Construction (design and management) health and safety

Construction (design and management)
Regulations 2015
Health & safety requirements
Statement from HD Sharman Ltd – Plygene Gutterline system.

Guarantee
We have a 25 year guarantee, which is for the material only and does not include the fitting of the liner or any mechanical damage to it.
Mechanical damage can be repaired using a weld patch and hot air, welded in situ (see technical sheet ref GSW1A/1B).
Life expectancy
The material will last a minimum of 35 years and the system is fully approved by the British Board of Agrément (see certificate ref 00/3718).
COSHH issues
The material is not hazardous to health at the time of supply or after installation and will not react with any other substance.
There are no hazards associated with dismantling the system. In case of fire and thermal decomposition, self-contained breathing apparatus is recommended.
Stability/performance/appearance
The material is thermoplastic, i.e. relaxes with the heat and tightens with the cold – this does not affect the performance in any way.
It is possible that the liner may fade in colour over a period of time.
These factors do not affect the guarantee.
Installation
Failure to install the material securely will affect performance.
The material must be trapped by cappings, flashings, eaves angles, existing roofing materials, etc. (as per recommendations).
Cleaning/maintenance
To ensure that the material will carry on performing from when it is first installed, we suggest that periodic cleaning and inspections are carried out (see maintenance guide attached).
Extending the installation
There are no issues or hazards with extending or adding to the material as long as this is undertaken following our fitting recommendations ensuring a correct fix and seal.
Material must be clean, dry and free from oils and silicones.
Cleaning instructions must be followed (see maintenance guide) and welding recommendations must be adhered to (see technical sheet ref GSW1A/1B).
Recycling
The material can be commercially recycled but we do not currently provide a recycling service.