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SA WATERPROOFING

Highlands North, Johannesburg, GP (1.3km from Fairmount)
WATERPROOFING & ROOFING Waterproofing is an essential part of a structure, building and home. When a building has been erected it is vital that the waterproofing is done in accordance to the architectural plan, otherwise detrimental effects occur resulting in damage to the building, structure and personal possessions. SA Waterproofing offers an efficient and quality waterproofing service with an effective long-term lasting product. Our team believes in safety and quality, thus we focus on quality control, training, testing, inspection and site management. Our services are of highest of quality combined with efficiency and professionalism. All our products are approved by...

Melson Roof

Highlands North, Johannesburg, GP (1.3km from Fairmount)
Melson Roof provides roofing services in Highlands North, Gauteng and surrounding suburbs.

Visible Improvements

Kew, Johannesburg, GP (2.9km from Fairmount)
Visible Improvements have taken on and finished many successful waterproofing and roofing jobs over the past 40 years. Our outstanding workmanship and immaculate attention to detail have given us an excellent reputation in the local roofing industry, enabling businesses and people to put their trust in us, no matter the size of the job.

Maintenance Aid

Bramley, Johannesburg, GP (3km from Fairmount)
Maintenance Aid is one of South Africa’s leading waterproofing contractors. Originally established in Johannesburg and Pretoria, we’ve since helped hundreds of homeowners, architects and property developers nationwide ensure their buildings become and remain waterproof. Maintenance Aid also offers cutting-edge damp proofing and painting services, as well as specialised tiling and floor polishing.

Perfect Slate

Bramley, Johannesburg, GP (3km from Fairmount)
Perfect Slate is a slate roofing specialist company which prides itself on excellence in the supply and installation of natural Slate Tile Roofs, Concrete Tile Roofs, IBR, Corrugated, Chromodek, Nu-Tech Slate Roof covering, Waterproofing and Roof Repairs. We are professionally managed by a creative, innovative and charismatic business person with extensive Engineering, Manufacturing and Business Management experience.This is bolstered by a B Com degree and a MBA. Each site is overseen by an accountable and experienced manager with an eye for detail thus ensuring project delivery is in accordance with agreed schedules, cost and quality. The company is renowned for...

Waterproofing Johannesburg

Bramley View, Johannesburg, GP (3.1km from Fairmount)
We at Waterproofing Johannesburg focus on quality workmanship in a timely fashion. We adhere to all South-African regulations all our materials supplied are top quality and our staff are fully trained in roofing and damp proofing.

Ropace Roofing

Atholl, Sandton, GP (4.4km from Fairmount)
As one of the leading roofing specialists in South Africa, we are able to offer you a variety of roofing services and products that are unmatched. All our services are taken on by our highly skilled team of experts with over 85 years combined experience in the industry. We offer a large collection of roof covering products, from Slate to metal sheeting. Whatever it is you need for your building, we have the product and roofing services for you.

German Building Technology

Houghton Estate, Johannesburg, GP (4.9km from Fairmount)
German Building Technology was established in 1989 and specialises in heavy duty waterproofing and insulated systems as well as slate roofing. Your roof is exposed during the hottest summer heat AND the coldest winter freezes. Maintaining a healthy roof can reduce climate control costs and the expense of water damage. German Building Technology is your partner for specialised Waterproofing Systems. German Building Technology has been providing superior roofing and roof refurbishment services in Johannesburg for almost 30 years, and this experience is applied in every project we ever work on. Since we’ve been in business, our number one goal has...




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What do roofing specialists do?

A roofer is the construction specialist who installs and repairs the sloped roofs on new and existing construction projects, both residential and commercial. It is the roofer who is responsible for ensuring that the roof is able to withstand the elements outside and provide protection to those inside the structure. A roof must be completely waterproof and wind-proof in order to serve the purpose for which it is intended. Typically, roofing companies will also provide waterproofing services.

What can a roofing expert help with?

Any building requires a roof in order for it to be weatherproof. The roof must therefore be able to withstand rain, hail, snow, sleet, high winds and sun. Roofs are constructed of various materials, including interlocking slate tiles and aluminium and zinc corrugated sheeting. In buildings with sloped roofs, it is the roofer’s responsibility to erect the “A”-shaped wooden (see our articles on Carpenters for more information) or steel roof trusses, provide waterproofing for them with a covering of thick black plastic sheeting, then expertly lay the tiles or corrugated sheeting over everything. In properties which are situated very close to the coast and are more susceptible to rust from corrosive salt air, the roofer is responsible for ensuring that an aluminium roof has a lower zinc content than those used inland in order to make it more durable. Regardless of the type of roof covering, any spot on the roof which has a joint, chimney, pipe or skylight which has the potential to leak, has to have additional material called ‘flashing’ to seal and waterproof the area. Your roofer is the expert at placing this flashing, and this should not be left to an unskilled contractor.

It must be noted that a roofer is not responsible for preparing and laying thatched roofing, which is a specialised field of its own. Similarly, a roofer will not be tasked with the roofing of flat-roofed structures, where the roofs are strengthened and covered with concrete, and fall within the builder’s responsibilities.

The gutters and downpipes which line the edges of a roof and carry water from the roof into specific areas, do not fall within the responsibilities of the roofer. The builder will attend to this (see builders section).

Finding the right roofing specialist

A roofer must, first and foremost, be able to cope with heights as his job places him at the highest point of any construction project. A roofer’s job is potentially dangerous due to the heights at which he works, and there is always the possibility of slipping, tripping or falling, so he should take the necessary safety precautions such as wearing a safety harness. He must be physically strong and have plenty of stamina, as his job involves working with heavy tiles or large aluminium sheets, bending, stooping and kneeling on the roof surfaces. He needs to have a good sense of balance as he is working on sloping surfaces, and be able to work in both extreme heat and very cold conditions. His job places him outside in all kinds of weather, and there is no shelter for him on an exposed roof.

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Always use a qualified and experienced roofer for your needs. Builders will usually work with roofers they know and have worked with before, and they will arrange for the services of their preferred roofer. However, if you are looking for a roofer to repair a leaking roof or have a small project you are overseeing yourself, make sure that you ask for recommendations before appointing a roofer. An unskilled or inexperienced roofer will probably not be able to carry out the job satisfactorily, and you might well find yourself having to engage another roofer to re-do the job. Always check their online reviews through Uptasker before choosing a roofer yourself, to be sure that you will be getting the services of an experienced and skilled worker who will work efficiently and carefully. In addition, make sure that all costs are covered in the initial quotation, to avoid further expenses as the project progresses.




Top roofing tips

Top roofing tips

A well constructed roof will ensure that the interior of the building it covers will be impervious to weather conditions outside, and therefore be warm in winter, dry during wet weather and cool during the hot summer months, with no unwanted leaks, draughts or damp patches appearing on the top of walls or ceilings from an imperfectly sealed roof. Always choose wisely when employing these specialists and appreciate their worth. For more tips, see our roofer articles.


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