Roofing & Ceilings
Above: Stoke Mandeville Hospital illustrates the
benefit of using a specialist roofing partner to manage
an eleven-month project to a critical time plan. The 34
separate roofs employed diverse roofing products and
ROOFING MATTERS:
skills, from flat roofs and concrete decks to a Trocal
single-ply rotunda roof on Corus metal decking. Best
of breed materials were used where most
appropriate, each fully warranted by its manufacturer
Who is responsible?
and backed by Letchworth Roofing’s own ISO 9001
accreditation with SAFEcontractor and
Constructionline approval. Above Left: Safety
Following recent fatal accidents, it is clear that new Health &
measures (such as special scaffolding, personal
Safety legislation hasn’t changed the fact that roofing work can
harnesses and under-netting) also improved
efficiency, helping Letchworth Roofing to finish 4
be dangerous. What has altered is the way in which Corporate days early (and within budget) with minimal disruption
Manslaughter legislation could affect Facilities Managers.
to other work at the Business Design Centre in
Islington. The curved roof lights were replaced with
Short-notice maintenance improves safety and efficiency, delivering
specially-design “flexi-hinge” triple-skinned GRP
This is the riskiest area within the real benefits when focussing upon the
assemblies, while the rest of the building was over-
construction industry. The death-knoll is latest techniques with new roofing
roofed with an innovative insulated single-ply system
ringing for emergency roofing products. The ability to adapt multi-
that avoided exposing the building to the weather.
maintenance contracts that promise 3- disciplinary skills pays dividends from new
hour response. It’s one thing to organise builds and major refurbishment, to repairs reap the benefits of using the latest
the temporary internal management of and ongoing maintenance contracts. technology. Such advice stems from core
water ingress, but good Facilities samples being taken where appropriate to
Managers shouldn’t be put under Getting best value establish the construction and condition of
commercial pressure to escalate such Another benefit of partnering with an the underlying roof deck, plus an
measures into unplanned work. Access independent roofing specialist is the inspection of any existing insulation to
and safety equipment must be assessed freedom to choose “best of breed” verify its suitability for overlaying (or
first. Such situations benefit from having products from all the leading perhaps upgrading to comply with current
a specialist partner such as Letchworth manufacturers, who will honour a full “u” value legislation). Responsible
Roofing, who will send an experienced guarantee when approved specialists such compliance with legislation often dictates
surveyor quickly to help identify and plan a as Letchworth Roofing apply their the selection of particular roofing products
repair after fully considering all aspects of technology. So Facilities Managers can be and techniques, such as no-flame systems
health and safety. sure that the best approach is adopted for (to meet insurance demands) and energy-
By partnering with the right full-service each job. Letchworth Roofing will never saving measures …including “green”
roofing specialist, Facilities Managers not employ salesmen, so customers can trust roofs and new specifications for insulation.
only gain access to a complete range of the roofing surveyor to provide an honest In some European countries it’s already
roofing trade skills but also enjoy the report …perhaps suggesting how a roof compulsory to have “living” flat roofs.
reassurance of knowing the individuals can be repaired or overlaid, to avoid the Some of the most frequently requested
who will do the work. That’s why cost of stripping and re-roofing. Adding energy updates include insulated
Letchworth Roofing employs its own further value is the assurance of the replacements for obscured old roof lights,
trained staff on every job. A responsible contractor’s own ISO 9001 accreditation solar tubes and photovoltaic panels.
approach to and other approvals such as Part of that ecological consideration can
regular training SAFEcontractor and Constructionline. include the need to re-cycle materials. So
Letchworth Roofing also holds stocks of
Professional advice reclaimed materials, for “invisible repairs”
Partnering with to listed or other older roofs ...alongside
experienced roofing comprehensive stocks of new roofing &
professionals who adopt a building products.
regular training policy will not For more information telephone
only ensure compliance with 01462 755755 or browse
new legislation but can also www.letchworthroofing.co.uk.
Left: Compliance with new building regulations naturally includes ecological considerations as
part of the complete service expected from a roofing specialist. For the new Westminster
Academy (beside London’s Westway flyover), Letchworth Roofing utilised high performance
hot rubber waterproofing membrane overlaid with a green roof on the main building and paving
on the four levels of terracing.
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