John Fetherston Asphalt Roofing Specialists was established in 1961 in the Cabra area of Dublin and is headquartered at Western Parkway Business Park in the Ballymount area of Dublin.
From humble beginnings, this fourth-generation company has grown to be one of the leading and most reputable specialist roofing contractors in the country. They facilitate asphalt roofing within the domestic, commercial and public sectors.
“My father and his two brothers and their father before them were roofing contractors,” Managing Director John Fetherston explained. “I went out on my own 40 years ago at age of 18. My brother Paul is one of 12 employees that currently works with us while my son, John junior, is the fourth generation to carry on the family tradition.”
The family-run operation is one of only a hand full of certified contractors specialising in asphalt and torch-on felt in the country. The company carries full public liability insurance and tax clearance certificates.
They are approved contractors for all the professional materials that that they use and these include Permaphalt, Paralon, Hot-Melt, IKO Systems and Liquid Systems, all of which have high standing, longevity and are tried and trusted in their field.
Depending on what the requirements are, Permaphalt is available in two systems. Permaphalt is specially formulated mastic asphalt roofing that uses advanced polymer technology to give the ideal combination of long term durability, increased fatigue resistance, improved temperature stability and ease of installation.
Permaphalt is the result of extensive research and development, and the careful selection of polymers to provide improved performance in all flat roof specifications. It can be applied to form a continuous waterproof covering over flat, sloped or curved surfaces. It can be worked around pipes, roof lights and other projections to provide a completely seam free membrane.
Also, it is the only polymer modified asphalt to gain LPCB approval and is suitable for insulated warm roofs, un-insulated cold roofs and inverted/green roof configurations.
From the perspective of a professional roofing contractor, Paralon is a very adaptable and adjustable material to work with and can be used in many different types of waterproofing applications.
John Fetherston Roofing Specialists have been using the Paralon (Italian) waterproof membrane system for many years and have never had any problems with the product. The product’s reputation shows that on inspection, even after several decades, roofs that have had this product applied to them are still in very good condition and continue to give good water proof sealing.
Over the years Paralon have spent much time and effort with their innovation and development of the product and as a result are very knowledgeable about it. The suitability of the material covers virtually all types of roof design. From large scale commercial structures which would be ideal for warm and cold roof construction to small domestic roof extensions. This is because the material comes in many variations and all for individual uses and situations.
In John Fetherston’s opinion, it is one of the best modified roofing membrane products on the market for the domestic and commercial sectors. When installed by specialists with an attention to detail it should give excellent waterproofing for a minimum of thirty years.
IKO Permateo Hot Melt Waterproofing Systems consist of a tough and very flexible monolithic waterproofing membrane manufactured from a special blend of bitumen, synthetic rubbers, polymers and other additives, which when combined with a reinforcing fabric/grid and protection sheet, is ideal for use in protected roofs, plaza decks and green roof installations.
Designed for concrete substrates, Waterproofing Membranes provides the optimum waterproofing solution, where large roof areas can be covered very quickly permitting the progression of other trades internally.
An unparalleled choice of flat roof waterproofing systems is one of the reasons why IKO is the preferred partner for so many specifiers, contractors, building managers and local authorities across the Ireland and beyond.
Their extensive product portfolio is a result of significant investment in flat roofing Research & Development on a global scale. Unmatched in the industry, the IKO flat roofing range encompasses both traditional roofing systems and innovative solutions including green roofs and photovoltaics. It is this breadth and diversity which enables us to match the perfect flat roofing product to every project, whether it is new build or refurbishment, one roof or many.
Meanwhile over 30 years of proven experience in the field around the world and a history of meeting consumer needs through continual research and development, Enka-Engineered products are one of the leading international roofing product producers for high value reliability and performance.
Enka Solutions products are high performance technical textiles and composites for civil engineering, building, roofing, filtration and industrial applications. The range of products include liquid coating roofing systems, either as stand-alone products or as composites in various combinations. The Enka Solutions product range is highly flexible and can be produced in various thicknesses to suit different projects with varying requirements and specifications.
John Fetherston Asphalt Roofing Specialists are renowned in the industry for providing professional and diligent services of the highest standards and work across a diverse range of sectors such as office and business, sports and leisure, retail, public house, hotels, public departments, specialist sectors as well as domestic new build, extensions and renovation projects all over Ireland, most notably in Dublin, Galway, Mayo and Sligo regions.
Their well-established track record in quality of workmanship has seen a demand for their services overseas, in England, France, Spain and Scotland to be specific. Their team consists of skilled, experienced asphalt specialists who specialise in high quality custom roofing projects for the commercial, institutional and domestic sectors. For large projects, they also work in conjunction with architectural firms on a turnkey contracting basis.
Their high-profile client list includes the likes of East Point Business Campus, Northside Shopping Centre, Croke Park, Dublin City Council, HSE, Dublin Airport, Blanchardstown Hospital and St. James Hospital, to name but a few.
“We’re fairly busy at the moment,” John revealed. “We’re currently working on apartments at the Old Phoenix Park Racecourse on behalf of Flynn O’Flaherty. I’d be optimistic about the future because we have a lot of small domestic work on as well. Asphalt is back in fashion, it is probably more popular now than it was back in the seventies,” he added.
John takes great pride in the attention to detail shown by everyone attached to his company. He and his dedicated team realise that everybody’s taste differs and so every enquiry and project receives personal attention.
They guide the client through the roofing process, suggesting possible solutions to problems that the client may have and meet their requirements. With approaching almost 50 years of experience, John Fetherston Asphalt Roofing Specialists have built up an unrivalled knowledge and involvement across a diverse range of projects, which is borne through in the quality and accomplishment of their work.
For more information, don’t hesitate to give John a ring at the numbers below.
John Fetherston Asphalt
Roofing Specialists
Unit 64,
Western Parkway Business Park,
Dublin 22
Mobile : 087 256 0328
Tel : (01) 835 9014
Email : [email protected]
Website: http://www.johnfetherston.ie
Taken from Building Ireland Magazine, December 2018, Vol 4 No 11
