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Metal Cladding and Roofing Manufacturers Association (MCRMA)

The Metal Cladding & Roofing Manufacturers Association (MCRMA) represents and promotes the interests of systems manufacturers, component suppliers, independent roofing and cladding inspectors and industry support services companies who provide products, systems and services within the non-domestic metal roof and wall market sector.

The MCRMA brings together the UK’s leading roofing and cladding providers who supply built up systems, insulated panels, rainscreens, rainwater management systems and structural deck systems. These companies have delivered to the majority of the industry’s most prestigious buildings creating imaginative and innovative building designs that offer cost-effective and sustainable solutions which will benefit future generations.

As the voice for the industry, MCRMA works closely with a variety of industry bodies and Standards committees to develop building envelope solutions and to disseminate best practice, ensuring that its members operate to the highest standards at all times.

MCRMA members are regarded as the premier suppliers of goods and service to the non-domestic building envelope sector and are known for their ability to speak with authority, have a full and unequalled knowledge of their business sector and without doubt offer reliability to their customers.

List of guidance documents

GD35 Aesthetics: Assessment and evaluation of cosmetic imperfections or damage – CPD APPROVED

GD34 The definition of cladding within the construction sector – CPD APPROVED

GD33 Executive Summary. Fasteners for metal roof and wall cladding: design, detailing and installation guide

GD33 Fasteners for metal roof and wall cladding: design, detailing and installation guide – CPD APPROVED

GD32 Self drilling fastener installation tools

GD31 Pre-laminated membrane and factory assembled insulated pre-laminated membrane gutters – CPD APPROVED

GD30 CE marking of fabricated structural steelwork for industrial, commercial and agricultural buildings

GD29 Manufacturing tolerances for profiled metal roof and wall cladding – CPD APPROVED

GD28 Mineral wool insulation installation: best practice design guide – CPD APPROVED

GD27 Installed tolerances: best practice design guide – CPD APPROVED

GD26 Executive Summary. Aluminium fabrications: a guide to good practice

GD26 Aluminium fabrications: a guide to good practice – CPD APPROVED

GD25 MCRMA statement on CE marking of roof walkway products

GD24 Installation of purlins and side rails – CPD APPROVED

GD23 Inspection checklist for metal-based roofing and cladding systems

GD22 Installing renewables on metal roofs: a checklist

GD21 Thermal performance of buildings: non-domestic construction

GD20 Serviceability states and deflection criteria guidance – CPD APPROVED

GD19 Effective sealing of end lap details in metal roofing constructions – CPD APPROVED

GD18 Guidance to the Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015

GD17 A guide to site installation of insulated roof panels – CPD APPROVED

GD16 Guidance for snow loading on cladding – CPD APPROVED

GD15 Guidance for wind loadings on roof and wall cladding – CPD APPROVED

GD14 Guidance on fastener specification

GD13 Non fragility of roofs: a checklist

GD12 Composite flooring systems: sustainable construction solutions

GD11 Fixings and fastenings for rainscreen systems

GD10 Working at Heights: a fall prevention and safety checklist – CPD APPROVED

GD09 Fall protection anchorage standards, EN795 2012 and CE marking

GD08 An introductory guide to rainscreen support systems

GD07 Installation and quality of workmanship

GD06 CE marking of construction products

GD05 CE marking Q&As download document

GD04 MCRMA advice on retention of title clauses

GD03 Guidance note on building regulations compliance

GD02 Guidance on industry guarantees and warranties

GD01 Built up systems and spacer stability

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Contact:

Metal Cladding and Roofing Manufacturers Association (MCRMA),
106 Ruskin Avenue,
Rogerstone,
Newport,
Gwent,
NP10 0BD.

Tel: 01633 895633

www.mcrma.co.uk

12 May 2023

Q&A: 12 years of Carlton Jones’ directorship of the MCRMA

This month marks the 12th year of Carlton Jones’ directorship of the Metal Cladding And Roofing Manufacturers Association (MCRMA).

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5 Sep 2022

MCRMA welcomes new member based in Worcester

The Metal Cladding and Roofing Manufacturers Association (MCRMA) is delighted to welcome a new member to the Association – Worcester-based Blueprint.

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13 Jun 2022

MCRMA adds three new CPDs to its online programme

The Metal Cladding & Roofing Manufacturers Association (MCRMA) has added three new CPD modules to its online CPD programme.

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3 May 2022

MCRMA extends its online CPD programme

The Metal Cladding & Roofing Manufacturers Association (MCRMA) has added a new CPD module to its online CPD programme.

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8 Apr 2022

Oakham Metal Products Ltd becomes MCRMA member

The Metal Cladding and Roofing Manufacturers Association (MCRMA) is delighted to welcome a new member to the Association.

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7 Mar 2022

MCRMA welcomes two new members

The Metal Cladding and Roofing Manufacturers Association (MCRMA) is delighted to welcome two new members to the Association.

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28 Feb 2022

MCRMA’s Advice Note on amendments to Building Regulations

The Metal Cladding and Roofing Manufacturers Association (MCRMA) has published a new Advice Note. This is entitled AN 08 The Building (Amendment) Regulations 2021 interim guidance.

Posted in Articles, Building Associations & Institutes, Building Industry News, Building Products & Structures, Building Regulations & Accreditations, Building Systems, Cladding, Facades, Publications, Roofs, Walls

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1 Feb 2022

Brand new guidance document published by MCRMA

The Metal Cladding and Roofing Manufacturers Association (MCRMA) publishes a new guidance document – GD40 Understanding membranes in ventilated rainscreen facades.

Posted in Articles, Building Associations & Institutes, Building Industry News, Building Products & Structures, Building Services, Building Systems, Cladding, Facades, Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning - HVAC, Membranes, Publications, Restoration & Refurbishment, Retrofit & Renovation, Roofs, Walls

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24 Jan 2022

MCRMA publishes sustainability guidance document

The Metal Cladding and Roofing Manufacturers Association (MCRMA) has published a new guidance document. This is entitled GD39 Sustainability and durability of metal roofing and cladding systems.

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24 Jun 2021

MCRMA elects first female chairperson following AGM

The Metal Cladding and Roofing Manufacturers Association (MCRMA) elects Clare Fenton as its new chairperson following its AGM (23 June).

Posted in Articles, Building Associations & Institutes, Building Industry News, Building Products & Structures, Building Systems, Cladding, Recruitment, Roofs, Walls

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1 Apr 2021

Structural roof decking with MCRMA – all the info

Structural roof decking offers the benefits of long span construction, enabling the design of lighter and more economic structures, explain the MCRMA.

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29 Mar 2021

MCRMA publications to educate specifiers and contractors

The MCRMA produces a range of publications to educate specifiers and contractors alike on metal building envelope design – these set out to answer some FAQs.

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16 Mar 2021

Floor decking with the MCRMA

Composite construction has proven popular because it combines structural efficiency with speed of construction to offer an economic solution for a wide range of building types, explain the MCRMA.

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8 Dec 2020

MCRMA gains two new members

The MCRMA has ended 2020 on a high note, with the announcement of two new member companies joining the Association.

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28 Oct 2020

MCRMA extends its online CPD programme

The MCRMA has added two new CPD modules to its online CPD programme, which is available to anyone seeking to develop their knowledge and skills within the metal building envelope sector.

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12 Aug 2020

MCRMA publishes advice note on safe roof work

The MCRMA has published a new Advice Note; AN 06 Safe working practices on roofs: the distinction between ‘walkable’ and ‘non-fragility’.

Posted in Articles, Building Associations & Institutes, Building Industry News, Building Products & Structures, Building Regulations & Accreditations, Cladding, Health & Safety, Roof Edge Protection, Roofs, Walls

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3 Aug 2020

MCRMA recruits new systems manufacturer member

The Metal Cladding and Roofing Manufacturers Association (MCRMA) is delighted to welcome BTS Facades & Fabrications Ltd as a new member in the systems manufacturer category.

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8 Jun 2020

New online aluminium fabrications CPD from MCRMA

Aluminium fabrications: a guide to good practice is the latest online CPD from the Metal Cladding & Roofing Manufacturers Association (MCRMA) to be approved by the CPD Certification Service.

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28 May 2020

MCRMA extends its online CPD programme

The MCRMA has added a new CPD module to its online CPD programme, available to those seeking to develop their knowledge and skills within the metal building envelope sector.

Posted in Articles, Building Associations & Institutes, Building Industry Events, Building Industry News, Building Products & Structures, Cladding, Continuing Professional Development (CPD's), Drainage, Guttering, Soffits & Fascias, Roofs, Training, Walls

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26 May 2020

Aluminium fabrication guidance for metal roof and wall cladding – MCRMA

The MCRMA has published a revised edition of its aluminium fabrications guidance document, entitled Aluminium fabrications: A guide to good practice.

Posted in Aluminium Products, Articles, Building Associations & Institutes, Building Industry News, Building Products & Structures, Building Systems, Cladding, Drainage, Guttering, Soffits & Fascias, Publications, Research & Materials Testing, Roofs, Training, Walls

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12 Feb 2020

MCRMA gains first system installer member

The MCRMA continues to go from strength to strength as it welcomes SPV Group as its first member in the system installer category.

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9 Dec 2019

New guidance on fasteners for metal roof and wall cladding

The MCRMA has published a new guidance document titled: Fasteners for metal roof and wall cladding: design, detailing and installation guide.

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27 Nov 2019

MCRMA introduces new membership category

The MCRMA is expanding its scope of operation to include those system installers who are involved in industrial, commercial and warehouse construction.

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13 Nov 2019

MCRMA provides learning on the go

MCRMA has reinforced its commitment to promoting best practice in the metal roofing and cladding industry with its range of online CPD courses.

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5 Aug 2019

MCRMA extends its online CPD programme

The MCRMA has added two CPD modules to its online CPD programme, ideal for anyone seeking to develop knowledge and skills within the metal building envelope sector.

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2 Jul 2019

MCRMA publishes guidance on pre-laminated membrane gutters

The MCRMA has published a guidance document titled Pre-laminated membrane and factory assembled insulated pre-laminated membrane gutters.

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1 Jul 2019

MCRMA publishes guidance on combustible ban compliance

The Metal Cladding & Roofing Manufacturers Association (MCRMA) has published an Advice Note titled AN 05 A2 Material Specification: Combustible Ban Compliance Note 1.

Posted in Aluminium Products, Articles, Building Associations & Institutes, Building Industry News, Building Products & Structures, Building Regulations & Accreditations, Building Systems, Cladding, Health & Safety, Posts, Research & Materials Testing, Roofs, Security and Fire Protection, Walls

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15 Feb 2019

Advice note published on the amendments to Building Regulations: MCRMA

The MCRMA has published an Advice Note titled AN 4: The Building (Amendment) Regulations England 2018.

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14 Feb 2019

MCRMA recruits new member in ALPOLIC

The Metal Cladding and Roofing Manufacturers Association (MCRMA) has announced a new member company to the Association, in the form of ALPOLIC.

Posted in Aluminium Products, Articles, Building Associations & Institutes, Building Industry News, Building Products & Structures, Building Systems, Cladding, Posts, Roofs, Walls

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5 Mar 2018

New trio of members for MCRMA

The Metal Cladding and Roofing Manufacturers Association (MCRMA) is continuing its heady growth by making three member company additions to the Association.

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9 Jan 2018

3A are five-star recruit for MCRMA

The Metal Cladding and Roofing Manufacturers Association (MCRMA) has announced 3A Composites GmbH have joined the Association.

Posted in Aluminium Products, Articles, Building Associations & Institutes, Building Industry News, Building Products & Structures, Building Systems, Cladding, Posts, Roofs, Steel and Structural Frames, Walls

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2 Nov 2017

A new addition to MCRMA

Wintech Testing & Certification is the latest company to join the Metal Cladding and Roofing Manufacturers Association.

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MCRMA produces new metal roofing and cladding guide

4 Sep 2017

MCRMA advice on aluminium composite material facade systems

The Metal Cladding & Roofing Manufacturers Association has published an updated Advice Note titled Aluminium Composite Material Facade Systems.

Posted in Articles, Building Industry News, Cladding, Facades, Health & Safety, Publications, Walls

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4 Sep 2017

The latest addition to MCRMA

The Metal Cladding and Roofing Manufacturers Association has welcomed a new member company – A. Proctor Group Ltd – to the Association.

Posted in Articles, Building Associations & Institutes, Building Industry News, Cladding, Roofs, Walls

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31 Jul 2017

MCRMA offers guidance on facade systems testing

The Metal Cladding & Roofing Manufacturers Association (MCRMA) has published a Facade Systems Testing Advice Note.

Posted in Building Industry News, Cladding, Facades, Publications, Roofs, Walls

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5 Jun 2017

MCRMA acquires two new member companies

Durrant Consulting and DHLowe Limited have joined the Metal Cladding & Roofing Manufacturers Association (MCRMA) as members.

Posted in Building Industry News

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8 May 2017

New CPD modules from MCRMA

The Metal Cladding & Roofing Manufacturers Association has added two new CPD modules to its online CPD programme.

Posted in Building Industry Events, Building Industry News, Continuing Professional Development (CPD's), Information Technology

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23 Jan 2017

New online CPD for the metal building envelope sector

A new online CPD programme launched by the MCRMA is now available to those looking to develop their knowledge within the metal building envelope sector.

Posted in Building Industry Events, Continuing Professional Development (CPD's), Posts

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2 Dec 2016

Hemsec Panel Technologies joins the MCRMA

Hemsec Panel Technologies has been revealed as the latest member of the Metal Cladding and Roofing Manufacturers Associations (MCRMA).

Posted in Building Associations & Institutes, Building Industry News

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10 Oct 2016

Charnwood Roofing Associates joins the MCRMA

The MCRMA has welcomed Charnwood Roofing Associates as part of the independent roofing and cladding inspectors group.

Posted in Building Associations & Institutes, Building Industry News

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15 Aug 2016

MCRMA guide to installing mineral wool insulation

MCRMA has published a new guide on the storage, handling and installation of mineral wool insulation in built-up metal roof and wall cladding systems.

Posted in Building Industry News, Building Products & Structures, Insulation, Posts, Publications

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19 Jul 2016

New document offers best practice guidance on installed tolerances

A new guidance document – entitled ‘GD27 Installed tolerances: best practice design guide’ – has been developed and published by the MCRMA.

Posted in Cladding, Publications, Steel and Structural Frames

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31 May 2016

MCRMA releases aluminium fabrications and flashings guidance

MCRMA has produced and released a new guidance document, offering best practice advice on the design of aluminium fabrications and flashings.

Posted in Aluminium Products, Publications

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2 Mar 2016

MCRMA welcomes two new members

The Metal Cladding and Roofing Manufacturers Association (MCRMA) has welcomed Regis and CY Associates as new members of the group.

Posted in Building Associations & Institutes, Building Industry News, Cladding, Roofs

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3 Feb 2016

Independent roofing consultant joins MCRMA

The MCRMA has introduced Under 1 Roofing Consultants as the latest member of its independent roofing and cladding inspectors group.

Posted in Building Associations & Institutes, Building Industry News, Posts, Roofs

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12 Jan 2016

New installation guide for purlins and side rails

The MCRMA has published a new guidance document offering good practice advice on the storage, handling and installation of purlins and side rails.

Posted in Building Products & Structures, Steel and Structural Frames

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18 Nov 2015

New checklist advises on metal roofing and cladding system specification

The MCRMA has created an inspection checklist for metal-based roofing and cladding systems, which are used on commercial, warehouse and industrial buildings.

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