There are a number of factors that have to be considered when designing an effective drainage system for a roof. The most important of which are; Rainfall intensity Average recurrence… Read more »
Of late we have had cause to visit a number of buildings where the owners have experienced leaks post-handover of the roof cladding. Invariably the source of the leaks can… Read more »
On occasions when we have been invited to inspect a roof over a shopping centre we are stunned by the amount of post construction activity the roof is subjected to…. Read more »
Frequently the late arrival of the summer rains in the inland regions of South Africa is accompanied by high winds and hail. The hail can vary in size from small… Read more »
Annually thousands of square metres of metal roof cladding and flashings are damaged (often irreparably) on buildings by tradesmen indiscriminately using the roof cladding as a working platform. Such damage… Read more »
Recently we have had a number of enquiries pertaining to the weatherproofing of in-plane roof lights and in particular those comprising polycarbonate material. In-plane roof lights are those where the… Read more »
Over this summer we have had a number of requests for assistance from property owners whose mainly pierce-fixed roofs have leaked following hailstorms where fine hail has accumulated on the… Read more »