PowerPoint Presentation

Steve ClampConsultant Building Surveyor

#PerfectRoof

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Quality in Flat Roofing

What is the problem?

What are the issues?

Both have flat roofs!

So what do a green roof and a rabbit hutch have in common? A flat roofIve been working with flat roofs since 1969 and some people still believe that all flat roof leak. But they dont have to.The rabbit hutch simply has to keep the rain out.But the green roof may have to cope with a myriad of penetrations that are required for plant or green energy.Ive been invited here today to introduce some of the quality issues that arise with flat roofing.

This seminar is aimed at showing you how to correctly specify flat roofing to fit the purpose for which the roof is intended.2

Issue No. 1 Everyone is a subcontractor

ArchitectProject ManagerMain ContractorSub-ContractorSub-Contractors sub-contractorMaterial manufacturerALL or NONE of the above!

(i.e. architect was originally fully responsible., now main contractor, they delegate to subcontractor)

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Issue No. 2 Quality vs profit margins

2. Quality vs profit margins how do you ensure quality in the designed and installed roof?

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Issue No. 3 Managing designers expectations

Complicated roofs with innumerable penetrationsFlat roofs still need a slope to shed waterGutters and outletsFlashingsMaterial choiceAppearance

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Issue No.4 Workmen are damaging roofs

Whilst installing the product After installationDuring maintenance

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So we need proper checks and balances

Steve Clamp RICSConsultant Building SurveyorTGA Building Consultancy

020 7493 049507828 285929Steve.clamp@tgabc.co

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