The obvious risks of roofing are sadly all too well-known: working at height poses some of the biggest risks in the construction industry. Falls, hot working and musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) are some of the leading causes of work-related ill health across the sector. But what’s lesser known is the effects of dichloromethane: responsible for an…
Keeping costs down is the number one priority for any roofing contractor. It’s an industry that doesn’t have static fixed costs: project requirements and expectations can change with the weather – quite literally! But QDEK roofing adhesives have been designed with the number one aim to provide cost-effective adhesive solutions for roofers. By developing a…
It’s no secret that roofing is a risky business. Whilst working at height and hot works both pose huge threats to the health of roofers, the physical impacts of roofing are often overlooked. Musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) are all too common amongst roofers, with back pain, swelling, tendinitis, joint stiffness and disc damage accounting for 60%…
The flat roofing sphere is evolving. As professionals demand a cleaner and safer approach to adhesive engineering, they’re also looking for solutions that work across the board. We know that flat roofing is varied work and it’s never a ‘one membrane fits all’ kind of job. That’s why we’ve engineered adhesives that are compatible with…
It’s no secret that roofing is affected by the weather. As roofers are working up high, exposed to the elements, all weather conditions make an impact on their work. With colder temperatures creeping in, working with adhesives can be a bit daunting if you don’t have the know-how. That’s where good canister care and solid…
From the skyscrapers of Singapore to the high-rise office blocks of Manhattan, green roofs are redefining skylines across the world. However, these blooming spaces are taking off throughout the UK, with the government’s London Plan setting an ambitious target for 50% of the city to be green by 2050. With the uptake of these eco-friendly…
Here at QDEK, we’re revolutionising roofing with smart adhesive systems. The QDEK guarantee is simple: rapid drying, high coverage, phenomenal results every time. We’ve developed two innovative products specifically designed for use with the Kingspan OPTIM-R® roofing insulation system. These solvent-based products have been engineered by the brightest brains in roofing and trust us, they…
Is bonding EPDM your business? Do you need a solid all rounder that performs every time? QDEK knows the score and we’ve developed QDEK 2001 to do just that. This seriously strong adhesive will fit right into your kit and perform phenomenally on TPO flat roofing membranes too. We’re confident that once it’s in your…
The QDEK guarantee is simple: rapid, high-coverage bonding solutions that will stand the test of time. We deliver on this promise through the development of our smart application kit and tough adhesives that deliver unrivalled bonding solutions for single-ply roofers. This versatile kit is compatible with a wide variety of flat roofing membranes too, so…
It’s time to ditch the roller and bucket. If you’re a flat roofer, you’ll know exactly how messy traditional adhesive application can be: that’s where QDEK comes in. We’ve developed canister and gun systems that deliver high-coverage, zero waste adhesive application in a fraction of the time. By choosing QDEK, roofers can enjoy up to…
