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Axter UK's lively and informative newsletter headlines with news describing Axter's green roof systems, as exhibited in February at ecobuild 2008. Please click on the link here to download it as a PDF for immediate viewing. A printed version is available direct from Axter.

Exhibiting at ECOBUILD for the first time, European waterproofing giant Axter presented a range of products for both intensive and extensive green roofs as well as innovative solutions for green walls.

Of greatest interest was HYDROPACK, a complete extensive sedum green roof system in a tray. HYDROPACK meets all environmental requirements comprising recycled materials and off site fabrication. The system is simple to transport and install so that no specialist labour is required on site as all elements (drainage, reservoir, growing medium, filter layer, plants) are pre-packaged for easy handling. HYDROPACK allows activity on the waterproofing for maintenance or repair work without constraint, as the trays are easily unclipped for removal and reinstatement later.

In addition Axter promoted the VERTIGE irrigation system for extensive green roofs offering a lightweight solution under sedum, grass or wildflower greening without the need for a growing medium. When linked to a grey water recycling system VERTIGE ensures that roofs stay green even in the driest of summers.

Also on show was a modular green walling system ideal for disguising bland exteriors such as multi-storey car parks.

For full details of our green products see the new issue of our newsletter Axt'Grind.

Due to expanding business activity Axter has relocated to bigger and better premises in a brand new development in the heart of Ransomes Europark in Ipswich.

Unfortunately this move has meant that we have had to change our telephone and fax numbers. Our new office page has full details of the new address and numbers.

Axter UK's lively and informative newsletter headlines with news describing 3 high profile projects using the Wilotekt hot-melt system supplied by Axter. Please click on the link here to download it as a PDF for immediate viewing. A printed version is available direct from Axter.

CE marking

An explanation of the complex issues regarding CE marking in today's new Europe has been added here.

Although some products such as Axter's WILOTEKT-PLUS structural waterproofing system already carry a CE mark the recently published harmonised European Standard BS EN 13707 : 2004 Flexible sheets for waterproofing - Reinforced bitumen sheets for roof waterproofing - Definitions and characteristics means that it will not be too long before we see many more CE marked products appearing on the UK market.

In the coming years CE marking is destined to become the main method of establishing "fitness of materials" under the Building Regulations but as this topic is not well understood Axter's Managing Director, John Medlock, has prepared a briefing note on the subject entitled "Product certification in the new Europe - CE marking explained". This can be freely downloaded by clicking on the link below.

CPD Seminar - CE marking explained

To supplement the briefing document on CE marking Axter offer a free CPD seminar on the subject. If you would like Axter to come to your premises to give this seminar please contact Axter directly.

The importance of the NBS logo

Axter is pleased to announce that many of its most popular roofing specification clauses are now available on the NBS BUILDING specification writer. NBS Building is the most widely used specification writer in the UK and comprises a library of pre-written specification clauses with extensive guidance, suitable for a wide variety of construction projects. It is available in three levels of service depending upon the size and complexity of projects undertaken. This means that information on Axter's products and systems is now available in over 7,000 architects' practices in the UK.

Further information is available at the NBS website:

Axter green roof brochure

Axter's intensive and extensive green roof products, carrying up to 20 year guarantee when installed by an AxterSure partner, are shown off in this new brochure. A full design and install service is offered. The system has been used to create over 2,000,000 M² of green space worldwide since 1994. Please click on the link here to download the brochure as a PDF for immediate viewing. A printed version is available direct from Axter.

Axter Triple Protection brochure

Axter's Flexiphalte Triple Protection system offers a fully bonded inverted roofing and structural waterproofing system. Please click on the here to download the brochure as a PDF for immediate viewing. A printed version is available direct from Axter.

Axter UK's lively and informative newsletter headlines with news describing 6,000 m² of green roofs designed and supplied by Axter. Please click on the link here to download it as a PDF for immediate viewing. A printed version is available direct from Axter.

UK local website goes live...

Axter Ltd makes its presence felt locally in the UK with its own website. Created specifically for its UK customers the site offers a focus point for information on a wide range of our products - and a source of help with all aspects of project specification.