Firm creates awareness on roof restoration

The Managing Director, Plusworld Roofing Limited, Mr. John Igbaifua, has said that roofs can be restored as they age, rather than being pulled down.

Igbaifua, who spoke at a seminar to sensitise and train people on roof restoration, said no matter how bad a roof got, it could be repaired and made new.

He said there was the need for proper handling of roofing and maintenance in the country, as this could also create jobs.

He said, Coming from a background in real estate, I found this a problem and it served as a motivation because I found out that there were lots of roofs that needed to be restored rather than being pulled down. Your roof tells people the kind of person that you are because that is the first thing that people see in your building; it is a crucial part of the building.

Over time, I have also found out that if you want to remain in this business of roof repairs and restoration, you must use quality products.

According to Igbaifua, the awareness on roof restoration and its importance in building aesthetics is very low in the country.

It took a long time for people to believe in what we are doing, but they are coming to terms with it gradually. It was more like a culture shock; people found it difficult to believe this kind of thing but now the awareness is growing. No matter how bad a roof is, it can be restored and this is one of the many fora we will be organising to create awareness, he said.

Igbaifua said roof repairs was in different stages, including inspection; cleaning of debris, moss and grimes; waterproofing application and repainting, which will result in better protection and appearance of the roof and the building in general.

The Project Manager, Plusworld Roofing, Mr. Franklin Ojeaburu, said the roof was an important part of building that must be cared for as much as the floors and walls.

According to him, restoration brings the roof back to its original function, making it watertight and adding beauty to the entire building.

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