January 2019

Roofing Updates
For further info on all these roofing updates and more, visit www.total-contractor.co.uk
WATER INGRESS ISSUES OVERCOME
Langley Waterproofing Systems Ltd has had its TA-20 roofing system installed on Lacy House – retirement
housing located in Chichester, West Sussex. A new 1,600m² roof was installed to fix the water ingress issues
that the residential property had been experiencing.
Due to failures in its existing roofing system, Lacy House had been suffering with significant water ingress and ponding
issues, resulting in leaks to the flats of the retired residents below. After investigation, Langley technical design
managers found that the original roofing system had been constructed with inadequate falls towards the roof rainwater Above: Lacy House.
outlets. This resulted in the outlets being too high, stopping the water from sufficiently draining away. As a result,
ponding, water ingress and subsequent leaks into the flats below had occurred. The severity of the damage meant that the roof needed to be completely
stripped and replaced. Langley Approved Contractor Richard Soan Roofing expertly installed the specified Langley TA-20 flat roofing system – a highperformance
SBS elastomeric membrane insulated warm roof system. The new roof consisted of a Paradiene SVV vapour control layer, tapered Parafoam roof
insulation and two-layers of waterproofing (an underlay of Adepar JS VV and a capsheet of Elastoflex mineral). During the refurbishment work, the insulation
around the outlets was also lowered and the rainwater outlets were replaced, resolving the previous drainage issues. www.langley.co.uk
ON GUARD WITH KEE WALK
Kee Safety has expanded its range of safe access solutions for roof-top walkways and
stepovers with the introduction of Kee Walk with Guardrail. A cost effective and modular
approach to guardrail protection, this system provides roofers, contractors and maintenance
teams with a clear demarcation route to eliminate potential fall hazards.
Above: Kee Walk with Guardrail: “A walkway with a
guardrail is the preferred fall protection system as
dictated in the hierarchy of control measures” – Ben
Rutter, Kee Safety Product Manager – Safe Access and
NPD.
Designed to provide a level, anti-slip walking surface on standing seam, composite panels and
metal roofing, Kee Walk with Guardrail can be easily adapted to a wide range of roof surfaces,
slopes, steps, traverses and pitches up to 35º. www.keesafety.co.uk
MD ANNOUNCED AT DANOSA
Danosa has announced the promotion of James Buckley from Assistant Managing Director to
Managing Director.
Above: James Buckley has been promoted to MD.
Danosa’s International Director, Esther del Río, said: “James has worked hard during these three
years to deserve this promotion. He has consistently demonstrated such an excellent work ethic,
attention to detail, organization skills and courage. In addition to this, his willpower and above all,
his confidence and fantastic attitude, are key reasons that have led us to have full confidence in him
and we are assured that he will rise to the challenge.” www.danosa.co.uk
A CONTEMPORARY FINISH
A total of 3,000 Cembrit Westerland slates and 30 metres of Cembrit Slate Duopitch Ridge
Ventilation were used by Scott Sell Roofing to transform a 1920’s bungalow into a
contemporary home in Norwich.
Cembrit Westerland slates provide a natural roof finish
that complements the new look of Jon Barrell’s property.
Homeowner Jon Barrell explained: “We became aware of Cembrit Westerland slates after researching
what roofing materials are available. We wanted a light weight option that would look natural in its
surroundings and would colour match the windows. The Cembrit Westerland slates ticked all these
boxes.” www.cembrit.co.uk
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