Right First Time: The Future of Membrane Suitability
30 Sept 2026
Building Envelope Stage
Building Envelope Stage
Approved Document B, Awaab's Law and the Future Homes Standard are converging on the roof. As fire safety rules tighten, repair timeframes shorten, and solar PV goes mainstream, membrane suitability is a critical compliance consideration. However, the vast majority of membrane installations still go wrong in some way, with key failures at both specification and installation stages. This panel cuts through the noise to ask what "suitable" will mean going forward, and how the sector can get it right first time.

