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Temporary Roof Erected over a Property at Wherwell Road, Guildford, GU2.

Tin hat scaffold, Wherwell Road, GU2

Project type

Temporary roof.

Site location

Wherwell Road, Guildford, GU2.

Customer needs

The builder contacted us on behalf of this customer, who needed a roof covering while they had a loft conversion built onto their existing property to create more space. A weatherproof temporary roof scaffold system covering was required to protect this part of the building from the elements and allow the builders to continue working without weather-related disruption, as there had been a lot of rain this year.

Obstacles and challenges we needed to resolve

There were no major difficulties with this job apart from it being quite a windy day when installing the monarflex sheeting to the external perimeter of the structure.

What we accomplished

The scaffold structure was erected by our local Guildford scaffolders, who built the large three-sided framework from the ground up around the area where the new loft conversion was to be situated. The 4th side of the temporary roof was a slightly smaller section and was installed on the existing property roof for complete coverage. We used aluminium beams at the top of the structure, ready to support the roof, which comprised approximately 40 x 10ft corrugated iron sheets to create the tin roof cover, and connected these sheets using roofing couplers so no holes were made in the CI sheets to avoid leaks. The first level was fully boarded and double handrailed, with protective toe-board edging installed. When fitting the roof cover, we ensured a slight tilt and that the sheets slightly overhung the framework so water would run off the roof and not into the building. We then installed monarflex sheeting to cover the whole outside area of the temporary roof framework so that it was fully protected from the wind and rain.

Length of hire

The builder required an 8-week hire period, which we negotiated into our price.

Another temporary roof for a loft conversion

We used a similar weather-protection setup on this tin hat for a loft conversion in Woking, where lattice beams supported the corrugated roof covering and Monarflex sheeting enclosed the outer framework.

What do we offer our customers?

We are the go-to scaffolding company in Surrey and have built a great reputation and a large customer base who always come back to us. When you choose us for your scaffolding, you will be sure to get all of the below:

  • Free quotations and site visits.
  • Competitive and clear pricing.
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  • Quick turnaround and always on time.
  • We provide risk assessments and method statements.
  • Fully insured (public and employee liability).
  • Health and safety conscious.
  • Fully trained and qualified staff members.
  • We are a reputable, established, and professional company.
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What types of scaffold do we erect?

Our skilled teams of scaffolders have the experience and know-how to put up any type of scaffold required in Surrey. Here is a comprehensive list of the most common scaffolds we have previously erected:

  • New builds including timber frames.
  • Home extensions.
  • Chimney stack scaffolds.
  • Roof access for repairs or new roofs.
  • Painters and decorating working platforms.
  • Domestic scaffolds (for example soffits, facias, or window repairs).
  • Loft conversion structures.
  • Temporary roof scaffolding.
  • Scaffolds over conservatories.
  • Cantilevers and raking shore support scaffolds.