Can flat roof works be carried out on occupied residential blocks?

Yes. Liquid rubber cold-applied systems do not require internal access and can be applied to occupied residential blocks without disrupting residents, subject to appropriate working-at-height controls and zone management.

What warranty evidence do you provide for RP asset management purposes?

Manufacturer warranties are issued on completion of qualifying installations by trained approved applicators. These are suitable for inclusion in RP asset management records and can support Decent Homes compliance reporting.

Registered Provider Sector

Housing Associations

Housing associations and registered providers manage large volumes of flatted residential development — blocks of flats, sheltered housing schemes, mixed-use buildings and associated commercial estate buildings. The flat roofs, communal roof decks and below-ground service areas of these buildings represent a significant waterproofing maintenance liability that requires cost-effective, long-life solutions.

Project Assessment System Selector

Sector Pressures & Constraints

Housing associations have specific obligations to residents: building fabric must be maintained to prevent damp, water ingress and structural deterioration that affects habitability. The Social Housing Decent Homes Standard and the Building Safety Act create regulatory pressure for demonstrable building fabric maintenance. RP development committees and finance teams require value-for-money evidence for all CAPEX expenditure, and systems that extend asset life — reducing the frequency of re-intervention — are preferred over lower-cost, shorter-life alternatives.

Refurbishment Context

Most housing association flatted stock built in the 1950s–1980s features built-up felt roofing on concrete or timber flat roofs that is now well past its service life. Liquid rubber overlay systems allow these roofs to be refurbished — without structural intervention or disturbance to residents below — using cold-applied application. For blocks with communal roof terraces or planted decks, specialist below-ground-style waterproofing systems may be required to address hydrostatic pressure and root penetration issues.

How Forti Nova Works with Housing Associations

Forti Nova supplies waterproofing systems for housing association projects, working with in-house asset management teams, specialist roofing contractors and main contractors delivering planned maintenance programmes. We provide technical specification, system supply with full manufacturer backing, and coordination with trained approved applicators. Housing associations should engage an appropriate principal contractor for site management — Forti Nova's role is system supply and technical support, not on-site management.