The Liquid Roofing and Waterproofing Association (LRWA) is a UK member organisation of manufacturers of liquid applied coatings for buildings, professional coatings contractors and associated trade suppliers.
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History
The association was formed in the 1970s and was originally known as the BRCMA (Bituminous Roof Coating Manufacturers Association). The primary purpose of the association was to promote good practice in all areas of the UK bituminous roof coatings industry.
The late 1980s and early 1990s saw the rise in popularity of non-bituminous products and in particular liquid roofing.
Recognising this trend, the association reinvented itself as ELRA (European Liquid Roofing Association), now focusing solely on liquid roofing systems. The 'European' tag reflected the associations involvement in the drafting of European standards for all areas of liquid roofing.
In 2005 a second reinvention took place as ELRA became ELWA (European Liquid Waterproofing Association) in recognition of the wider applications for liquid waterproofing products, for example the protection and waterproofing of car park decks.
In 2010 the association identified a need for an industry voice for liquid roofing, which was and remains the fastest growing sector of the roofing market in the UK. The 'European' label was dropped as the association re-launched as LRWA (Liquid Roofing and Waterproofing Association).
Members
LRWA members fall into one of three categories:
Membrane manufacturers
UK manufacturers (and wholly owned subsidiaries) of liquid applied waterproofing products. LRWA's membrane manufacturers membership includes 90% of the UK Liquid Roofing market.
Associates
UK manufacturers of ancillary materials and components used in conjunction with LRWA's membrane manufacturer members' liquid waterproofing systems. LRWA's Associate members' specialisms include the manufacture of thermal and acoustic insulation, vapour control layers, drainage, plant and safety equipment.
Contractors
LRWA's Contractor membership is made up of UK roofing contractors approved or licensed to receive and install the products of LRWA's manufacturer members.
LRWA Objectives
LRWA Publications
Training & Education
Specialist Apprentice Programme- LRWA's specialist course designed to train roofing contractors / future roofers in the installation of liquid waterproofing systems.
RIBA-Approved-Online-CPD - Online educational seminar - approved by RIBA - aimed at specifiers, architects, and surveyors.