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48 guides
Application guide

RoofCheck user guide

How to complete a RoofCheck pre-assessment, understand your risk score and six-area report, and book the right survey for your commercial roof.

Cross-sector
Knowledge

Measuring roofing system flexibility

What is elongation at break and how to measure flexibility with a liquid applied roofing system.

Construction · Fibrecoat
Knowledge

How to use Project lists

Use our Project Lists tool to plan your next job.

Construction · Overcoat
Knowledge

What is a cold roof

An overview of a cold roof construction Cold roofing, also known as 'cold deck' roofing, places the insulation at ceiling level, below the roof deck, so the void above the insulation stays cold.

Construction
Knowledge

What is a warm roof

An overview of a warm roof construction A warm roof is a type of roof construction that is designed to maintain a consistent internal temperature by trapping heat within the building.

Construction
Knowledge

What is thermal expansion and contraction?

What is thermal expansion and contraction and how does it effect your roof Thermal expansion and contraction in roofing is a phenomenon that occurs as a result of temperature changes in the.

Construction
Product advice

Overcoat layer thickness

2kg of product per square metre (m²) which will give you a 1mm thick layer over the roof surface.

Construction · Overcoat
Application guide

Applying Overcoat to existing roof surfaces

Yes, Overcoat has been designed to bond to most roofing substrates including felt, wood, metal, fibreglass (GRP) and asbestos without the need to strip and replace.

Construction · Overcoat
Application guide

Using Overcoat to repair valleys and gutters

Yes!

Construction · Overcoat
Application guide

Overcoat Installation Overview

How to apply the Overcoat system The Overcoat high-performance liquid applied roofing system meets most budgets and performance requirements, with a 10-year Basecare guarantee Main system components.

Construction · Overcoat
Manufacturing & process

Overcoat Curing times

Estimated curing times for the Overcoat system.

Construction · Overcoat
Application guide

Applying Overcoat to Concrete

How to apply the Overcoat system to a concrete surface Any dirt, soil or other contaminants must be removed from the roof's surface before installing the Overcoat system.

Construction · Overcoat
Application guide

Applying Overcoat to GRP Fibreglass

How to apply the Overcoat roofing system to a GRP fibreglass roof Any dirt, soil or other contaminants must be removed from the roof's surface before installing the Overcoat system.

Construction · Overcoat
Application guide

Applying Overcoat to Rubber (EPDM)

How to apply the Overcoat roofing system to waterproof rubber (EPDM) Any dirt, soil or other contaminants must be removed from the roof's surface before installing the Overcoat system.

Construction · Overcoat
Application guide

Applying Overcoat to Felt

How to apply the Overcoat roofing system to a felt roof Any dirt, soil or other contaminants must be removed from the roof's surface before installing the Overcoat system.

Construction · Overcoat
Application guide

Applying Overcoat to Lead

How to apply the Overcoat roofing system to waterproof lead Any dirt, soil or other contaminants must be removed from the roof's surface before installing the Overcoat system.

Construction · Overcoat
Application guide

Applying Overcoat to Asphalt

How to apply the Overcoat roofing system to waterproof Asphalt roofing Any dirt, soil or other contaminants must be removed from the roof's surface before installing the Overcoat Roofing System.

Construction · Overcoat
Application guide

Applying Overcoat to Asbestos

How to apply the Overcoat roofing system to waterproof Asbestos roofing Any dirt, soil or other contaminants must be removed from the roof's surface before installing the Overcoat Liquid Roofing.

Construction · Overcoat
Application guide

Applying Overcoat to Steel Gutters

How to apply the Overcoat roofing system to waterproof and protect steel gutters Any dirt, soil or other contaminants must be removed from the roof's surface before installing the Overcoat Liquid.

Construction · Overcoat
Product advice

Overcoat substrate guide

Overcoat can be applied to a range of surfaces, depending on the substrate a primer will need to be applied before coating.

Construction · Overcoat
Programme

Approved contractor application

Providing that there are no complications we expect to process applications within 30 working days.

Construction
Application guide

Applying the Fibrelast Topcoat

How to apply the Fibrelast finishing topcoat system Apply the finishing topcoat when the laminate is semi-cured, this means you can walk on the roof without any stickiness and the glass layer is.

Construction · Fibrelast
Programme

Requesting a Basecare+ callout

Requesting a callout from your Basecare+ warranty can be done online by signing into your account and clicking into the Basecare section from the Dashboard.

Construction · Basecare
Programme

Basecare Guarantee Cost

The Standard Basecare cover comes free with every Allbase product that carries the Basecare cover and includes up to 25 years of material cover, maintenance schedule and free technical support.

Construction · Basecare
Programme

Contractor portal

Information about our approved contractor portal Our approved contractor portal is a web-based system that allows contractors to complete a range of different tasks including; If you are one of our.

Construction · Basecare
Programme

Making a Basecare claim

If the worst has happened and you have a problem with your Allbase products or installation then we want to make your claim to be as painless as possible.

Construction · Basecare
Programme

Transfer your Basecare plan

If you have an Basecare plan and want to sell your property, you can also transfer the ownership of your Basecare plan.

Construction · Basecare
Programme

Benefits of using an Approved Contractor

Features and benefits of using an approved installer with your Allbase products on your next project.

Construction · Basecare
Programme

Standard Basecare Guarantee

How to apply for the standard Basecare guarantee In order to register for the standard Basecare guarantee you will first need to record some important details from your project using the Allbase.

Construction · Basecare
Manufacturing & process

Fibrecoat Primers and surface treatments

More information on the range of compatible primers and surface treatments for the Fibrecoat system.

Construction · Fibrecoat
Manufacturing & process

Fibrecoat Curing Times

Estimated curing times for the Fibrecoat system.

Construction · Fibrecoat
Application guide

Applying the Fibrecoat system

How to apply the Fibrecoat roofing system Any dirt, soil or other contaminants must be removed from the surface of the roof prior to installation of the Fibrecoat system.

Construction · Fibrecoat
Manufacturing & process

Fibrecoat Humidity Primer

Humidity Primer is made up of both resin & hardener; once both components are homogeneously mixed together the primer will change to a white liquid.

Construction · Fibrecoat
Manufacturing & process

Tecnocem epoxy cement

Product information for the Tecnocem epoxy cement system Tecnocem is a three component waterborne epoxy-cement system designed to be applied over a porous (concrete) surface with high moisture.

Construction · Fibrecoat
Manufacturing & process

Fibrecoat Porosity Sealer

Product information for the Fibrecoat Porosity Sealer Porosity Sealer is a single component, solvent based low viscosity primer designed for use as a general purpose primer for most well-dry porous.

Construction · Fibrecoat
Manufacturing & process

Fibrecoat PU Solvent

Product information for the Fibrecoat PU primer PU Solvent is a single component, combination of strong organic solvents manufactured specifically for compatibility with Fibrecoat.

Construction · Fibrecoat
Manufacturing & process

Fibrecoat PU Primer

Product information for the Fibrecoat PU primer The Fibrecoat PU Primer is a single component, low viscosity primer/activator designed for priming non-porous surfaces such as exposed metal, PVC, old.

Construction · Fibrecoat
Manufacturing & process

Fibrecoat system components

Summarising the different Fibrecoat system components available Fibrecoat is a liquid applied high performance; high build polyurethane coating for use on most roof surfaces including asphalt.

Construction · Fibrecoat
Product advice

Fibrecoat coverage rates

Typical Fibrecoat material coverage rates for different surface conditions.

Construction · Fibrecoat
Application guide

Fibrecoat installation overview

How to apply the Fibrecoat advanced fibreglass roofing system The Fibrecoat high performance liquid applied roofing system meets most budgets and performance requirements, with a 25 year expected.

Construction · Fibrecoat
Programme

Approved Installer Requirements

Information on how to become an Allbase approved contractor Allbase Approved Contractors are accredited to install our range of domestic and commercial liquid applied systems manufactured by Allbase.

Construction
Knowledge

Roofing Safety Tips

When it comes to working on a roof, looking after your safety should be top of the list, no matter how easy you think it's going to be.

Construction
Programme

Contractor code of conduct

Guidance for Allbase approved contractors when carrying out maintenance or modernisation work on properties.

Construction
Programme

Finding trustworthy contractors

Some helpful hints and tips on finding trustworthy contractors.

Construction
Application guide

How to clean and maintain a Fibrelast Roof

A quick video on how to take care of your Fibrelast GRP fibreglass roof.

Construction · Fibrelast
Application guide

Applying the Fibrelast Base Resin

A guide on how to apply the Fibrelast GRP roofing base resin system As per our fibreglassing guide, we recommend that you should use either 1 layer of 600gm or 2 layers of 450gm fibreglass matting.

Construction · Fibrelast
Manufacturing & process

Fibrelast and catalyst

Details on how much catalyst you should use and mix into the Fibrelast resins and topcoats.

Construction · Fibrelast
Product advice

Fibrecoat substrate guide

The Fibrecoat system can be applied to a range of surfaces, depending on the substrate a primer will need to be applied before coating.

Construction · Fibrecoat