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Roof Works: Safety Systems and Structural Upgrades

Roof Works: Safety Systems and Structural Upgrades

Inspection Details

  • Location: Parkville
  • Reason for Attendance: Maintenance Works – Roof Flashing, Timber Repairs, Roof Safety System Installation

Event Summary

Our team was engaged to carry out a comprehensive scope of variation works at a multi-residential property in Parkville. The project included roof flashing upgrades, timber and cladding repairs, roof painting, and the installation and certification of a compliant roof access safety system. All works were delivered in accordance with Australian Standards and site-specific engineering documentation.

Cause of Damages

  • Superintendent request to replace upper roof capping tiles with barge flashing
  • Timber deterioration and cladding damage identified during inspection
  • Roof access system required to meet updated safety compliance standards

Works Completed

Roof Flashing & Painting

  • Remove and salvage existing capping tiles
  • Supply and install 171 m of new Colourbond barge flashing, storm seal, and Wakaflex flashing
  • Pressure wash, prime, and respray roof tiles and parapet walls (1,070 m²) with two-coat seal
  • Standard colour range selected by authorised personnel

Timber & Cladding Repairs – West Gate End

  • Replace rotten 240×35 rough-sawn timber to car entry walls
  • Install new cross beam flush to western brick wall face (121 m)
  • Install new eaves quad (81 m) and safety height signage
  • Replace damaged weatherboards (3.41 m) and install pressure flashing at junctions
  • Seal, prepare, and paint all new timber work to match existing finishes

Roof Cladding – North Upper Face

  • Replace rotten hardwood batten between windows (11 m)
  • Install new TV aerial bracket and seal cable penetration
  • Paint affected timber and cladding walls (up to 10 m²)

General Works

  • Allowances for fall protection, scaffolding, supervision, and DBI insurance
  • Full site clean-up and debris disposal, including waste transfer fees

Roof Safety System Installation & Certification

  • Supply and install full roof access system including:
    • 2x Adjustable Ladder Head Kits
    • 2x Ladder Support Brackets
    • 2x RL21 Mini Ladders with Grabrails and Landings
    • 32x Timber / Roof Tile Mount Anchor Kits
    • Portable ladder and support brackets for north side access
  • Test and certify all height safety assets (AS.1891.4 / AS.1657)
  • Tag each anchor point with dated certification
  • Provide Certificate of Compliance valid for 12 months

Outcome

  • All variation works completed to specification and compliance
  • Roof safety system installed and certified
  • Structural and aesthetic repairs delivered with high-quality finishes
  • Site left clean, safe, and fully operational