or hold open-air meetings? Or how about a fragrant terrace garden bursting with colour where you can grow your own vegetables and herbs. Utility roofs have all kinds of possibilities. However, it is important to use an appropriate roof covering for this purpose. With IKO pantera or IKO carbon, you will be able to enjoy your utility roof for many years to come.

An utility roof with extremely resistant roofing

It goes without saying that a utility roof places an extra strain on the roof. It is important that the roof structure is sufficiently sound and suitable roofing materials have been used. However, you certainly should not delay your plans. Several excellent options exist when it comes to creating a highly comfortable or practical outdoor living space. With the appropriate roof covering, it is guaranteed that you can create a roof terrace or terrace garden that will bring you pleasure for many years. In addition, bituminous roof sheets will immediately give your roof living space an attractive and elegant look.

You can create a roof terrace or terrace garden as part of a renovation project or new construction. Check out our handy tool that will help you find the appropriate roof structure for your project.

Creating a roof terrace with IKO carbon or IKO pantera

At IKO, we have developed two families of roofing rolls, which are fully able to cope with the strain created by a roof terrace or garden terrace. The IKO carbon and IKO pantera ranges have a robust framework, which makes it possible to reinforce the membrane sufficiently so that the roof can cope with heavy use. These bituminous membranes are therefore the ideal choice for an utility roof.

The difference between Carbon and Pantera lies in the type of bitumen used. IKO carbon is made from plastomeric bitumen (APP), whereas IKO pantera is made from elastomeric bitumen (SBB). The IKO carbon range is finished on the lower side with the IKO TURBO profile with burls. This profile enables increased flame contact during flame welding, which makes it possible to lay the roll more quickly than a conventional roll with a smoother upper side.

The IKO carbon and IKO pantera families are able to resist flying sparks (Broof T4), which enables the membranes to show off their qualities, including under the most extreme test conditions. IKO membranes are made fire resistant by adding expandable graphite to the roofing roll. This fire retardant effect remains stable throughout the life cycle of the roof.

The IKO carbon and IKO pantera ranges are finished with an attractive dark black granulate. This guarantees a very elegant and sleek finish. Another advantage of the mineral finish is that the upper layer is not subject to leaching and grey water can therefore be recovered without any problems.

Protecting your terrace garden roof against roots

Are you thinking of creating a terrace garden? In this case, you should go for a root resistance covering. This will make sure that plant roots cannot push through your roof covering. IKO carbon 250 and IKO pantera Roofgarden have a high quality roof resistant finish, which gives your roof additional protection.

A roof structure with an insurance-backed guarantee

Was your utility roof fitted by an IKO certified contractor? If it was, the roof comes with a COMPREHENSIVE 10-year insured guarantee. This guarantee covers the product, roof structure and work completed by the IKO Certified Contractor. Yes, that’s right…! With IKO pantera and IKO carbon, you will not be leaving anything to chance and will be able to sleep soundly in your roof living space. This is just what you need on a fine spring day. Make the most of it!

Would you like to receive more information about the IKO insured guarantee? Are you looking for an IKO certified contractor? Or would you like to become an IKO certified contractor yourself?

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For IKO, sponsorship of top-level sport is much more than just a logo on a jersey

Are you also passionate about sport? Then you may have already seen the IKO logo flash by on your TV screen. In cyclocross and ice skating in particular, IKO supports the top athletes of today and tomorrow in pushing their limits. As a trusted partner, we help athletes achieve their goals. We also recognise ourselves in their drive. This passion to do better every day is one of the most important core values at IKO.

“High performance means pushing the limits”

The same drive as top athletes

Of course, it helps that the IKO logo flashes by countless times in thousands of living rooms. Spectators who attend live sports competitions are even more immersed in the atmosphere and thrill that sport generates. Sports sponsorship is definitely a good thing for our brand awareness. Although it’s just the visible tip of the iceberg for us. We see our commitment to sport much more as an extension of our company, as an expression of our DNA. In top-level sport, we recognise the drive that we, as a company, also feel to constantly raise the bar. And that’s what it’s all about for us.

IKO Pushing Limits

“A winner is a loser who never gives up”. That may well be the essence of top-level sport. Nobody is ever gifted a medal, every athlete is always looking for ways to improve their performance. Harder training, better equipment, different nutrition, an adapted training schedule, … Every top athlete wants to continually push their own limits. It is this vision that we also find so important at IKO. We express this drive in our motto #IKOPushingLimits.

Every top athlete wants to continually push their own limits. It is this drive that we identify with at IKO.

Always raising the bar

As a company too, we are constantly pushing our limits. And we do that on various fronts.

We make our employees part of our story of #pushinglimits. We want everyone to be able to develop and blossom as optimally as possible within IKO. That is another reason why sponsoring sport is important. Within the company, ‘our’ athletes have a lot of close supporters, and definitely for the big occasions, many people at IKO share in the joy of their achievements. This creates a bond, built around a healthy competitive spirit.

But we are also constantly searching and pushing the limits of our products. That is why we invest so much in research and development. Just like a top athlete, we are constantly fine-tuning every detail in order to maintain our position as a leading company in our field.

State of the art

The goal is to always offer our customers state-of-the-art products and solutions in the field of roofing materials, insulation and liquid waterproofing. To stand still is to go backwards. For instance, our drive to move forward has ensured that our Enertherm insulation currently has an even better insulation value, is extremely pressure-resistant and walkable, and insensitive to moisture. In-house research resulted in our innovative bitumen roofing membranes with white carrara technology and flame-free roofing systems.

Going for gold with Bart Swings and Sanne Cant

The athletes sponsored by IKO are no minnows. Olympic skating champions including Jorien Ter Mors and Esmee Visser skate under the IKO flag. In cyclocross, Sanne Cant, triple world champion, is the most impressive name. Since this year, the top Belgian skater Bart Swings has also been part of the IKO skating team. He won a silver medal at the 2018 Winter Olympics and is determined to get the gold with the IKO team in Beijing 2022.

The top athletes of today and tomorrow

It is also important that we see sports sponsorship as a long-term commitment. It’s not just about linking our name to today’s top athletes. We are resolutely committed to supporting tomorrow’s top athletes and developing talent. For example, both the women and men have a youth team under the IKO flag.

Belgian top talent in cyclocross has also recently chosen the IKO team. Julie De Wilde will definitely ride with our team until 2023. Her reasons for choosing IKO are fully in line with our long-term vision on sport and sponsorship:

Julie De Wilde:

“The fact that a multidisciplinary approach is possible within the team was decisive. In the first instance, I want to progress further in the field, to accomplish the best version of myself. I still have a lot of progress to make, especially on the technical side, and I am convinced that the team will support me with total dedication.”

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In our business operations, we feel an affinity with top-level sport. We also believe in continuous progress. Like top athletes, we start every day with the drive to do better than yesterday. And that’s why you see IKO emblazoned on the jerseys of many athletes in the field and on the ice. Also so you would recognise the name of our company, but above all because you can always rely on us, as a leading company in our field, to go to great lengths to offer you the best solutions.

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The IKO group and its divisions are taking their social responsibilities very seriously in these unprecedented times. The top priority of our organisation remains the health of our employees, their families and vulnerable groups in our society. Preventing the further spread of COVID-19 is a shared responsibility for us all.

To guarantee the continuity of our core activities and the health of our employees, we have decided to spread the physical presence of our workforce as much as possible and to alternate it with working from home. IKO therefore remains available to its customers and suppliers.

Agility and Performance are two of IKO group’s core values. By using our human capital in the most agile way possible, IKO wants to both protect its employees and continue to serve its customers in the best possible way in these challenging times.

We are staying well informed on the developing situation and, as the need arises, we will send out further communication.

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Stay cool while you work outside! It sure is a challenge. Working on the roof during these hot, sultry summer days is not always pleasant and it is certainly not always without risk. No matter how great and fun the summer and the sun are, protection is recommended.

Here are a number of tips to get through the summer safely!

The dangers of the sun

Although it often rains in Belgium, the sun is still strong enough to be a danger for our skin. Working in the sun without protection and direct exposure to UV radiation are bad for our skin, and may result in skin cancer. In the afternoon (between noon and 3 p.m.) the UV radiation is at its highest. Anyone working outside falls in the high-risk group.

IKO cares for your health and has listed some “safe-through-the-summer” tips for you!

Check the weather forecast

Check the weather conditions before you set off to start your day. When the outside temperature is higher than your body temperature, it will be more difficult to cool down your body. Prepare for the weather and avoid unexpected surprises.

Water, water and more water!

Survive in extreme heat? Make sure you stay hydrated. Our bodies are made up of more than 60% of water. Water helps our bodies to digest food, absorb nutrients and oxygen, etc. In other words, our bodies need water.

Standing outside a long time, directly in the sun’s UV radiation, makes you sweat. Although sweating is a good and natural way to regulate your body temperature, it may also result in dehydration when you don’t regularly drink water. Drinking enough fluids before, during and after every project is simply a must! Cheers!

Use the shade

When you’re working on the roof there is usually not much shade to protect you. Try to take regular breaks in the shade, organise your consultation moments in the shade or try to briefly enjoy the air-conditioning. Make sure the air-conditioning is not too cold, otherwise the difference between the outside temperature and room temperature will be too great.

Sunscreen, sunscreen and more sunscreen: Sunscreen is indispensable!

Sunscreen should be a part of your basic equipment! Protect every patch of skin that is not covered by clothing. One layer of sunscreen a day is not enough. It is best to apply it several times a day, preferably every 2 hours and more often when you sweat or are working in the wind.

Don’t hold back, apply generously! Use sunscreen when it is cloudy too! An overcast sky does not mean there is no UV radiation.

Experts are unable to agree what kind of SPF (sun protection factor) is best. Some experts say an SPF in excess of 50 does not result in much extra benefit, while others say that it protects your skin better against burning and skin cancer than lower factors.

What you need to remember is that every sunscreen loses its SPF (sun protection factor) over time (after application). In other words, reapply sunscreen every few hours.

Special clothing

Protect your head with a hat or cap and your eyes with UV absorbing sunglasses. Did you know special UV protective clothing exists? For summer outdoor work, there are even special safety caps that protect your head from falling material and the sun. Another tip! Work in an overall or long trousers and a shirt with long sleeves, particularly in the afternoon sun.

However, please enjoy the summer weather as much as you can. But don’t forget to use protection. Start the day early, stay hydrated, take several breaks and use sunscreen.

IKO wishes you a GREAT summer!

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The zoo of Copenhagen is the new home to a unique Panda House and 2 new giant pandas. On top of the Panda House, a white IKO carrara roofing membrane has been installed, keeping a nice, clean and stable environment. The pandas and their new home were gifted by Queen Margrethe during her state visit in China in 2014.

On the 11th of April the official opening of the new Panda House took place. The new Panda House was revealed by a ceremony and in presence of the Queen of Denmark as well as the Chinese Ambassador, Deng Ying, and senior officials from China National Forestry and Grassland Administration. You could definitely say that our roof got a royal inauguration.

But why would our carrara roof be a great match for the home of these beautiful animals? Well our roof has multiple advantages that could benefit the pandas as well as the visitors. First of all our carrara roof is air-purifying which helps the surrounding environment. Second of all, it also has cooling and reflective assets which is a plus especially during summer.

The house itself was designed by a Danish architect, Bjarke Ingels, he was inspired by the Chinese yin and Yan symbols. The design allows the male and female panda to live apart most of the year, yet in close proximity and with easy access to a common area when the female is in heat once a year.

Welcoming these animals and creating the right home takes time. That’s why the zoo and their employees have been preparing for several months. As we all know, sprawling fresh bamboo is the favorite food resource of these animals. To make sure the two new inhabitants of the Copenhagen Zoo get their favorite food, a new farm in the southern part of Zealand will take care of the food supply of these animals.

To conclude, a visit to the Copenhagen Zoo to see the pandas and their house is highly recommended. Also don’t forget to take a close look at their IKO carrara roof.

IKO carrara roofing membrane in The Zoo of Copenhagen

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News

A professionally fitted vapour barrier is vital for all flat roofs

Protecting the warm side

Which vapour barrier should I choose?

High quality expertise makes it easier to choose the right vapour barrier

An ALU-reinforced vapour barrier enables a building to stand the test of time

As part of the IKO range, you can choose from five ALU-enhanced vapour barriers:

Selecting the right vapour barrier

A few more tips

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Do you know the difference between a warm, a cold and an inverted flat roof?

The best substrate for green roofs

IKO summa: the roofing membrane for all seasons

Discover the new IKO enertherm tapered insulation system

Do you know the difference between a warm, a cold and an inverted flat roof?

Most new builds have a warm flat roof

Optimal protection of insulation and roof construction

A cold roof has a number of major drawbacks

An inverted roof is sometimes a cost-effective option

Ballast layer required

Roof refurbishment without major rework

Disadvantages of an inverted flat roof

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Our measures regarding Covid-19

Safely into the summer!

IKO carrara roofing membrane at The Zoo of Copenhagen

The best substrate for green roofs

A green roof requires a suitable roofing membrane

Installing green roof on root resistant roofing

IKO’s green roof solutions

Green roof benefits

Roofs with warranty back-up

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Our measures regarding Covid-19

Safely into the summer!

IKO carrara roofing membrane at The Zoo of Copenhagen

A utility roof helps you get the most out of your home or office

An utility roof with extremely resistant roofing

Creating a roof terrace with IKO carbon or IKO pantera

Protecting your terrace garden roof against roots

A roof structure with an insurance-backed guarantee

IKO – proud sponsor of cyclocross and ice skating

For IKO, sponsorship of top-level sport is much more than just a logo on a jersey

The same drive as top athletes

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