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Last week we took a look at the benefits for roofing contractors of using a software programme when estimating the cost of projects for clients.  Accuracy is one of the most vital considerations for small to medium contractors here in the UK in a competitive market facing an uncertain future due to the approach of Brexit.  An estimation that’s too high may result in a prospective client choosing a cheaper competitor, whilst an estimation that’s too low brings with it the risk of a low profit margin on a project, whi

In November, 2018, one of the major British Standards for roofing, BS 6229:2018 Code of Practice for flat roofs with continuously supported flexible waterproof coverings, was published.  The Standard contains an overall recommendation for the design, specification, installation and even the ongoing maintenance of a flat roof.  This replaces the 2003 version and is quite a bit shorter, due to the fact that sections relating to metal roofs have been omitted and guidance for these has passed to the metal roofing industry and BS Committee B/542.