January 2020

Contents
COVER FEATURES
26 THE CLAIM GAME
Matt Downs hears how the LRWA is helping the
supply chain wade through the misinformation
that exists when it comes to liquid systems
28 MAINTAINING CONTACT
John Mercer explains why he feels it’s a good
idea for roofers to offer a maintenance
contract, plus the areas it should address
32 A STRONG HERITAGE
Matt Downs talks heritage roofing including
making the move into heritage projects and
and key considerations with Simon Coleman
12
FEATURES
12 BLAZING A TRAIL
We take a look at Langley’s new Waterproof Membrane
Installer course and speak to the apprentices
22 CONTRACTOR’S QS
Roofer Darren McGhee answers our questions and
talks standards, frustrations and the future of roofing
24 APPLYING YOURSELF
LRWA Trainer of the Year Ross Smith shares his top tips
on effectively and safely applying liquids
36 TIPS FOR CLIPS
Jamie Riddington gives his top tips and answers some
of the more common clipping queries he receives
52 NO SLIP UPS
We take a look at the key considerations when installing
the MechSlip brick slip cladding system
64 THE WHOLE PICTURE
32
John Anderson says a stand-alone thermal camera may
prove cost-effective for roofers on residential projects
4 TC JANUARY 2020