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Most people in the construction industry spend a lot of time working outdoors.  This means working in all kinds of weather conditions which need to be considered as part of health and safety.  We all know that working outdoors in the winter means that we face all kinds of dangerous conditions – high winds, icy rain, sleet, snow, etc.  The winter is usually considered a harsh time of the year for outdoor workers and we’re usually glad to see that spring has sprung and warmer weather is on the way.

The flat roofing market here in the UK is in a particularly healthy state right now, they provide a low cost option for many projects as they are cheaper and easier to install, inspect and maintain.  This is why so many of our commercial and industrial buildings in Britain boast flat roofs, despite the fact they are seen as problematic and suffer from a host of problems arising from standing water.  Pooling water is the single most common cause of flat roof issues which can turn into serious problems if not dealt with in a timely manner.  The most common flat roof problems can be divided in