By using products, which require no maintenance,
the problem is eradicated. This is where
BCE Cellular Extrusions roofline systems
provide a real benefit. The use of PVC-UE
(a weatherable material which does not require
treating or painting) for roofline applications
is the only option. Installing PVC-UE roofline
eliminates the need for regular maintenance
and redecoration and gives quantifiable
cost savings. Savings which continue over
the lifetime of the building.
Short term savings on building materials
through the use of timber in exposed roofline
areas could, in reality, be storing up long
term costs in repair and maintenance. For
clients where maintenance is a significant
consideration in the function and operation
of their property stock, PVC-UE does offer
significant advantages both in terms of
cost and performance.
Add to this the CDM regulations regarding
maintenance, which places the specifier
in "the line of fire", should
they design a building or building element
that cannot be maintained. This is especially
important for those organisations which
own and operate buildings with several floors
and difficult to access roof areas.
It is not just over the long term that
cost savings can be equated. When it comes
to site work PVC-UE offers a number of benefits.
It is not adversely affected by wet or damp
conditions which means that fitting can
continue in bad weather.
Equally, it is a factory-manufactured product
which conforms to consistent quality standards,
something which cannot always be said of
site timber.
PVC-UE is a "one fix" operation;
there are no follow-on or finishing trades
like decorators to consider. This not only
reduces the fitted cost of the product,
but also condenses the build programme,
allowing the finishing trades earlier access
to other areas of the building.
In addition, as the products handle and
fix like timber they can be scheduled into
the build programme in exactly the same
way, there is no need to make special allowances
in the planning of site work.
All of which makes PVC-UE an attractive,
added value option on new build or refurbishment
projects. For more information on Preventative
Maintenance from BCE Cellular Extrusions
contact Joanne Bowater on 01724 281440.
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