Good Roofing Practice

As part of the National Building Regulations, roofing plays an important role in delivering and energy efficient home. After all the roof is directly exposed to the sun for the largest part of the day. Below are the new guidelines based on SANS 10400-XA: 2021 Energy Efficiency and the role of roofing in the regulations

There are regulations in place for the fixing of concrete roof tiles for different areas based on their exposure to wind. These are overlooked in some instances, but are important from a roof performance point of view. We highlight the 3 categories and the regulations around it for your benefit below

Traditionally ridge and hip tiles are fixed with mortar which cracks and leaks. Our advanced dry ridge system is a maintenance-free solution that delivers on both on long term aesthetics along with peace of mind and comfort, whatever the weather conditions.

The BMI Coverland Cool Roof System is a self-sustaining system that offers a solution to reduce the flow of heat transfer through the roof. It optimises the roof’s thermal performance with a combination of heat reflection, ventilation and insulation components to minimise the radiant heat and reduce the heat transmitted into the roof

An innovative and sustainable solution to traditional abutment (where the roof meets a vertical wall) waterproofing solutions