Document library
Technical guidance and component quality standards
This library has been authored by the Technical Committee of the Single Ply Roofing Association, which includes representation from every membership category — membrane manufacturers, associates, contractors and distributors. Based on the membership’s knowledge, skills and decades of experience, it is the current view of best practice in the design, specification, installation and maintenance of single ply roofing systems in the UK.
All documents listed are the latest versions. If you need a copy of a previous version, email technical@spra.co.uk.
CQS01
BRUFMA/SPRA Quality Standards
PDF · 134 KB
CQS02a
Expanded Polystyrene Insulation Boards for Roofing
PDF · 113 KB
CQS02b
Expanded Polystyrene Insulation Boards for Inverted Roofs
PDF · 114 KB
CQS03
Extruded Polystyrene Insulation Boards for Roofing
PDF · 113 KB
CQS04
Stone Mineral Wool Insulation Boards for Flat Roofing
PDF · 744 KB
CQS05
Mechanical Fasteners for Attachment of Insulation and Membranes
PDF · 71 KB
CQS06
Rooflights
PDF · 85 KB
CQS07
Roof Access Hatches
PDF · 66 KB
CQS08
Factory-Manufactured Single Ply Membrane Gutters
PDF · 66 KB
CQS09
Fall Protection Anchor Devices
PDF · 270 KB
CQS10
Vacuum Insulated Panels (VIPs) for Roofing Applications
PDF · 69 KB
CQS11
Rainwater Outlets for Use with Single Ply Membrane Systems
PDF · 66 KB
CQS12
Gypsum Boards with Mat Reinforcement for Flat Roofing
PDF · 383 KB
CQS13
Pedestal Systems for Flat Roofing
PDF · 66 KB
S01
Design Guide for Single Ply Roofing
PDF · 740 KB
S02
Ten Reasons to Specify a SPRA Contractor
PDF · 327 KB
S03
Membrane Product Substitution Checklist
PDF · 114 KB
S04
Guarantees: A Guide for Clients and Designers
PDF · 362 KB
S05
Safety: Design Considerations for Reduced Risk
PDF · 1.53 MB
S06
Adhesives: Quality Control
PDF · 813 KB
S07
Sealants: The Use of Sealants in Single Ply Roofing
PDF · 709 KB
S08
Non-Destructive Testing of Single Ply Membrane Roof Coverings
PDF · 476 KB
S09
Acoustic Control Within Buildings
PDF · 1.02 MB
S10
Falls and Drainage for Single Ply Roofs
PDF · 255 KB
S11a
Single Ply Roofing Guide and Checklist for Wind Loading
PDF · 1.08 MB
S11b
Wind Loading: Protocol for Calculations
PDF · 2.82 MB
S12
Homeowners’ Guide
PDF · 8.94 MB
S13
Protection of Single Ply Membrane Roofs – Guidance and Checklists
PDF · 788 KB
S14
Best Practice for Securing Seams in Single Ply Membranes
PDF · 2.82 MB
S15
Site Pull-Out Test Protocol for Flat Roofs
PDF · 1.37 MB
S16
Guidance for the Attachment of Single Ply Roofing Systems to Concrete Decks and Roof Slabs
PDF · 534 KB
S19
Fire Classification of Construction Products and Building Elements
PDF · 232 KB
S20
Junctions of Compartment Walls with Flat Roofs
PDF · 602 KB
S21
Pedestal Systems for Flat Roofing
PDF · 1.37 MB
S22
Fragile Structural Flat Roof Decks
PDF · 133 KB
S23
Passivhaus: Considerations for Single Ply Roofing
PDF · 365 KB
S25
Abutment Flashings Behind Rainscreen Cladding
PDF · 168 KB
S26
Dormer Windows and Mansard Roofs
PDF · 168 KB
SPRA · LRWA · NFRC
Changes in Regulations and Approved Documents Relating to Fire Safety for Flat Roofs and Balconies on ‘Relevant Buildings’ in England
PDF · 675 KB
SPRA · LRWA · NFRC
External Fire Exposure of Roof Decks Within a Roof Build-Up
PDF · 32.4 MB
SPRA · NFRC
Declarations of Performance and Conformity Assessment Marking
PDF · 214 KB
SPRA · NFRC
Stone Mineral Wool Insulation for Flat Roofing
PDF · 231 KB
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