Garland UK Becomes Founding Member of the Bitumen Flat Roofing Association
Garland UK are proud to announce our role as a founding member of the Bitumen Flat Roofing Association (BFRA), a newly formed collective dedicated to upholding and advancing standards within the flat roofing industry.
As a trusted UK manufacturer and supplier of high-performance bituminous membrane systems, this milestone represents a natural extension of our commitment to quality, innovation, and industry leadership.
Strengthening Industry Standards
Becoming a founding member of the BFRA isn’t just about industry recognition, it’s about reinforcing our promise to clients across the education, healthcare, commercial, and residential sectors.
The BFRA’s core mission is to raise awareness of the critical performance and regulatory standards required in bituminous flat roofing. This aligns seamlessly with our own values at Garland UK, delivering watertight solutions that go beyond compliance, ensuring durability, environmental resilience, and long-term value.
Whether you’re working with us on a complex refurbishment or a new-build development, you can be assured that our involvement with the BFRA helps inform best practice across every element of your project, from system design and specification through to installation and long-term aftercare.
An Industry Voice for Progress and Protection
The formation of the BFRA comes at a crucial time, with the industry seeking more robust protections for clients and more clarity on flat roofing performance. Garland UK’s involvement is underpinned by over 20 years of technical expertise and our dedication to raising industry expectations.
“As a founding member of the BFRA, we’re delighted to be part of an initiative that champions quality and compliance in bituminous roofing,” says Ben Whitemore, Technical Product Manager at Garland UK. “Our customers will benefit from the collective expertise the BFRA brings, helping to ensure that roofing solutions are not only high-performing but meet the highest safety and environmental standards.”
Through this new association, we will collaborate with fellow BFRA members to support training, share knowledge, and challenge substandard practice, ensuring that clients and contractors alike can trust in the integrity of every system.
Backed by Expertise, Delivered with Confidence
Garland UK is more than a manufacturer; we’re your technical partner throughout the building lifecycle. Our dedicated Technical Managers provide on-the-ground project support, while our in-house experts drive forward innovation in system design and application.
Combined with our Single-Point Guarantees and access to our Roof Asset Management Programme (RAMP), our clients receive complete peace of mind, from first survey to final sign-off and ongoing maintenance.
By choosing Garland UK, you’re choosing a company that doesn’t just meet standards, we help shape them. As proud founding members of the BFRA, we remain committed to leading the bituminous roofing sector with responsibility, professionalism, and technical excellence.