Architect and Builder November/December 2015 | Page 18

Scheltema’s Spacer System:
A Revolution in Roof Replacement

T

he traditional roof replacement
process poses inherent risk to
property owners and their tenants.
During the re-roofing process, the roof
is at times open to the elements. Also,
there is the potential hazards of workmen
working at heights who could potentially

damage assets and inconvenience tenants
occupying a building.
Recognising a market need, Scheltema,
South Africa’s leading roofing, ceilings
and partitioning installer since 1931 - has
recently designed and engineered the
Scheltema Spacer System which enables

SPACER BRACKETS INSTALLED ABOVE EXISTING PURLINS

a new roof to be installed on top of an
existing roof.
Since all roof sheeting is left in place,
the installation team has a safe platform
from which to work. Spacer brackets are
manufactured to length according to the
insulation requirements and pre-installed
whilst ensuring that the roof remains
watertight. Once all the spacer brackets
are installed and aligned the fixing bars are
secured. Finally, the selected insulation and
roof sh Y][