Clearview National October 2016 - Issue 179 | Page 54

SOLIDROOFS&CONSERVATORIES

Raising the
Roofline
»»AS WE ALL KNOW, THE
performance of even high quality building
products can be let down dramatically by
poor installation practice. Here we take a look
at Roofline Systems and get the low-down
from one of the UK’s leading experts in what’s
good and what’s bad in this important area of
construction…
Dave Osborne has been Technical Services
Manager at Swish Building Products, the
company that makes PVC cladding, fascia
and soffit boards, rainwater systems and all the
sundry fixtures and fittings for more years than
he cares to remember.
When it comes to roofline installations, both
domestic and commercial, good and bad, he’s
seen it all. From his long experience, Dave sets
out some pointers to ensure best use of materials
and a good installation every time and tells us
about some of his installation hates…
“In an article like this I can’t give you all the
little details you may need but you won’t go far
wrong if you remember this:
ROOFLINE
• Get your substrate straight, level and true
to ensure the PVC boards you