Main contractors

Why you should specify SPRA

and how to achieve a successful project

Your objectives

You want the client vision to be delivered on time and on-budget. During the construction phase you will want to achieve:

Effective waterproofing of the roof quickly and early in programme, so that internal fit-out can move ahead.
A specialist sub-contractor who understands your project, is safe, organised and requires minimum supervision.
A roof system that:

Reducing risk training

For least risk to your project:

Make full use of the product support offered by the SPRA membrane manufacturers.
Coordinate roofing and M&E trades by technical collaboration at an early stage.
Arrange effective roof protection and clear responsibility for maintaining it until PC.
Sequence the work to avoid potentially disruptive following trades such as brickwork or rendering.
Check the training credentials of installers.

Product supply and support

SPRA membrane manufacturers must:

Supply only to registered specialist contractors employing trained labour.
Carry out a recorded inspection of the completed work if a warranty is to be offered.

Training alt

There is a UK-wide network of installers who have been trained in the use of each particular product.
SPRA Membrane manufacturers must maintain a training database, with cards issued to installers.
Training courses must be comprehensive, approved by SPRA and delivered off-site.

Inspection and testing

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