Purpose
To provide Redland account-holding customers' staff that have attended the Basic Principles of Pitched Roofing course with a more in-depth knowledge of estimating, to facilitate firmer specifications and increased sales.
Who Should Attend
Roofing Contractors, Estimators and Builders Merchants' staff with responsibility for estimating roofing products/quantities for sales representatives.
Number of Delegates
Six minimum, eight maximum
Duration
Two days
- Day One: 10:30 a.m. - 16:30 p.m. (approximately)
- Day Two: 09:00 a.m. - 16:30 p.m. (approximately)
- Tea, coffee and buffet lunch provided
Dress Code
Smart casual for conference room work.
Accommodation
One or two nights at a local hotel, at inclusive negotiated rates if required. All rooms have private facilities.
Content
Conference Room:
- Scale
- Pitch
- Constants
- Reading architects' drawings
- Identifying sales opportunities
- Site Survey Exercise
Quantity take-off from drawings including:
- Plain tiles (roof and vertical)
- Interlocking tiles
- Cambrian Slates
- Fittings and accessories
- Ventilation requirements
- Practical survey and estimating exercise
- Estimating by computer
Demonstrations of:
- Man made/Fibre Cement Slate/Fixing e.g. Copper disc rivets
- Slate repair and Cambrian Repair Kit
- Hook fixings on Natural Slate
Cost
Please contact the Course Administrator for details.
Dates
Scheduled throughout the year. Current availability can be obtained from the Training Centre Course Administrator.