PROFILE 3 (SLW & ULTIMATE).pdf - Emenite Limited

9.3 IMPORTANT GUIDELINES FOR ROOF MAINTENANCE9.31.2.3.4.5.6.Before proceeding to remove dust and fungi found on the roof, the state of the roof must be verifed bya qualified roofer. The tightness (imperviousness) of the roof covering, the finishings, the chimney, theskylight and the cornice must be examined as applicable.All water–sensitive goods and equipment in occupied premises must be covered with polythene sheeting. the sheeting should be regularly inspected for water ingress.Random tiles are to be removed from ceilings to enable ingress to be identified and dealt withaccordingly.All identified damaged roofing sheets and accessories and roof support members– should be replacedor repaired as necessary.All roof gutters and valleys should be thoroughly inspected, cleaned and repaired or replaced asnecessary.all bolt protrusions are to be properly cropped, tightened and sealed.9.4 PRECAUTIONS9.4The following guidelines must be strictly followed while executing maintenance or installation of EMENITE ®fibre–cement roofing products.• Roof ladders and duck boards must always be used when walking on or gaining access to fibrecement roofs. Under no circumstances should any worker, walk directly on fibre cement roofs. The roofshould be scaffolded round and fitted with edge protection.• The roof structure must be stable and strong enough to accommodate both live loads (human traffic)and dead loads (weight of the roof components)• Sheeters must wear appropriate clothings and boots or shoes. Loose and flappy clothings must not beworn.• No sheeter should go on the roof without wearing a safety helmet, which must be firmly fastened tothe head.• Adequate consideration must be given to weather conditions. Care must be taken to avoid working on®PROFILE 3 MANUAL43