Sat, 18 Apr 2026 14:14:45 +0100 https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/ Lussumo Vanilla 1.0.3 https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=174&Focus=9830#Comment_9830 https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=174&Focus=9830#Comment_9830 Sat, 24 Nov 2007 16:40:18 +0000 Henry Sears https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=174&Focus=9838#Comment_9838 https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=174&Focus=9838#Comment_9838 Sat, 24 Nov 2007 20:10:49 +0000 Mike George Posted By: Henry SearsHowever ASMET or roofkrete don't seem to need the PVC and other materials to make them waterproof.

Don't they? It isn't really clear how ASMET is made waterproof as we do not have enough information about the material composition from the ASMET boys. They use words like minerals to describe what is used but don't say what else. I suspect there is a polymer in there somewhere, something like SBR perhaps?]]> https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=174&Focus=74306#Comment_74306 https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=174&Focus=74306#Comment_74306 Fri, 12 Feb 2010 10:36:55 +0000 fostertom http://www.bdonline.co.uk/story.asp?storycode=3157852&origin=BDweeklydigest]]> https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=174&Focus=74312#Comment_74312 https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=174&Focus=74312#Comment_74312 Fri, 12 Feb 2010 11:01:23 +0000 RobinB
I loved the the example of the buildings in the article - cement inpregnated fabric inflated on site and hosed with water to form a shell.]]> https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=174&Focus=74577#Comment_74577 https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=174&Focus=74577#Comment_74577 Sat, 13 Feb 2010 20:38:01 +0000 goodbyegreenwash
Can anyone tell me what exactly he is referring to? I assume it isn't ASMET?]]> https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=174&Focus=74592#Comment_74592 https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=174&Focus=74592#Comment_74592 Sat, 13 Feb 2010 23:30:29 +0000 fostertom https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=174&Focus=74595#Comment_74595 https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=174&Focus=74595#Comment_74595 Sun, 14 Feb 2010 00:07:26 +0000 goodbyegreenwash
Do you know where I could find more info on ASMET? I'm researching sustainable construction methods on behalf of a university.]]> https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=174&Focus=74603#Comment_74603 https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=174&Focus=74603#Comment_74603 Sun, 14 Feb 2010 09:07:44 +0000 fostertom http://www.roofkrete.co.uk (the old co, possibly still going, from the Newton Abbott address) and http://www.krete.co.uk/ (the would-be new co)]]> https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=174&Focus=74664#Comment_74664 https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=174&Focus=74664#Comment_74664 Sun, 14 Feb 2010 19:36:25 +0000 James Norton
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]]> https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=174&Focus=74670#Comment_74670 https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=174&Focus=74670#Comment_74670 Sun, 14 Feb 2010 20:37:42 +0000 goodbyegreenwash Will try to contact the Krete company and find out more. Has anyone heard anything from them recently?]]> https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=174&Focus=74671#Comment_74671 https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=174&Focus=74671#Comment_74671 Sun, 14 Feb 2010 20:43:16 +0000 James Norton
http://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=4252&page=3#Item_12]]> https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=174&Focus=74672#Comment_74672 https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=174&Focus=74672#Comment_74672 Sun, 14 Feb 2010 20:44:10 +0000 James Norton Posted By: James Nortonhttp://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/showthread.html?p=26150549



Looks like Roofkrete still struggling to shake the slightly dodgy rep...! I particularly like the bit where Mrs Krete asks... "does any architect know of other membranes which are approved by the green building forum..."

get that: "approved by the green building forum" !

I really am quite keen to use it... ...but do wish Icopal or someone would buy them out and stop the whole thing looking so Rogue Traders... (note 'looking')

J]]> https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=174&Focus=74676#Comment_74676 https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=174&Focus=74676#Comment_74676 Sun, 14 Feb 2010 21:11:55 +0000 goodbyegreenwash
but I think that if ASMET/ Roofkrete really does everything it claims, and someone could market it properly, then it could do quite well.

]]> https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=174&Focus=74678#Comment_74678 https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=174&Focus=74678#Comment_74678 Sun, 14 Feb 2010 21:24:51 +0000 Mike George https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=174&Focus=74679#Comment_74679 https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=174&Focus=74679#Comment_74679 Sun, 14 Feb 2010 21:33:05 +0000 goodbyegreenwash https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=174&Focus=74680#Comment_74680 https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=174&Focus=74680#Comment_74680 Sun, 14 Feb 2010 21:56:44 +0000 Mike George https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=174&Focus=74682#Comment_74682 https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=174&Focus=74682#Comment_74682 Sun, 14 Feb 2010 22:19:50 +0000 goodbyegreenwash No secret formula just ferrocement

Mike, have you seen the above? it seems to be scattered throughout the whole thread. I don't understand why Steve Leigh would suddenly change his position like this, when he seemed to be so passionate in the first place. There seems to be something a bit strange here. I have no idea what the secret formula is, but it has been previously mentioned that it is patented?
I would also like to find out, as I know of some folks in Brussels who are quite interested in this.
Also, have you, or anyone else on this thread, got any video evidence of the ASMET house in action?]]> https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=174&Focus=74684#Comment_74684 https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=174&Focus=74684#Comment_74684 Sun, 14 Feb 2010 22:26:09 +0000 fostertom Posted By: Mike GeorgeHe always maintained that he could not reveal the material compositionIt's no secret - it's all in this very thread - what more does anyone want?]]> https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=174&Focus=74685#Comment_74685 https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=174&Focus=74685#Comment_74685 Sun, 14 Feb 2010 23:10:56 +0000 Mike George https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=174&Focus=74689#Comment_74689 https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=174&Focus=74689#Comment_74689 Mon, 15 Feb 2010 00:44:26 +0000 ali.gill I've specified 'roofkrete' on a current project so should have installation feedback and photos later this year.
34m2 flat roof terrace plus parapet upstands as per the top detail on parapet pdf here:
http://www.krete.co.uk/technical-information
His number is listed on the website so dont see it a problem to post it here
Roy Jenkins on 07970 455 050]]> https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=174&Focus=74690#Comment_74690 https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=174&Focus=74690#Comment_74690 Mon, 15 Feb 2010 00:54:51 +0000 wookey https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=174&Focus=74691#Comment_74691 https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=174&Focus=74691#Comment_74691 Mon, 15 Feb 2010 01:02:10 +0000 ali.gill Give him a call and ask for details of the most local approved installer, they will probably be approved for a number of systems and can advise you from there.
No point choosing a system then finding no-one can get to you cos they're miles away.]]> https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=174&Focus=74798#Comment_74798 https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=174&Focus=74798#Comment_74798 Mon, 15 Feb 2010 21:18:19 +0000 James Norton
J]]> https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=174&Focus=74833#Comment_74833 https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=174&Focus=74833#Comment_74833 Tue, 16 Feb 2010 00:58:29 +0000 Saint https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=174&Focus=74856#Comment_74856 https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=174&Focus=74856#Comment_74856 Tue, 16 Feb 2010 10:39:44 +0000 RobinB