Roof Overview Issue 19 Winter 2013

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LSA launches online training

NEC hosts SkillBuild final

Open day boosts SCRT courses

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The Lead Sheet Association’s Rolled Lead Sheet Manual has been the leadworker’s ‘bible’ for many years, and this reference work is now available as an e-book, already selling at a very promising rate. Details of this and the LSA’s e-courses can be found on page 4.

Contact: Sue Clement This year the annual final of SkillBuild has Fernau Editorial Services moved from its normal date in September to Fernau Cottage November 13 – 15, to take advantage of being Wivenhoe Road part of the Skills Show at the NEC. The decision Alresford this year to hold the event at the Skills Show is Colchester intended to achieve a greater awareness of the Essex competition, as well as training and careers within CO7 8AJ roofing (see page 6).

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Congratulations also to Sika Liquid Plastics for reaching 50 years of innovation in the liquid roofing market. As a mark of its 50th anniversary the company is running a ‘50 at 50’ campaign dedicated to showcasing 50 of its top projects (see page 8).

We hope you enjoy these and other stories inside this issue and look forward to your news and views in 2014.

If you would like to receive a regular electronic copy of Roof Overview, please e-mail sue@roofoverview.co.uk with your name, company and e-mail address. In addition, if you would like to be featured in these pages alongside roofing’s most respected and successful organisations, please use the contact details in the left-hand column.

Roof Overview – THE voice of roof training Every effort is made to ensure the accuracy of the information contained in the pages of Roof Overview. However, the publisher cannot accept liability for any inaccuracies contained herein. In addition, the views and opinions expressed in Roof Overview do not necessarily reflect those of the publisher.

– Sika Sarnafil –

Patriotic green roof

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anchester’s new Irish World Heritage Centre features a 1,000m2 Sika Sarnafil roof in a patriotic green Copper Patina membrane.

The £5 million project provides a new home for the centre, which commemorates the contributions and achievements of Irish emigrants, and offers community facilities.

As well as being a fitting tribute to the ‘Emerald Isle’, the chosen Sika Sarnafil G410-15EL copper-imitation membrane reflects Ireland’s copper mining past and had the flexibility needed to suit the building’s Celtic ring-shaped design.

The roof was installed by Sika Sarnafil registered contractor Fulwood Roofing Services, with decor profiles at 900mm intervals and a segmental design giving an impressive aesthetic finish.

The building was designed by Ellis

Williams Architects, the main contractor was Willmott Dixon and the consultant was Gill Massey.

For more information on the Sika Sarnafil system, visit www.sarnafil.co.uk, call 01603 709360 or e-mail sarnafilroofing@uk.sika.com.

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– J Wright Roofing –

Vocational training programme

goes from strength to strength

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his year Jason Wright and his team have taken on another four apprentices, three of whom have come through the very successful collaboration J Wright Roofing has with the local Bulwell Academy. This involves vocational training which begins from Year 10.

J Wright Roofing is based near Bulwell Academy and Jason knows it particularly well – the ex-headteacher Graham Roberts taught Jason as a boy.

For many years, the roofing firm has taken on apprentices from the local area and many of these have been former pupils of the Bulwell Academy. In 2009, a partnership between Bulwell Academy and the company was established, which led to the development of a joint project which has successfully secured government funding, so academy students can undertake a two-day vocational work programme at J Wright Roofing’s premises.

From this early project, the East Midlands Roofing College was established and the college now provides support to young people from schools across the area and, to date, more than 150 young people have had experience of learning and using practical skills.

The project has led to the direct employment of some students by employers on the government’s apprenticeship.

Career colleges This scheme has just been promoted by Lord Baker, a former Conservative education secretary, as part of his vocational vision for 14- to 19-yearolds, in which ‘career colleges’ offer vocational training in a range of subjects.

This new breed of colleges will build on Lord Baker’s network of highly successful technical colleges which specialise in science, technology, engineering and maths.

Lord Baker said: “By starting at 14, youngsters have a head start in preparing for the world of work as they do in Austria, Denmark and the Netherlands, where youth unemployment is lower.

“We have one million young people unemployed and we are issuing visas to people from overseas who have the skills that are needed – it is about time that we filled the skills gap with our own young people.”

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Domestic PV scheme still receiving accolades Never a year goes by when J Wright Roofing isn’t mentioned in the finalists of a major award, and true to form, Jason and his team were among a select few shortlisted in the government’s Sustainability Awards.

Working in partnership with Nottingham City Homes, Keepmoat and Efficiency East Midlands, J Wright Roofing was shortlisted in the Sustainability Housing Partnership of the Year category.

“Although we didn’t win the title, we were the only roofing contractor at these UK-wide awards, and were delighted to have been shortlisted for such a prestigious title,” said Jason.

“This was one of the largest domestic PV schemes in the UK, with over 1,700 properties benefiting in total. Partners Keepmoat and J Wright Roofing delivered 24 weeks of work into a five and half week programme, installing over 8000 PV panels to 709 properties, using 100 per cent local labour and training eight apprentices.”

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Contact: Jane Wright J Wright Roofing Dabell Avenue Blenheim Industrial Estate Bulwell Nottingham NG6 8WA Telephone: 0115 927 1333 E-mail: janewright@ jwrightroofing.co.uk Website: www.jwrightroofing.co.uk 3

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– Lead Sheet Association –

Lead Sheet Association launches two new

online initiatives

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he LSA has launched two new ways to help those working in construction access the information it provides.

An electronic version of the LSA’s renowned Technical Manual and a range of new e-learning training courses are now both available online.

Using their industry expertise, the LSA and Lead Contractors Association have collaborated to develop three new interactive courses which are now available online. Whether you install or specify lead there is something for everybody involved in roofing, from understanding the different methods of lead manufacture, to the specialist aspects of detailing and installation demonstrated by experts.

These free courses cover:

t Design and specification of rolled lead sheet –

will enable specialist contractors, metal workers, specifiers, surveyors and conservationists to understand the manufacturing, economic, technical and environmental characteristics of lead t Good practice guide for rolled lead sheet – highlights the importance of the correct detailing of leadwork and installation techniques with demonstrations from experts t Lead safety – highlights all aspects of lead safety, including correct working practices and controls that should be in place.

Contact: Nigel Johnston Lead Sheet Association Unit 10 Archers Park Branbridges Road East Peckham Kent TN12 5HP Telephone: 01622 872432 Fax: 01622 871649 E-mail: info@ leadsheet.co.uk Website: www.leadsheet.co.uk 4

Nigel Johnston, general manager at the LSA, said: “The major benefit of the e-learning courses is that individuals will not have to take time off work to refresh their knowledge or gain a qualification as they can fit their studies into their private time, working at their own pace.

“Each separate course lasts up to an hour, and on completion a certificate will be issued by the LSA/LCA.” The e-learning courses complement all the courses and qualifications which are currently available from the LSA. These range from basic bossing and welding to Specialist Apprenticeship Programmes.

These new courses have been delivered with support from the CITB Growth Fund.

To find out more about the e-learning courses visit www.leadsheet.co.uk/e-courses or call us on 01622 872432 or e-mail info@leadsheet.co.uk.

Rolled Lead Sheet Manual e-Book The LSA’s Rolled Lead Sheet Manual has set the technical standards for the industry for many years and is the essential reference point for leadworkers, architects and specifiers.

In response to feedback, the LSA has made the manual available in an electronic format as a PDF flip-page e-book.

It contains all of the up-to-date technical information needed to specify or install rolled lead sheet manufactured to BS EN 12588

and installed to BS 6915. The e-book gives the benefit of easy one-click indexing, page, or page range printing, zoom function and cloud access, from anywhere with an internet connection, and will be updated regularly.

The cost of the new e-book manual is £30.

The hard copy is still available to purchase, and if you want to purchase both, the cost is £39.95 plus postage and packing.

To order the Rolled Lead Sheet Manual as an e-book visit www.leadsheet.co.uk/manuals.

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– Lead Contractors Association –

London Oratory wins ultimate accolade for leadwork

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he traditional highlight of the annual conference of the Lead Contractors’ Association is the announcement of the winners of the Murdoch Award and the Murdoch Sponsors Award, which represent, quite simply, the ultimate accolade for lead sheet craftsmanship.

Once again this year’s winners of the main Murdoch Award certainly did not disappoint, with the spectacular refurbishment of the eight-sided Baroque dome of the London Oratory catching the judges’ eye.

Martin (UK) Roofing Systems – first-time winners of this award – had been entrusted with replacing the original leadwork, which had been in place since the dome had been created in 1895 as the crowning glory of the second largest Roman Catholic church in London.

After 117 years the lead was finally showing signs of fixing fatigue and crystallisation, with minor signs of underside corrosion in some areas.

Using Code 6 on the ribs and Code 7 on the main body of the dome, the Martin (UK) team began work in 2012 and installed in all some 57 tonnes of rolled lead sheet supplied by Associated Lead Mills. The project also included the cleaning, repair and gilding of the ornate copper orb and bronze cross which had been previously attended to in 1950.

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it would be at least another 100 years before this leadwork needed further attention.

He also applauded the entries from the other finalists, Richardson Roofing for Harrow School and Architectural Lead & Metalwork/T & P Lead Roofing for their joint submission of Africa House in London.

Murdoch Sponsors Award There was also a first-time winner of the Murdoch Sponsors Award (for projects using less than five tonnes of lead sheet) in the form of LeadTech Roofing for their superb work on a glass extension over a swimming pool at a large house in the Cotswolds.

Dick Murdoch said that this project proved that a job did not have to be big to be demanding for the leadwork specialist. The judges had noted that the job was designed with a highly detailed ridge section as a focal point, which meant it was essential the installation method was tailored to suit the roof lines. The job had therefore been designed so that the new bossed end wood rolls were carefully lined up with the new glazing bars, with staggered welted joints to the vertical panels.

A Nicholson Air Track system was used to ensure the new lead covering was adequately ventilated to both elevations and Lead-Tech had completed the works over a four-week period, working closely with the glazing contractor so that the lead cover flashings and lead caps were finished as the glazing was installed.

Lead-Tech’s Martin Walsh was ‘speechless’ to have won the Sponsors Award, particularly as the other finalists this year were the traditional heavyweights from Scotland, John Fulton and D Blake, who were both regularly in the frame when it came to awards for leadwork.

Graham Hudson, MD of Associated Lead Mills who sponsor both awards, was delighted at the outcome of this year’s competitions.

He said:“Once again the all-round quality of the entries was impressive and the judging panel certainly had their work cut out to decide the winners this year.

“I am very proud for us to be continuing to support this fantastic standard of lead craftsmanship.”

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Contact: Ray Robertson Lead Contractors Association Centurion House 36 London Road East Grinstead West Sussex RH19 1AB Telephone: 01342 317888 Fax: 01342 303200 E-mail: info@lca.gb.com Website: www.lca.gb.com 5

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– The National Federation of Roofing Contractors Limited –

It’s a first for SkillBuild

as final takes place at NEC

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Contact: Tanya Coutts The National Federation of Roofing Contractors Limited Roofing House 31 Worship Street London EC2A 2DY Direct dial: 020 7448 3196 Direct fax: 020 7448 3850 E-mail: tanyacoutts@ nfrc.co.uk Website: www.nfrc.co.uk 6

killBuild is an excellent event to unite young roofers from around the country and to promote the roofing industry.

The competition, however, has been held back in the past by the need to take the final to colleges around the country.

Many of these colleges are not best equipped for roofing or well-placed for easy access for the public, thus leading to low-level footfall and promotional activity.

NFRC and the Single Ply Roofing Association (SPRA) have for many years been lobbying to move the show to make it more ‘upmarket’ to ensure greater footfall through a larger, more centrally placed exhibition. With this in mind, this year the final will be held to coincide with the Skills Show at the NEC in Birmingham.

The central location makes it easy for anyone to get to and, with an expected footfall of 70,000, it considerably widens the promotion of the roofing industry and the competitors.

This is a big step forward for SkillBuild, but it has brought a considerable amount of extra effort and time to pull it together by NFRC. The industry is looking forward to this exciting new initiative and will be working closely to see if this combination of skills events is the way ahead in the future of roofing.

The finalists for this year’s SkillBuild competition have been chosen and on November 13-15 they will be competing to become a national champion in one of four major roofing disciplines.

The competition consists of ten categories, one of which is roofing, managed by NFRC and in partnership with SPRA.

Chris Williams – Bolton College Thomas Bates – NCC Midlands

Reinforced bituminous membrane Jordan Lane – NCC Midlands Joshua Allen-Sutherland – NCC Midlands Craig Bonar – NCC Scotland Sebastian Rutkowski – NCC Scotland

Roof sheeting and cladding Adrian Keywood – South Wales and South West Roof Training Group Dean Wright – South Wales and South West Roof Training Group Craig Owens – NCC Scotland Adam Taylor – NCC Scotland

Single ply Jake Heath – East Midlands Roofing College Paul Hallam – NCC Midlands Ross Paterson – Eastern Region Roof Training Group Ben Revitt – East Midlands Roofing College We wish all competitors, their employers and colleges the very best of luck for the finals, and would encourage all readers to come along to see some of the best young roofers in the UK ply their trade at the finals.

Thanks go to NFRC and SPRA manufacturing members for providing materials and supporting the final; SIG Roofing & Roofline, Marley Eternit Ltd, A Proctor Ltd, John Brash & Co. Limited, IKO PLC, Sika Sarnafil and Kingspan Panels.

The winners will be announced at a gala awards dinner on the evening of November 16. To find out more information about the competition, please go to www.nfrc.co.uk.

The finalists are as follows: Roof slating and tiling Calvin Jones – NCC Midlands Benjamin Johnson – Leeds College of Building Ashley Seamer – NCC South Ian Marshall – Angus College Connor Martin – Cornwall College, St Austell Donal Harkin – Northern Ireland Roof Training Group www.rooftraining.co.uk

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– Institute of Roofing –

Can you afford NOT to join the IoR?

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aving just concluded an extremely positive and forward-looking AGM, the Institute of Roofing has now begun its latest campaign to heighten awareness of the Institute and to promote professional qualifications within the roofing industry through training and regional activity.

With this year’s SkillBuild competitions at the NEC almost upon us, it reminds us that for many in the roofing industry, it is easy to show proof of competence and professional standing if you have come up through the traditional trade schemes, having served your apprenticeship and are able to show trade ‘papers’. SkillBuild showcases those levels of excellence and dedication.

But what is the position for those who have entered the industry via other routes, especially those who have transferred in through a variety of sales, technical, supervisory and management roles in other sectors of the building and construction industry, or indeed from outside our industry altogether? Their skills and contribution to the industry are no less valuable.

In similar fashion to other sectors of building and construction, roofing as a self-contained industry is constantly making changes or adapting to legislation or market conditions. Companies are constantly having to update and improve the skills of their personnel, not least to minimise risk, both to the employee and the company.

It goes without saying that regardless of whether your company is a manufacturer, a contractor or a supplier, you want your company to be seen as presenting the best possible professional image to any potential or existing client.

Equally, a client or their agent has a perfect right to ask by what standards a company or individual presents their particular solution to a client’s problems. In other words, are you a professionally qualified person? It is a perfectly legitimate question.

To address this issue and to provide an opportunity to gain professional recognition, the IoR, in partnership with independent roof training groups, roof industry trade bodies and manufacturer associations, promotes training opportunities leading to Institute exams which ultimately confer professionally recognised industry qualifications upon candidates.

Membership of the IoR is graded and the grade (Licentiate, Associate, Member) conferred is entirely dependent on the applicant’s current experience and qualifications.

New members are encouraged to participate by attending their local regional meetings which offer excellent opportunities to progress their professional standing, both in the Institute and the roofing industry.

For further details visit our website at www.instituteofroofing.org.

Facing the future: the board of governors, from left to right, back row: Martin Adwick, Matthew Fry, Terry Chiswell, Ian Letham, Gary Lane, Graham Millar, Bob Nixon, Gordon Penrose, Chris Bussens; front row: Alex Owens, Mike Long, Livia Williams

Institute of Roofing launches great ambitions As the industry’s leading body for roofing qualifications and training, the IoR is looking forward to a positive year following its successful 33rd AGM held at the BRE’s Innovation Park in Watford on October 11.

The Institute’s honorary president, Gordon Penrose, said: “I am so pleased with the support and turnout at our AGM and I will now be taking an active committee role to help drive us forward.

“We represent professional recognition, qualifications and standards within the roofing industry, and 2014 will see us launch an ambitious campaign.”

Chairman Alex Owens announced that five

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new governors would be joining the board following the recent election process. All bring their own set of skills to the table and all will be working on the Institute’s various committees. Alex reported that the last year had been tough but confirmed that the outlook was very bright for the IoR, with all committees reporting increased activity.

Lesley Cowell (County Flat Roofing (UK) Ltd), winner of the Student of the Year Award, received a trophy and cheque for £250, sponsored by Lane Roofing.

For details of membership of the IoR and to download an application form, please visit the website at www.instituteofroofing.org.

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Contact: Charmaine Douglas The Institute of Roofing Roofing House 31 Worship Street London EC2A 2DX Telephone: 020 7448 3858 E-mail: info@ instituteofroofing.org Website: www. instituteofroofing.org 7

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– Sika Liquid Plastics –

Pioneering liquid roofing for 50 years

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Sika Liquid Plastics Telephone: 01772 259781 E-mail: liquidplastics@ uk.sika.com Website: www.liquidplastics.co.uk

ika Liquid Plastics is celebrating 50 years of innovation in the liquid roofing market and looking to the future with the construction of a multi-million R&D facility at its Preston headquarters.

The new unit will become Sika’s European Centre of Excellence for liquid roofing and underlines the company’s continued commitment to world-leading innovation.

Recognised as the market leader in liquid roofing, Sika Liquid Plastics has long been at the forefront of product innovations and leads the flat roofing industry by providing safer installations without the need for any heat or naked flame.

Its key product – Decothane – has been manufactured for over 28 years and has been used on many prestigious projects around the globe, including the Tate Britain in London, Abu Dhabi Airport in the Middle East, and the Helmsley Building in New York City.

As a further mark of its 50th anniversary the

company is running a special ‘50 at 50’ campaign dedicated to showcasing 50 of its top projects. Full details can be found at www.liquidplastics50.co.uk.

Much of Sika Liquid Plastics’ success can be attributed to the unique and comprehensive technical support provided by its expert team. From roof surveys to bespoke product specifications and detailed drawings, every element of a roofing project is covered.

And peace of mind is also available from the market-leading, robust guarantees backed up by the financial stability of being part of the Sika group.

Gain an NVQ (QCF) in 2014 Roof Slating and Tiling Level 2 If you have site experience but no formal qualification you could achieve this in just two days at the Redland Training and Resource Centre.

A profiling visit would be required to ascertain your eligibility. Over two days you will complete three practical exercises and a professional discussion with an assessor.

Grants may be available for eligible companies.

Please contact Redland for further details.

Redland Training & Resource Centre Monier Ltd . Broadway Lane . South Cerney Cirencester . Gloucestershire . GL7 5UH

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Telephone: 01285 863545 Fax: 01285 863546 E-mail: training.redland@monier.com Website: www.redland.co.uk

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– Women in Construction –

Construction is the best kept secret when choosing careers

By Sarah Spink – director of the Liquid Roofing & Waterproofing Association and product manager for Sika Liquid Plastics

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f somebody had told me when I was in education that I would end up working in construction, I wouldn’t have believed them as it would have been far from my dream career, yet 12 years on I couldn’t imagine a better industry to be in. Many people would lead you to believe that being a woman in a maledominated industry may hold you back, but I have never had anything but a positive experience. This is why it is a real shame that women only represent 11 per cent of the construction workforce in the UK. My experiences have been mainly gained in the roofing industry, which I have always found to be very grounded, non-elitist and open to change. Some people may disagree, but I have been a member of the Liquid Roofing and Waterproofing Association since 2009 and have progressed to become the youngest and only female member of the board, now helping to steer the industry. How could that happen if the people within the industry were not open to new ideas and change?

Don’t misunderstand me; I am sure that there are pockets within the industry that still believe that women don’t belong in construction, but I am sure that faced with a technically astute, confident female who takes site banter in her stride, most men would struggle not to be impressed or find it refreshing. The industry should celebrate the different perspectives and skills that both men and women can bring to any team.

Invaluable experiences Within my time working for a leading roofing manufacturer, first Liquid Plastics and then Sika, I have worked in both strong female (marketing) and male (technical) teams and have found both to be supportive and have enhanced my skills in different ways. Both experiences have been invaluable and make me appreciate what everybody brings to the table. There ROOF OVERVIEW

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is nothing more valuable to a company than an individual who has a commercial background with a good technical awareness, which you can find throughout many good manufacturing companies in the country. I know this because I work with many people of such ilk, and have met many more through my dealings with the different trade associations.

Roofing and construction have so much to offer any person who wants to work hard and develop a career, and there are plenty of people who have remained in the industry from ‘boy’ to ‘man’, or should I say ‘child’ to ‘adult’, to be politically correct. Therefore once established, I think that many would agree that the construction industry can offer longevity of career if you want it.

In my career there has also been an opportunity to travel, because many UK-based companies have sister/parent companies abroad, or are trying to break into export markets. I actually entered the industry by accident, because I had a postgraduate diploma in international marketing and was taken on to help develop the export business for Liquid Plastics. By the time I was 30 I had travelled to places that my friends could only dream of at the same age, so not a bad start, some may say. Since those days my role has developed to become more www.rooftraining.co.uk

product and technically focused, which has given me an enormous amount of variety due to the market and legislation constantly changing, so two working days are never the same.

Professional academic choice

So why is it that entering the construction industry is never discussed at an earlier stage, ie school, college or university, when trying to attract the brightest people to lead in the future? Everybody I come into contact with seems to have fallen into the construction industry, like myself, by accident, as a summer job after university or stop gap. Nobody seems to have been attracted into the industry unless it is the ‘professional academic choice’, such as architecture and building surveyors. There are many other streams in construction that do not seem to attract people to begin with, such as working for manufacturers, contractors, main contractors and suppliers to the industry, but all can offer lucrative careers at various levels.

I would challenge all professional bodies and trade associations to work together to try to devise a plan to address the issue generally of recruitment, both men and women, because the construction industry is the best kept secret when choosing careers.

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– Dörken DELTA® Pitched Roof and Façade Membranes –

Design and architecture Dörken’s UK business development manager Colin Williamson explains the importance of quality elements to long-term integrity of the building

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hile beauty will always be in the eye of the beholder, functionality is often looked upon as a barren landscape.

Think of high rise tower blocks, or concrete honeycomb monstrosities called car parks, which can often blot suburbia. When planners only aspire to offer functionality in our cities and parks, we all suffer.

Europe has a long history of producing architects and builders who do justice to the words ‘beautiful’ and ‘functional’. These include Sir Christopher Wren (St Paul’s Cathedral), Sir Norman Foster (The Reichstag Berlin, Millau Viaduct, France), Zaha Hadid (The Aqua Centre Olympic Village, London), Sir Richard Rogers (The Pompidou Centre, Paris) and Renzo Piano (The Shard, London).

Specification and the completed structure that conform to an original design concept are no easy task in today’s world, with a plethora of rules, regulations and no less the very convoluting pan-European norms, put in place to create an even playing field in design terms throughout Europe.

Energy conservation is also a prime consideration in today’s design environment and will continue to be for the foreseeable future.

For example: traditional pitched roof design has changed as construction technology has

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developed over the last decade or so. In Europe, and now also in the UK, the hitherto unused attic (loft) which served to balance both temperature and humidity levels, due in part to the large volume of air it contained, is now an integral part of the home and as such, is given much more design scope than just a balancing act.

The design criteria used by architects as a costeffective system within the building envelope has taken on a complete new identity, with living areas, bathrooms, studies, etc. Not only do these extras add to the value of the building, but they also offer levels of comfort unheard of just a few years ago.

However, this change in criteria has meant living space above the eaves has had to be given a more considered approach in design specification, not only in balancing temperature and humidity levels, but ensuring comfort levels remain without energy loss.

Dörken DELTA® membrane manufacturers have for many years extolled the virtue of design that incorporates high levels of comfort as well as cost-effective use of materials, not only for commercial gain, but an adherence to strict German ‘DIN’ norms that is deemed necessary to uphold quality of manufacture and installation in their home markets.

With the convergence of the EU states, and CE and EN norms being integrated into a pan-European context in the near future, all Dörken membrane products and ancillaries will be able to offer the same levels of competence, accreditation in their export markets, be they in manufacture, design, installation or advice, plus an aftersales service of the highest degree.

To find out more about Dörken DELTA® membranes please contact Colin Williamson on 07725 816947 or Jim Dickson on 07894 496770, or visit our English language website at www.doerken.de.

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– Dörken DELTA® Pitched Roof and Façade Membranes –

Fact-finding trip to Dörken’s headquarters impresses Jewson’s Scottish team

Range of DELTA® products t Vent N t Vent S t Fassade t Reflex t Foxx t Exxtrem t Trela t Alpina

New production plant nears completion “Our visit to Herdecke and seeing applications ‘in situ’ has really helped with customers’ challenges back home.” This was the overwhelming response from Jewson’s Scottish managerial team after a two-day familiarisation trip to Dörken’s impressive production facility in Herdecke, Germany.

The trip included visits to construction sites, question and answer sessions and a production facilities tour of the plant.

All participants were able to talk to the plant engineers and put questions to them which would help them with customer problem-solving back in Scotland.

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“Dörken’s quality in production and application was the main theme of the visit, together with high standards in construction methods,” explained UK business development manager Colin Williamson.

“Our visitors were impressed with the quality of building materials which is paramount in Germany, where adherence to EN and DIN norms is a must, from the smallest dwelling to the largest production entity.

“Their two days at Herdecke really helped them understand why Dörken is the leading membranes manufacturer in Europe.”

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A new, state-of-the-art production plant at Dörken’s headquarters in Herdecke will be home to some of the best production facilities and laboratory testing in Europe.

“This e25 million investment demonstrates Dörken’s true commitment to, and confidence in, manufacturing and testing its membrane products to the most exacting levels of European and international requirements,” said Colin.

Dörken’s position in the UK market It is a very brave – or foolish – decision to launch a construction product in a deep recession, so how confident is Dörken of establishing a worthwhile share in the membranes market?

Before its UK launch, the German company – the market leader throughout Europe – identified a gap between the standard and upmarket breathable membranes products in the UK. According to Colin, Dörken’s UK range offers the perfect combination of high technical integrity and sound economics.

“Any dealership stocking our products can be confident that they are part of a fair and sound partnership when dealing with Dörken DELTA® Membranes UK,” he said.

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– London & Southern Roofing Training Group –

Take advantage of our

discounted training

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he London and Southern Roofing Training Group is delighted to be working with the London and Southern Counties region of the National Federation of Roofing Contractors (NFRC) to promote discounted training, initially commencing with site safety plus training, which consists of the site supervisor safety training scheme and directors’ responsibilities for safety.

Demand for this training is high, so make your enquiry now before the opportunity is missed!

New payment regulations An exciting new course endorsed by the group and offered by the National Metal Training Group is guidance in the appliance of the new payment regulations – a must in today’s cashflow-restricted times! This training is held in conjunction with the Roofing Alliance and CITB. Please contact Brian or alternatively, call 01273 699545 for further details.

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PASMA-approved courses The group is now delivering working at height training endorsed by PASMA, along with other PASMA tower training and low level access courses.

Guidance in the appliance of the new payment regulations

In Association With:

Popular courses for asbestos and ladder training Other courses which the group is experiencing high demand from its members for is asbestos awareness, and ladder training accredited by the Ladder Association.

Contact: Brian Middlemiss London & Southern Roofing Training Group 15 Holland Pines Bracknell Berks RG12 8UY Mobile: 07791 377559 Fax: 01344 429071 E-mail: brian@ rooftrainer.co.uk Website: www.rooftraining.co.uk 12

Additional training available If you have any training needs, group training officer Brian Middlemiss will be delighted to talk you through them. Please contact him on 07791 377559.

There are also opportunities for Level 2 Diplomas (formerly NVQs) in roofing occupations, which are available with matched funding support.

An idiot’s guide to how to get paid using the new legislation provided by National Metal Training Group LTD Please contact us to arrange a seminar in your area!

01273 699 545 info@metalrooftraining.co.uk

AGM date for your diary And finally – do not miss the group’s AGM, which is being held on November 13 at Chelsfield Lakes Golf Centre in Orpington, Kent. In addition to finding out how the group has progressed over the past 12 months, there is an opportunity to brush up on your knowledge on employment law and how to prepare a successful claim if you should ever need to.

The meeting starts at 3pm but doors are open at 2.30 with coffee and a chance to chat and catch up with friends and colleagues. Buffet refreshments are available at the close of the event at 4.30 for a further hour.

The afternoon offers all members – and potential new recruits – to find out the benefits of membership and is a really worthwhile few hours out of the office or away from the site.

The group is there for you, but needs your support to carry on its good work – so don’t miss it!

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– Yorkshire Independent Roof Training Group –

new resolution for training!

Start the new year with a

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ur first meeting of 2014 will be a joint meeting with the Institute of Roofing on Wednesday January 22, and will include information from:

t The Health & Safety Executive t CompetentRoofer t Social media.

The meeting will be held at the Bridge Hotel, Wetherby, starting at 6pm and followed by a networking dinner. Don’t miss it – there will be lots of exciting ideas for a successful and profitable 2014!

Continuing professional development with the Institute of Roofing

Solar for flat roofs This course contains an overview of technologies suitable for flat roofs and includes:

t Roof Condition t Working at Heights t Part L t Solar Theory t Shading t Low Ballasted Systems – Solar Century t Fix to Dec Systems – Icopal t Thin Film Welded Systems – IPS t Welded Rail System – Renolit.

YIRTG is working with the Institute of Roofing (Yorkshire and the North East) to develop a comprehensive CPD programme for 2014, and your views are sought on locations, timings and subjects so that we can ensure the arrangements meet industry needs in our area.

Please visit www.yirtg.org.uk/cpd to take part in this research and choose from the following courses: t JCT Minor Works Contract t Preparing O & M/Health & Safety File for Handover t Working at Heights for Managers t Park L Regulations t Preparing a Heritage Roof Survey t Health & Safety for Directors t Competent Roofer t Considerate Constructor t CDM Responsibilities t Insurance-backed Warranties t CIS – HM Revenue & Customs t Hot Works t Green Deal t Liquid Roofing t Working with Lead t Single Ply.

Are you getting your share of the solar market?

Are you unsure about working with solar?

Perhaps now is the time to consider looking at developments in this area. The National Federation of Roofing Contractors (NFRC) has a range of courses available to help your business engage with sustainable technologies.

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Contact: Denise Cherry

This one-day course in Sheffield on November 25 is offered free of charge with support from the NFRC and CITB, and is an excellent opportunity to learn more about these technologies and keep up-to-date with industry developments.

For more information contact Denise Cherry on 07971 232645 or visit www.yirtg.org.uk.

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– South Coast Roof Training Ltd –

Open day boosts

training figures

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nquiries for training courses have been flooding in since South Coast Roof Training (SCRT) held its open day on September 25 at the training centre in Littlehampton, West Sussex.

It was well supported, with representation from the following companies: Associated Lead Mills, Easy-Trim (dry fix systems and underlays), Klober, Sievert (lead welding and heating tools), SIG (for Scott Bader), and Web Dynamics (insulating breather membranes). There was also a CITB representative in attendance.

Contracting companies and tradesmen were able to view ongoing practical demonstrations, ranging from the foundation programme and CITB apprenticeships to the NVQ Diploma Level 3 Heritage SAP. Visitors were also able to discuss their particular training needs with the training centre tutors and directors, as well as enjoy a complimentary tea, coffee and ‘bacon butty’.

The event has resulted in South Coast Roof Training receiving numerous enquiries for NVQ Diploma Level 2 via onsite assessment and training (OSAT) for applied waterproof membranes, as well as for roof slating and tiling, using the part-funded programme that SCRT has in place.

Owner Mike Fildes said: “There were also enquiries for the foundation programme in roof slating and tiling that we have developed here.

As a result, a new cohort started on the 15-day programme on October 21.

“The CITB representative was able to explain the grants available for the two-year framework apprenticeship roof slating and tiling programme

Contact details: South Coast Roof Training Ltd Unit 18 Arndale Road Lineside Industrial Estate Littlehampton West Sussex BN17 7HD Telephone: 0845 678 0065 E-mail: scrtltd@yahoo.co.uk Website: www. southcoastrooftraining.co.uk 14

offered at SCRT. Following several new applications, the centre is looking to run another cohort of apprenticeships early in 2014.”

The new heritage roofing SUP commenced in October, with a second course starting in January 2014.

A prize draw took place at the open day and the winner has recently completed the first prize of a five-day Lead Sheet Association combined lead welding and bossing course; the runner-up has completed the second prize of a three-day upskilling course.

“South Coast Roof Training would like to thank all those who attended the open day,” said Mike.

“We were very pleased with the event and the range of enquiries generated for training programmes, which gives us optimism for the future of training the industry’s needs.

“Indeed, working with the London & Southern and South Central Roof Training Groups and with the support of the NFRC London & Southern Region for the Qualifying the Workforce programme, and subsidised training for SSSTS and Directors’ Roles and Responsibilities, there will be even more opportunities for companies to access training.”

SCRT offers the following: t Level 2 Construction Diploma in Roof

Slating and Tiling t Heritage Skills NVQ Diploma Level 3 SAP in Roofing t Heritage Skills NVQ Diploma Level 3 SUP in Roofing t OSAT NVQ Diploma Levels 2 and 3 in Roof Slating and Tiling t OSAT NVQ Diploma Level 2 in Applied Waterproof Membranes t OSAT NVQ Diploma Level 2 in Metal Roofer

t OSAT NVQ Diploma Level 3 Heritage Skills Roof Slating and Tiling

t LSA Lead courses in Basic Bossing and Basic Welding

t Foundation programme in Roof Slating and Tiling

t Upskilling courses t Health and safety courses t Bespoke short courses in roofing t Solar panel installation courses t Continual professional development (CPD) courses

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– Klober Ltd –

Klober roofing underlays

set new standards

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apour-permeable underlays transformed pitched roofing but despite a proliferation of products with BBA certification, many have proved to be inadequate.

Reliance on third party certification gave rise to what has charitably been described as misplaced confidence in many products. Ultimately, however, it was only the continuing increase in claims under the NHBC Buildmark warranty which led to the decision that VPMs required supporting high level ventilation.

Klober was among the first to develop VPMs and Permo® forte remains one of the market’s leading brands. Such four-layer membranes not only offer highly effective vapour permeability but exceptional tear resistance for safely working at height. Awareness of this tangible aspect of quality among specifiers and contractors is high, but this is in complete contrast to other developments in underlay technology.

The high level of moisture in new buildings and growing intensity of vapour creation activities in homes prompted demand for ‘air-open’ underlays, even before the NHBC decision affecting VPMs. Only two air-open underlays are currently available but at 2736 g/m2/day, the water vapour transmission rate of Permo® air is 13 per cent better than its competitor.

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Klober was among the first to develop VPMs and Permo® forte remains one of the market’s leading brands

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With damp or humid conditions and weak spots in insulation putting additional demands on an underlay, this has led to its use on diverse projects which include listed buildings. One example was the refurbishment of Islington Arts and Media School, a late Victorian building which achieved a high BREEAM rating.

Mark Walker of BDP Architects commented: “We needed an air-open underlay to solve problems posed by the existing roof construction, and Permo® air’s performance met our requirements and was supported by a condensation risk analysis and U-value calculations from Klober.”

VPMs for standing seam copper, zinc, aluminium and stainless steel roofs also attract little attention. A product such as Permo® sec is laid on timber boards or rigid insulation, its fleece/ foil combination and monofilament mesh outer layer channelling moisture between the outer metal and the underlay to the eaves. It also covers irregularities in the deck and makes a tangible ROOF OVERVIEW

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contribution to acoustic performance.

A more recent development has been an underlay for use on low pitches. Permo® extreme RS SK² is a tear-resistant VPM with double, self-adhesive strips which provide a permanent seal of overlaps. Suitable for use at 10°, it can therefore be used on monopitch extensions, even with concrete or clay plain tiles normally laid at 35–40°.

It is stable at high temperatures and can be used with in-roof PV or solar thermal systems, as well as with airtightness tapes and sealants for bonding to eave flashings or sealing transverse seams and T-joints. Its wind shear resistance is critical in low pitch situations where tiles may lift if inadequately fixed.

Natural draughts once provided passive ventilation in homes but as the quality of construction has improved and open flues have disappeared, increasing depths of insulation have made living spaces warmer and roof spaces colder.

Complex roof design can also perpetuate areas of inadequate ventilation so pressures on underlay performance have never been greater.

Risks arising from use of inadequate products may have become clear by bitter experience, but the need remains for contractors and specifiers alike to take care with their ultimate product selection.

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Contact details: Klober Ltd Unit 6F East Midlands Distribution Centre Short Lane Castle Donington Derbyshire DE74 2HA Telephone: 01332 813050 E-mail: klober@yourresponse.co.uk Website: www.klober.co.uk 15

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European Roofing Systems Limited

Job Vacancy: Site Manager rainscreen applications of ceramic and metal, including copper and zinc, and also provide a gutter design service integrated with conventional or siphonic rainwater pipework.

ERS is looking for a motivated person with proven experience to carry out the day-to-day running of challenging contracts in Northern England.

The Site Manager is responsible for managing site labour, co-ordinating contracts with the drawing office and representing ERS at client meetings on site. An ability to meet target programmes is essential and basic computer knowledge is desirable.

Established in 1993, European Roofing Systems (ERS) specialises in working in partnership with large construction companies to resolve complex challenges in their chosen market sectors.

ERS has now developed a proven reputation to give roof and wall cladding specification proposals to a range of challenging contracts. These include roofing using secret fix standing seam systems, composite metal panels and single ply membrane projects. External wall elevations using composite panels, bi-modular panels, louvred, sinusoidal and trapezoid profiles. ERS is an approved contractor for A detailed CV with a covering letter are required in the first instance addressed to:

Or forward by e-mail to srowley@europeanroofing.co.uk

Sharon Rowley

Applications to be received by no later than Friday 15th November 2013.

European Roofing Systems Ltd Tegulum House Leaside Aycliffe Business Park Newton Aycliffe Co Durham DL5 6HX

20th Anniversary Year

ISO14001

STRICTLY NO AGENCIES

Cert. No. 10750

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European Roofing Systems Limited

Job Vacancy: Draughtsperson Established in 1993, European Roofing Systems (ERS) specialises in working in partnership with large construction companies to resolve complex challenges in their chosen market sectors.

ERS has now developed a proven reputation to give roof and wall cladding specification proposals to a range of challenging contracts. These include roof coverings using secret fix standing seam systems, composite metal panels and single ply membrane projects. Our experience of external wall coverings includes composite panels, bi-modular panels, louvred, sinusoidal and trapezoid profiles. ERS is an approved contractor for rainscreen applications of ceramic and metal, including copper and

A detailed CV with a covering letter are required in the first instance addressed to:

Or forward by e-mail to srowley@europeanroofing.co.uk

Sharon Rowley

Applications to be received by no later than Friday 15th November 2013.

European Roofing Systems Ltd Tegulum House Leaside Aycliffe Business Park Newton Aycliffe Co Durham DL5 6HX

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zinc, and also provide a gutter design service integrated with conventional or siphonic rainwater pipework.

ERS is looking for a motivated person, who has the ability to work unsupervised, with a minimum of five years’ proven experience of different façade and roofing systems. Duties will include the production of layouts, detailed drawings, material scheduling, co-ordination of projects with our Contracts Department and representing ERS at client meetings. An ability to meet target programmes is essential.

The candidate will be fully competent in the use of Autocad software and Microsoft Office. Experience in being able to use our in-house Tekla modelling software would be beneficial.

20th Anniversary Year

STRICTLY NO AGENCIES

ISO14001 Cert. No. 10750

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– Liquid Roofing and Waterproofing Association –

LRWA goes from strength

to strength

T

he liquid sector is defying the national trend in that it is a growing market with greater potential than other areas of roofing, as it is seen as a cost-effective solution to building management in a financially restricted market.

Membership of the organisation has increased by over 50 per cent in the last two years, a trend few industry bodies can claim over recent years of relatively difficult trading. The market share of LRWA manufacturer members has increased as the technical performance of systems in the market grows to meet the performance requirements of government environmental demands.

Therefore it is not a surprise that there is a growing requirement for a more technically competent workforce to satisfy this demand for specialist applicators in liquids waterproofing.

However, it is neither understood nor satisfied with a gunshot approach to training as currently undertaken. Industry is demanding a more technically competent operative.

It is for this very reason that the LRWA has worked with CITB to develop the Specialist Apprenticeship Programme, which is now about to commence with its fourth intake since its launch in January 2012. One of the aims of the Specialist Apprenticeship Programme is to show the candidates that within the umbrella of ‘liquid applied membranes’ there are several different ways to achieve a first class waterproofing project.

The candidates complete a 24-module programme and develop an understanding that there are different chemistries for different roofing scenarios, which all have different application methods.

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The practical training is being conducted by fully trained instructors from the LRWA manufacturer members, who ensure that it is of the highest calibre as the instruction is given by specialists in their own particular field.

LRWA appoints a new training co-ordinator To manage the increase of demand for specialist liquid training and help develop a training strategy for the future, the LRWA will shortly be announcing the appointment of a new training co-ordinator.

The LRWA is ideally situated to develop a nationwide training strategy for liquid waterproofing as it will be able to rely on a support network of existing relationships with the National Federation of Roofing Contractors (NFRC), Institute of Roofing (IoR) and the regional roof training groups who all recognise it as the lead body within the liquid specialism.

Two new directors appointed to the board The LRWA is also pleased to announce the appointment of two new directors to the board. Ian Birch (Tor Coatings) and Sarah Spink (Sika Liquid Plastics) have agreed to join the board with the aim of contributing to provide strategic direction for the association, developing new initiatives that benefit the liquid waterproofing industry.

The new appointments follow the resignation of Peter Cowlard (Makers) who retired in May this year, and Mike Bradbury who was also chair of the technical committee and left Sika Liquid Plastics in July.

The association is in the process of electing a new chair for the technical committee.

For more information please use the contact details on this page.

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Contact: Terry Wain Liquid Roofing and Waterproofing Association Roofing House 31 Worship Street London EC2A 2DY Telephone: 020 7448 3859 E-mail: info@lrwa.org.uk Website: www.lrwa.org.uk 17

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– Sika Liquid Plastics –

New RIBA-approved

roofing CPD

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Contact details: Sika Liquid Plastics Telephone: 01772 259781 E-mail: liquidplastics@ uk.sika.com Website: www.liquidplastics.co.uk

ika Liquid Plastics, pioneer of liquid applied roof membranes, has launched a new RIBA- approved continuing professional development (CPD) presentation titled ‘Roofing Systems: Reducing and Managing Risk’.

The CPD is aimed at assisting architects and specifiers to design and select roof solutions that provide levels of required performance and guarantees, meet current and predicted legislative requirements and reduce the risk of litigation and associated consequences.

Lasting around 45 minutes, the presentation highlights the experience of the Sika Group and Liquid Plastics, as well as detailing the typical challenges and risks that a client would expect from a roofing system, including considerations for both refurbishment and new build-projects.

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As well as this, the content will look in-depth into the significance of guarantee security and the importance of a single point of responsibility for client satisfaction.

The CPD has been designed to be informative and beneficial to its attendees, who will all receive a certificate to confirm attendance that can be used to claim CPD points at a later date.

Sika Liquid Plastics CPD seminars can be carried out at a time and place convenient to clients and their teams.

For further details, or to book a seminar, contact the internal sales team on 01772 259781 or e-mail liquidplastics@uk.sika.com.

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Federation of Traditional Metal Roofing Contractors

UK Guide to Good Practice

F• T• M• R• C

in Fully Supported Metal Roofing and Cladding 2nd Edition

AVAILABLE NOW! Tabbed easy to read sections

Tables and charts

Over 100 illustrations!

The 2 Edition of the FTMRC UK Guide to Good Practice in Fully Supported Metal Roofing and Cladding is now available in both laminated hardback and soft cover versions, containing 96 pages of technical information, more than 100 illustrations, plus tables, charts and full colour photographs. This essential guide for designers and installers is set out in tabbed, easy to read sections covering the general detailing requirements for aluminium, copper, galvanised and stainless steel and zinc roofing and cladding. Its laminated design format provides a durable publication for use on site, in the office or workshop. Copies can be purchased from the FTMRC by completing the order form below and returning it with the appropriate payment. A receipted invoice will be enclosed with the Guide. nd

The Federation of Traditional Metal Roofing Contractors Centurion House, 36 London Road, East Grinstead, West Sussex, RH19 1AB Tel: 01342 301627 Fax: 01342 303200 Email: info@ftmrc.co.uk

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Please send the FTMRC UK Guide to Good Practice in Fully Supported Metal Roofing and Cladding copies of the hard cover version @ £45.00 + £5.00 postage and packaging Total £ copies of the soft cover version @ £40.00 + £5.00 postage and packaging Total £ Payment enclosed / transferred* to your bank Total £ * please delete as appropriate

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