In this issue of Building Update, we are delighted to select Tuff Waterproofing Limited for our Products Innovation Award 2023, for ongoing innovation in flat roof waterproofing.
Tuff Waterproofing provides premium waterproofing liquid solutions for flat roofs across UK domestic and commercial sectors. The advanced precision TuffStuff® formula range uses cutting-edge liquid polyester resins, glass fibre mat reinforcement and flexible edge trims, ensuring a fully integrated 100% waterproof seamless finish.
Established in 2011, the North Yorkshire-based company has prioritised research and development, to elevate further its TuffStuff® range of products across the construction industry. The leading products are widely available through an extensive network of stockists throughout the UK and the 25-year product warranty provides lasting peace of mind.
With exponential growth year-on-year, including throughout the COVID-19 Pandemic, the company is widely seen as a Powerhouse in the GRP flat roof market. The TuffStuff® formula range is synonymous with premium waterproofing liquid solutions and not only that, the Product Development Team work hard to ensure the products continually give optimised results.
The latest GRP roofing innovation is TuffStuff® flexible GRP: a single resin solution designed to push the boundaries in flat roof waterproofing. The product is exceptionally cost and time-effective: quick to lay and with no need to strip/re-deck the roof. The building trade love this product, as it only requires two coats and 225gsm reinforcing mat, which is applied within two hours, making this the leading market on the market.
The advanced solution can be directly applied to felt, asphalt, single-ply, GRP, concrete, timber or metal. The robust, waterproof membrane is ideal for areas of heavy-duty foot traffic and can even be applied to vertical sections without the traditional sagging concerns. The fast-curing system has a walk-on time of between 30-60 minutes and once laid and whilst curing, the product is automatically showerproof.
For added reassurance, the TuffStuff® Flexible GRP only needs one coat for a 10-year system or two coats for a 20-year system, and is crack resistant with no risk of weak points.
We caught up with Managing Director: Greg Gimenez to find out more about this innovative product range, “We are suppliers of liquid, waterproofing products for flat roofs (GRP and Polyurethane). Our products are easy-to-use and are universally loved by the building trade. What puts us ahead of our competitors is our innovative TuffStuff® Flexible GRP product, launched two years ago to bolster our premium GRP range. The robust, waterproof membrane breaks down with CSM reinforcement for quick and tidy detailing and what’s more, the one-pot system means one coat can last up to a decade and two coats last for 20 years suiting multiple substrates and is showerproof whilst curing. Our product doesn’t require stripping back and replacing the roof, saving roofers time and money by overlaying the roof.”
“Our comprehensive range of products include: resins and catalysts, reinforcing materials, roof trims, application tools, and beyond this, we offer a thorough training programme and demo days at business locations around the country with excellent technical advice regarded by many as the best in the business. We arrange a bespoke session at your convenience, designed to consolidate or enhance knowledge of installation methods for our Premium Standard GRP or Flexible GRP product ranges, with certification provided subsequent to the training session.”
To view the full product range, find a local UK stockist, to book a training session or to find out more, please see the website below:
T 01977 680250
www.tuffstuff.co.uk