The Hidden Truth the industry
Doesn't Like to Talk About
Whats the real cause behind so many devastating roofing fires?
From devizes Primary School to Debtford Penninsula, the story is the same: LPG gas on the roof.
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It's not a rare accident – it's a recurring problem the industry has been reluctant to face.
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Zurich insurance data (2024) shows that 15% of all commercial and industrial fires are cause by hotworks.​
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Every gas torch or gas pot on a roof is a potential fire, a potential claim, and a potential headline.
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The consequences? Multi-million-pound payouts, businesses destroyed overnight and – in the worst cases – lives put at risk.
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The H&S (Health and safety Executive) has recently made its position clear following the Station Hill Reading Fire in 2023: "Hot works should be designed out wherever possible." Yet too many contractors continue to gamble with gas.
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At ITE, we don't ignore the risk. We remove it.
Flame Free. Emission Free. Stress Free.
Why gamble on LPG when you can plug in safely?
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At Imperial thermal Engineering, we manufacture and sell powerful, all electric roofing equipment built to replace outdated, LPG-Powered tools.
Our kit delivers safer, cleaner, and more efficient performance – without compromising on results.
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Whether you're melting, drying, bonding or seaming, our equipment keeps your team productive while cutting emissions, fuel costs and fire risks.
Our All Electric Product Lineup
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Epot – Electrically heated compound heater
Quickly and evenly melts hot-melt and bituminous compounds – no open flames or gas required.
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Etorch – Electrically powered hot air torch
Ideal for drying any roof deck and activating self-adhesive membranes – safe, consistent heat with zero flame and emissions.
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Etorch MAX – High- performance torch with wider airblade
More coverage. More power. Designed for drying, activating and precision seaming across large surfaces.
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Ebucket – Electrically heated insulated bucket
Keeps compound at teperature all the way to the point of use – no reheating, no waste.
Why It Works: Plug Into Power
All our equipment runs from a 32amp or 63amp, 3-phase power supply, widely available on construction sites, large residential buildings, and commercial projects.​
No 3-phase? No problem.
Our equipment also works with an appropriately matched generator – and we'll help you find a supplier if you need one.
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Need help with power setup? [Check out our "How to Get 3-Phase" guide] or contact us for advice.
Why It Matters:
Build Smarter. Build Cheaper
And it's not about fire risk...
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Traditional roofing equipment burns fuel, leaks emissions, and wastes energy. Our doesn't.
The problem:
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40% of global emissions come from construction
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Roofing processes alone cause 11% of that
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200,000+ tons of CO2 released annually in UK roofing
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LPG use is outdated, dangerous and inefficient
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Most gas-powered tools waste 50% of their energy
The ITE Solution:
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100% electric = zero on-site emissions
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Up to twice the energy efficiency
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No naked falmes = improved safety on site
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Compatible with modern sustainability goals and regulation
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Ideal for forward-thinking contractors and specifiers
Make the Switch
Our electric tools aren't just good for the planet – they're good for your business.
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Delete the flame. Delete the claim. Power up with all-electric roofing.
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Cut costs. Cut emissions. Cut the risk.
Talk to our team or book a live demo to see how ITE can transform your roofing operations.