September 2021

Roofing Updates
For further info on all these updates and more, visit www.total-contractor.co.uk
FLAT ROOFING GUIDE
A comprehensive specifier’s guide to fire
safety standards in flat roofing has been
launched by TN International (TNi).
TNi’s guide looks at the fire safety
responsibilities that key individuals have when a
flat roof system is specified and installed.
It details the background to this important issue
in the industry and explains how to interpret
external fire ratings such as BS476: Part 3:2012
and BS EN 13501-5. It also details the in-depth
process that manufacturers must go through to
achieve a Broof (t4) fire rating and provides
advice on how to interpret these fire test results.
As well as exploring the various considerations
with both warm and inverted roofs, the guide
advises on the fire ratings for terraces and
balconies, the latter requiring construction to BS
8579:2020. It also examines how the latest cap
sheets incorporate innovative graphite technology
which help prevent the spread of flames on a roof.
TNi’s guide concludes by offering five key tips to
specifiers who are assessing the fire credentials
of a particular system, and warns that some
manufacturers only have fire test data showing
one thickness, such as 120mm PIR, which
means the data can be rejected if the insulation
thickness required is different.
A handy selection guide to specifying Broof (t4)
flat roofing systems is then provided to help
simplify the specification process further.
Email info@tnroofingsystems.com for a copy.
NEW TOP TIPS GUIDE FROM DAKEA
Dakea says it is dedicated to giving merchants and installers all the information they need to make their
business a success. With this in mind, the company runs a monthly Trade Matters campaign offering
installers and homebuilders expert advice.
Dakea’s latest Trade Matters downloadable factsheet is a compilation of top tips for professionals from Paul
Edwards, Dakea’s Area Sales Manager. Paul has 25 years’ experience of working in the roof window and skylight
industry and is an expert in providing sales, technical and customer support. Dakea’s free guide aims to give
installers all the information they need to ensure both a smooth installation and a happy client. The areas covered
in this Trade Matters downloadable guide include: A checklist of the tools installers need for a smooth installation;
How to ensure you pick the right roof window for your customer and project; Avoiding condensation, overheating
and leakage on your window; Planning the installation properly; The final checks you should undertake to check
the installation is correct.
Find out more and download your copy of the guide at www.dakea.co.uk
RAINCLEAR’S STEEL ‘SHOW AND TELL’
Rainclear Systems has created some great educational resources including illustrated guides and videos to
ensure “there’s really no excuse to say Galvanised Steel is too difficult to install anymore”.
James Wright, Rainclear Systems’ Sales Manager, explained: “It’s so frustrating to hear customers telling you that
their builder has tried to talk them out of using Galvanised Steel guttering and tried to persuade them to allow them to install plastic instead. The G20,
the Government and Greta are encouraging us all to go carbon neutral and to choose sustainable products, to opt for recyclable and ‘cradle to cradle’
options, yet instead of taking a quick look, and learning for themselves just how easy galvanised steel gutters are to install, these builders are pushing
back against the tide of progress and good intentions and – equally as important – their own customers’ wishes. They usually end up grudgingly
admiring the finished job when the customer has stuck to their guns and insisted on steel. So it’s just a crying shame they feel such an unnecessary
lack of confidence in their own abilities. We aim to change that!”
With this in mind, Rainclear has put together a number of guidance resources, including illustrated installation guides and brief ‘How To’ videos, to help
builders gain confidence when pricing up and installing a rainwater system in Galvanised Steel. Find out more: www.rainclear.co.uk
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