Safety as an Engineering Discipline
As we celebrate Workers Day, it’s worth examining how roofing safety has evolved into a comprehensive engineering discipline. Working at heights with specialized materials creates risks that require systematic mitigation through technical knowledge and proper equipment.
Roof Brands approaches safety as a technical challenge requiring specialized knowledge. With over 10 years of combined experience in the field, our team possesses the expertise needed to ensure safety considerations are incorporated from the earliest design stages.
Technical Foundations of Roofing Safety
Safety begins with appropriate material specification. Our timber trusses use kiln-dried pine meeting SANS 1783-2 standards, while Ultra-Span® steel trusses utilise light-gauge galvanized steel with Z275 coating. These material standards eliminate variability that often contributes to structural failures.
Our manufacturing process maintains millimetre tolerances and uses the first truss in each batch as a jig template. This precision reduces on-site adjustments that often place workers in compromised positions.
Advanced Design for Enhanced Safety
The Pamir software utilised in our design process optimises truss geometry while verifying designs against applicable standards. This prevents the discovery of design issues during the high-risk installation phase.
The MiTek software we use employs the “Ultimate Limit State” engineering philosophy,—specifically concerned with safety factors such as load-carrying capacity, overturning, and fracture due to fatigue. A distinguishing feature is our accounting for “man load”—particularly on overhangs where a person standing creates a significant lever effect on the truss.
Installation and Compliance
For steel truss installation, special saws allow cold-cutting techniques that preserve galvanisation integrity while eliminating sparks and fumes from grinders that affect the chemistry of the galvanising protection. Self-drilling screws reduce the time workers spend in elevated positions and minimize repetitive motion injuries.
Our comprehensive inspection process ensures compliance with SANS 10400 building regulations—all developed to ensure worker and occupant safety.
Your Complete Roofing Solution
At Roof Brands, safety isn’t just a feature—it’s our foundation. Our custom-engineered roof trusses are designed using advanced MiTek software that ensures structural integrity while maintaining cost-efficiency.
When you choose us, you’re selecting a complete roofing solution covering design, manufacture, and delivery with an unwavering focus on quality and compliance. Our professional team guides you through every step, ensuring your project receives the expertise needed for both installation safety and long-term reliability.
For a roofing partner that makes safety an engineering priority, contact Roof Brands today and experience the difference that technical expertise makes in creating safer, more durable roofing systems.