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Quality in flat roofing - what is the problem? #PerfectRoof
The document discusses issues related to quality in flat roofing, highlighting four major problems: the involvement of multiple subcontractors, the conflict between quality and profit margins, the complexity of managing designers' expectations, and damage caused by workmen. It emphasizes the need for proper checks and balances to address these issues. The author, Steve Clamp, is a building surveyor with expertise in this area.
Quality in flat roofing - what is the problem? #PerfectRoof
- 1. Steve Clamp Consultant BuildingSurveyor #PerfectRoof
- 2. Quality in FlatRoofing What is the problem? What are the issues? Both have flat roofs!
- 3. Issue No. 1Everyone is a subcontractor • Architect • Project Manager • Main Contractor • Sub-Contractor • Sub-Contractors sub-contractor • Material manufacturer • ALL or NONE of the above!
- 4. Issue No. 2Quality vs profit margins
- 5. Issue No. 3Managing designers’ expectations • Complicated roofs with innumerable penetrations • Flat roofs still need a slope to shed water • Gutters and outlets • Flashings • Material choice • Appearance
- 6. Issue No.4 Workmenare damaging roofs • Whilst installing the product • After installation • During maintenance
- 7. So – weneed proper checks and balances Steve Clamp RICS Consultant Building Surveyor TGA Building Consultancy 020 7493 0495 07828 285929 Steve.clamp@tgabc.co
Editor's Notes
- #3 So what do a green roof and a rabbit hutch have in common? A flat roof I’ve been working with flat roofs since 1969 and some people still believe that all flat roof leak. But they don’t 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. I’ve 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.
- #4 (i.e. architect was originally fully responsible., now main contractor, they delegate to subcontractor)
- #5 2. Quality vs profit margins – how do you ensure quality in the designed and installed roof?