Tag: building
LCP Roofing back in the ring for 2018
January 25, 2018
As we kick off on another exciting year with most people already back at work, it’s a good time to ask what 2018 might hold for the building sector. By Roux Malherbe, LCP Roofing Sales Representative Unfortunately, nobody can tell with any certainty what the future holds for the...
We’re hiring!
December 5, 2017
Are you LCP Roofing‘s next Roof Truss Estimator/Designer? If you’re a Roof Truss Estimator/Designer that has worked on one of the Institute for Timber Construction South Africa-approved Systems and are looking for a home away from home with the leaders in roof truss technology, then send your CV and short cover...
Architectural services needed to reroof an existing home
October 23, 2017
Reasons to reroof a home are manifold, including, but not limited to, fire damage, deterioration through ageing and weathering, or to achieve a whole new aesthetic. Recently, LCP Roofing was approached to reroof an existing house whose roof had been incorrectly installed. With some investigation, it was found that...
A tall order: LCP Roofing replaces SAC Trucks HQ’s roof
August 21, 2017
After approximately 18 to 20 years’ hard service, which included exposure to strong Highveld winds and minor earth tremors, the roof structure at Steve’s Auto Clinic’s Truck division in Centurion finally cried uncle. On the morning of the 21st of April, Johan van der Merwe, Co-Director of SAC, was...
The importance of correct roofing levels
May 24, 2017
As a roofing company, we require a flat roof surface prior to truss erection. This means that by the time we start erecting the trusses, the walls need to be at the correct wall plate levels. Article by Henri Pretorius, LCP Roofing Sales Representative. What does this mean? The...
Not your everyday roof
May 10, 2017
By Roux Malherbe, LCP Roofing Sales Representative. Although we erect a good number of roofs every month, it’s not every day that the roof we’re working on is very much unlike the one next door. Currently, the LCP Roofing team is working on a specially designed roof in the...
LCP Roofing attends Roof Tile Workshop
March 27, 2017
The sales team from LCP Roofing recently attended a Roof Tile Workshop at the SAFCEC building in Bedfordview, Johannesburg, which was hosted by Henry Cockroft from the Concrete Manufacturers Association (CMA). Danie Hattingh from Coverland presented on the different aspects of tiled roofs and with roughly 40 delegates attending...
Profile sheeting selection
March 13, 2017
Choosing the right profile sheeting can be a daunting task, since there are so many to choose from. LCP Roofing offers tips and advice to make selecting your roof covering easier. There are two types of roof sheeting categories, namely pierced fix and concealed fix. The pierced fix profiles...
Made to measure: Roofing at the cutting edge
March 8, 2017
[Pretoria, 8 March 2017]: LCP Roofing, leaders in roof truss technology, are renowned for their precision work, attention to detail and commitment to delivering world-class workmanship. Between a humble section of timber and an elegantly finished timber roof truss is a manufacturing process that has been fine-tuned and perfected...