Curing All Ills.

One of the UK's leading specialists in the installation of single ply flat roofing systems is enjoying considerable success in offering customers a radical new leak detection service; able to pinpoint the smallest hole in the waterproofing system and in almost any conditions.

Protec roofing covers the whole of the country from it's Midlands base and is one of the accredited installers of the flat roofing system. However the introduction into it's armory of the electronic roof detection system is proving of a huge advantage to property owners and prime contractors, not just when a problem arises, but also as a tool for settling disputes with sub contractors,

and only requires the connection to an earthing point which are readily available on most flat roofs. In carrying out the survey the operator walks back and forwards across the roof running a small roll-over across the surface. Crucially the survey is totally non destructive and does not require the taking up of any core samples, or pushing probes into the insulation material beneath.

that offers a life expectancy in excess of 30 years.

The flexible covering is quick to install with the added advantage that it can be laid over existing roofing, meaning minimal disruption to the building's occupants. While the landlord ow owner of the property being refurbished the specification of Alkorplan is obviously a cost effective solution.

particularly the mechanical and electrical service contractors. Ian Green explains "As a company we specialize in the installation of ingle ply flat roofing systems but have a very wide set of core competencies. Recently we have added the test which employs a low frequency electric current to locate any hole or other defect. We can test in dry or wet conditions and unlike infra-red scanning we do not have to wait for the roof area to cool down at the end of the day.

The apparatus is extremely portable

Ian Green added "in addition to pinpointing leaks when damp has started to appear inside an occupied building - When we can normally affect a patch repair - lots of clients are asking us to carry out a survey when we complete a new roof. This process is then repeated when the other trades have finished their work up there and enables the client to seek recompense if they have caused damage.

Protec Roofing is an approved installer of Alkorplan, which is a single ply PVC membrane with a proven track record.

advantage, in that it accommodates the thermal movements of the building, so there is no risk of water ingress through cracking and the associated damage it can cause. Manufactured and guaranteed by Renolit Ltd. Protec Roofing's specially trained operatives are able to install Alkorplan to the high standard expected of them. The Company is ISO 9001 accredited as well as CHAS and Construction line accredited.

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