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Editor’s Comment
MATT DOWNS
EDITORIAL DIRECTOR
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This month’s issue is packed full of the latest product updates,
interviews, advice and opinions for operatives working in the
roofing and cladding sectors.
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An issue that has caused concern for the pitched roofing sector in
recent times is staining on gable end walls caused by water shedding
from some dry verge systems. Despite the introduction of BS 8612,
there is still some concern, and with this in mind, we asked Tom
Woodhouse, Site Services Manager at Marley, to provide his top tips to
prevent this occurring. You can read Tom’s tips on p.24.
Moving to the liquid roofing sector, a key issue for many is the use of
systems without a reinforcement layer. Often billed as being more cost
effective and quicker to install, Sarah Spink, CEO of the LRWA, is keen
to point out this is often not the case. In her article on p.40, Sarah
explains the very real advantages of using a reinforced liquid roofing
system, and the problems that can arise if you don’t.
Elsewhere in this issue, in his latest Perfectly Pitched column, John
Mercer explains the considerations that need to be made when choosing
a pitched roof underlay, including his own research which throws up
some interesting results (p.32); Nick Boulton of TRA provides a checklist
for roofers to ensure the trussed rafters are ready for them to begin
work (p.38); Andrew Bright explains why profit’s all in the planning for
roofing projects (p.42); whilst Peter Johnson urges cladding installers
to let his company take care of the “dirty work” (p.60).
So read on for all this and so much more!
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Ceiran Peel-Price is Owner of Peel-Price Construction and operates in the
Wirral area. This month Ceiran answers our Contractor’s Qs on page 26.
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