The Guide to Flat Roof Refurbishment

Description

This CPD will discuss flat roof refurbishment. Topics covered include the importance of roofs, maintaining them and how to proceed when things go wrong, safe roof access strategy and inspection procedure - structure, insulation, waterproofing, and flat roof refurbishment options - repair, overlay or replacing the existing roof covering.

By the end of the CPD you should have a greater understanding of:

- How to design of more dynamic roofs, transforming them into functional, sustainable active spaces that better serving people, their communities and the environment.

- How to safely access a roof, the roof make-up and the logic behind when to repair, overlay and/or completely refurbish a flat roof.

- The legislation governing roof refurbishment, fire Safety and relevant codes of practice.

- How to drive best value, reduce environmental impact, mitigate design and installation risk and indemnify the building owner of any future risk via the insurance backed guarantee scheme.

- The importance of sustainable architecture and using the roof space, turning a passive roof into an active roof.