Tag: timber roof truss
A Monster Lurks in Monavoni
December 5, 2019
Every so often, we take on a project that stands out from the rest. Sales Rep, Gavin Mostert, reflects on our most recent “monster” project. A roof worthy of its title, it is highly unlikely that a roof of 900m2 in the Monavoni area is found. Waterkloof and Mooikloof...
So, who is designing the proverbial “Roof over your head”?
May 9, 2019
A Fabricator Designer (timber roof structure) is a practicing professionally registered designer who will traditionally come from the built environment and who must have passed the prescribed professional body examinations as well as the prescribed System Software courses. Our roof truss designs are done using International Truss Systems (ITS)...
LCP Roofing always at the cutting edge
July 9, 2018
LCP Roofing, leaders in timber roof truss technology, pride themselves in always being ahead of the game. One of the ways they ensure their continual advancement is by keeping abreast of technology. The team are excited to announce their acquisition and installation of an ALS276 Alpine Linear Saw, with...
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...
Roof quote requirements
April 19, 2017
At LCP Roofing, we offer our clients very comprehensive roof quotations. In order for us to do this accurately and within an acceptable time frame, we require information from the client that architects sometimes omit from the house plans. These are as follows: All house plans consisting of floor...
Roof truss quality control
April 5, 2017
Quality control is one of the most important structures to have in place in any business, as it measures – and helps to ensure – the standard of the manufactured product to specification. At LCP Roofing, we take pride in everything we do, which is why it is of...
How does a rational design impact a roof inspection?
March 20, 2017
There are many levels of competence within the roof construction industry and the cheapest building quote can easily become the most costly exercise in the end. But once having received the formal completion certificate, the homeowner is protected. Article by Peerie Groenewald, LCP Roofing Designer. The National Building Regulations...
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...