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- The largest rooftop garden is located at the top of the Marina Bay Sands hotel in Singapore, where a huge palm grove turns into a pool at the very edge of a two-hundred-meter cliff. - In London, on the roof of the Selfridges shopping center, there is a network of canals along which you can move around in small boats designed for two people. The total length of the water artery is 200 meters with a width of 2 meters. The Crystal Cafe is also located here, where you can wait in line for skiing. - Roof Top Terrace coworking in London is open during the warm season every day from 6:30 am to 8 pm in any weather - this outdoor terrace provides free umbrellas for visitors. - In the Chinese city of Zhuzhou, on the roof of a local shopping center, there are four two-story cottages with small garden plots. During the construction of the shopping center, these houses were announced as office buildings for the employees of the complex, but over time they passed into private hands: wealthy citizens settled in the cottages, who want to live comfortably and apart in the very center of Zhuzhou. - At the top of one of the buildings in the Japanese capital, a football field appeared several years ago, where, thanks to the artificial lighting system, you can kick the ball around the clock. - The Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York houses a large-scale installation Cloud City by architect Thomas Saracino. Inside an unusual object, you can walk, enjoying the views of the city. There is an amusement park on the roof of the Stratosphere skyscraper in Las Vegas. Visitors to this park will have to spin on a carousel and other attractions, hovering at a height of 250 meters above ground level. |
Fear of heights
“Abroad, roofs have long ceased to be just a structural part of buildings, they are being adapted with might and main for commercial and public purposes. This allows you to maximize the use of facilities and stand out in a competitive market. Recently, more and more often projects with an exploited roof and terraces appear in Russia, including in St. Petersburg. In the Northern capital, restaurants and bars are most often located at a height, ”says Evgenia Ivanova, editor of the weekly Real Estate and Construction of St. Petersburg.
In St. Petersburg, exploited roofs dominate in the Central and Petrograd districts - almost three-quarters of the total. It is these parts of the city that can offer customers special view characteristics - that's what everything was conceived for.
Of course, it is not possible to use roofs all year round in rainy St. Petersburg, and specific Russian standards for the design and operation of buildings lead to the fact that engineering equipment lives on most roofs in new buildings. Reconstruction of the roof in an existing building for use as a restaurant, fitness center, observation deck, as a rule, is ineffective from an economic point of view.
Investments will pay off not earlier than in 15 years. From a business point of view, an open terrace or an exploited roof is more of an image project, its profitability is minimal, because it usually functions no more than 4-5 months a year.
Nevertheless, every year new buildings appear in our city, the roofs of which are far from being an empty place. But this does not mean that the roof does not bring profit to building owners: the location of establishments in the fresh air gives the project added value.
haute cuisine
Pasta, Artist's Attic, Attic, Moskva, Terrace, Teahouse No. 1, Kryshabar, PMI Bar - this is not the whole list of very successful St. Petersburg restaurants in the fresh air. In most cases, these places are not focused on the mass market and are in the upper price categories: arranging a roof for commercial purposes is very expensive. According to the management company Maris, in addition to restaurants (43% of the total volume of accommodation on the roofs), cafes and bars (9%), photo studios (9% - Skypoint), offices (7%), fitness clubs look down on the world around in St. Petersburg (5%), cinemas (2% - Roof Cinema on the Griboyedov Canal embankment), as well as other business areas.
money out of thin air
If we talk about office space, then the terrace in its composition, as a rule, is used as a meeting space, a place for coffee breaks or a rest for the management. Despite the fact that in the context of office functionality, the terrace is a seasonal and low-intensity factor, it serves as a good addition to the status of the organization. Offices with terraces that offer beautiful views are usually offered for rent at a higher rate.
At least ten modern office buildings on the market of St. Petersburg offer offices for rent with adjacent outdoor terraces, including the business centers "Renaissance Plaza", "Chkalovsky" and others.
The terrace as a part of the office space, depending on the area and the opening view characteristics, is offered for rent either with a reduced coefficient from 0.5 to 0.25 of the cost of the rent for the office or as a bonus when renting it. In the historical part of the city, offices with view terraces are offered for rent at rates starting from 1,500 rubles per square meter per month, including VAT and operating expenses. A restaurant, bar or cafe, renting a terrace or an exploited roof, pays a full rent, comparable to renting premises on the ground floors. In the total supply of offices in the St. Petersburg market, business centers with terraces make up no more than 3-4%, NAI Becar says.
This includes those where, in addition to open terraces, there are also large balconies, says Mikhail Rozhko, director of the NAI Becar brokerage department in St. Petersburg.
First freshness
Terraces on the roofs of elite and business-class apartment buildings are usually sold to owners of apartments on the upper floors and are used as a garden, gym or recreation area. A prime example of how a roof can be adapted for sporting events is the roof of the W St. Petersburg and the terrace of the Etazhi loft project, where Generation Yoga conducts its classes.
The Taleon Imperial Hotel (five-star category) has a rooftop sun deck, glass dome pool and spa for year-round resort-like relaxation. In addition, in St. Petersburg, it has recently become possible to rent a place on the roof for a picnic (for example, on the roof of Kosmos, 11th Krasnoarmeiskaya Street, 11). Lunch in such a place can hardly be called a roadside picnic - it will definitely be remembered for a long time.
Blue - commentators from the Internet
Black is mine.
It is dangerous to do serious business in Rashka without an adequate roof: anyway, sooner or later it will come by itself.
Forgive me for the indiscreet question: do you do business "in Rashka" yourself or do you get your information from the press?
I've been in business since the late 80s. And never during this time there were roofs in the sense of gangster serials. Just at the turn of the 80s and 90s, the state machine broke down. The courts and the police stopped working. It became impossible to obtain by legal means the protection of their legal rights. Especially new entrepreneurs. Then they were called cooperators.
A typical example: my neighbor and I were visiting him and drinking. Suddenly, a neighbor saw through the window how some youngsters were stubbornly trying to open the garage. He called the police and informed. The first question from there was this: “Have you entered into a security agreement with us?” He tried to explain that chickens were not in his garage. But they just hung up. That is, the cops did not want to work for our taxes and their wages. The same goes for arbitration. As soon as the judges found out that they were cooperators, their eyes glazed over in anticipation. Well, the laws were inadequate in the changed conditions. So the society was forced to self-organize in the conditions of the inoperability of the state. Criminals, athletes, cops, and national diasporas offered their services. The cheapest and most efficient structure in our region at that time were thieves. They took for their services (as they said: to heat the zone. Then the state stopped supplying the zone normally), but much less than the state now takes taxes. And they worked much more efficiently and, most importantly, faster. And I got the clear impression that they were more honest and decent plane trees.
They didn't force anyone to pay them. If you don't want to, don't. Only then solve your problems yourself. For example: started a cafe. People are drinking in cafes. Fights among drunks are possible. If you want, if you have health, kick them out yourself. If you want, hire a bouncer in the state and pay them a salary. If you want, sign an agreement with the cops. Or allocate a table to thieves and feed them for free if they come. The latter is both cheaper and more efficient. In addition, they swept all the punks out of the vicinity of the institution. It was calm and safe around. What neither the cops nor the regular guards have ever done and do not do. Well, internal theft of employees. Usually it was enough to have a prophylactic conversation with the crook on the part of the thieves, so that he would immediately realize and return the stolen goods.
I remember there was a case. The seller ran away with the day's earnings and did not get in touch with me. And did not open the door. A whole month. One young guy from the thieves' environment came to me for a glass of tea. I described the situation to him. He immediately went (it was at one in the morning) to this aunt. And an hour later she called me. She explained the situation as follows: the taxi driver, allegedly, took away a bag with a wallet she had forgotten in the car. She had been searching for him for a whole month, and only tonight did she finally find him. And I'm ready to return all the money tomorrow. Then I asked the criminal what was there. He explained to me - they just came and asked: why doesn’t he go to work? Didn't you get sick? The owner is worried. Recommended to call the owner and reassure. It turned out to be enough. And no crime. Imagine: at one in the morning three shots came. All blue from tattoos. And they care about health. Impressed…
And such cases were typical.
As soon as the state began to work, entrepreneurs gradually stopped paying them, and all criminal and semi-criminal roofs gradually disappeared.
The era of "blue" (bandit) "roofs" ended in the mid-90s.
Not true. In the mid 90s was the heyday.
Gradually, the brothers were “squeezed out” of most of the business. Those who wandered a lot were found with bullet holes in their heads. Others hastily left the borders of Russia or generously shared. All kinds of RUBOPs, UBOPs and TsRUBOPs became the coolest "roof". Among themselves, the bandits called them "Shabolovskaya" (according to the place of deployment - the RUBOP building was located on Shabolovka). In those years, there was such a saying: “Only the Shabolov ones can be cooler than the Solntsevo ones.”
It was a very short period. And the cops were very inept at covering up. That is, they relied on the intimidation of the roofed, without providing constructive services. Basically, pure extortion. Therefore, they were quickly ousted by officials. The cops were left with only very specific niches. For example, prostitution.
From ordinary criminals, thieves in law keep such connections in the strictest confidence. God forbid, the lads find out that the thief is hobnobbing with the Lubyankas, they will remind him of this in the zone.
Not true. A thief (I explain: a thief is not a profession. This is a title. Like a general. They say there are thieves who have never stolen anything and have never been in prison) can communicate with anyone. He is allowed by his rank. In contrast to the small shellpony. The thieves are indifferent to the Lubyankas. They just don't like cops. Yes, and the FSB does not deal with thieves. Can only recruit them to obtain specific information.
It is also called “red”, because it contains former employees of the FSO, FSB, and the Ministry of Internal Affairs who received a prison sentence and stealing high-ranking officials.
Again not true. "Red" is the zone where the asset and the administration have the upper hand. "Black" where thieves hold the upper hand. In their pure form, those and those are few. More typically, an asset rules during the day and thieves rule at night. And the zone where the former employees of the FSO, the FSB, the Ministry of Internal Affairs and the stealing high-ranking officials who received a prison term are sitting is called the cop zone. There are not even half of the cops. The rest are ordinary prisoners. But in the cop zone, thieves' concepts do not work and there are no suits.
After all, every schoolboy already knows that prostitution is under the cops.
This is correct. Chinari and thieves disdain this craft.
Don't believe it when businessmen you know say they don't pay anyone for a "roof". That doesn't happen. Some at the same time unfasten the bandits, the police, and the FSB officers (most often this happens in small towns).
Completely a lie. For example, I don't cry. Out of 100 entrepreneurs, maybe two people pay. And that is not out of fear, but specific services are needed. Which are paid. The cops, however, tried a couple of times to start criminal cases against me. But they lost in court and have fallen behind ever since. And I have never seen the FSB.
In addition, he is in “good relations” with the mayor of the city, with the tax office, the migration service and the sanitary and epidemiological supervision. Once a month, firefighters and trade inspection visit his stores. Even the district police officer comes for a gift on his birthday.
This is also a lie. The mayor is not available for most entrepreneurs. Well, maybe for the largest or those working with the city budget. There are problems with any inspectors. But I don't pay them. To come less often. I prefer to sue or just pay the fine. And then they get used to it. And so they all already know: there will be a lot of fuss with me. But I still won't give you any money! Yes, they themselves are afraid to take money. Is it a small present for a lady? Or the sale of goods "at cost". The inspectors don't visit once a month. Maybe once a year. And that's not all. They are lazy. They do not like to work. Yes, and "few" of them. Not enough for all items. And then Medvedev generally forbade them to nightmare business more than once every three years.
Recently, a couple more "freeloaders" have appeared - the head of the local branch of United Russia and a representative from Just Russia. They also ask for money for their party events. And they cannot be refused.
This is total bullshit. Sorry for the rudeness, but the hucksters piled on the whole of United Russia and on each of its members individually. The only exceptions are nomenklatura businessmen who live off the budget or dream of getting on the electoral list.
This crime reporter who wrote all this sucked his opus out of his finger. Do not trust reporters, especially criminal ones. A reporter will not be allowed into the criminal world.
Business problems are different now. This and the demolition of their stores under plausible pretexts. But in fact, to destroy competitors for network monopolists. Hence monopoly prices and inflation. And refusal to rent premises for the same reasons. And closing markets. Again for the same reasons. Well, etc. It has nothing to do with crime in the gangster sense.
True, officials want to present the matter in such a way that the main problem of small business is criminal extortion. Once we had a meeting with Putin about the problems of small business. So the apparatchiks pressed the entrepreneurs for a couple of hours before the meeting, so that they would say to Putin: “Crime has tortured me. Help!" Entrepreneurs did not cave in and said that crime does not tickle them. “Chinari was tortured. Help!" After that, small businessmen are no longer invited to the Kremlin. And instead of them, the officials appointed them as a representative of a certain scoundrel Borisov. (Currently in this position, another) Declaring him the chairman of the virtual association of small businesses "Support". Somehow, by the way, there was information that this small businessman concurrently began to represent oil producers in the authorities. A multi-station worker is a Stakhanovite!
And this reporter is either a layman, or sings from the voice of the plane trees.
Operational groups will fight against rising food prices in the Moscow region
This means that the operational groups of the Internal Affairs Directorate will go to the markets to rob Azeris. They always do that. Even when the houses in Moscow were blown up, the cops reacted that way. They threw all the forces of the OMON and SOBR to the markets, to rob the Azeris. And now there is a reason. Price increase. Although in the markets they are lower than in supermarkets.
The Chechen diaspora is not poor. But they are scary to rob. I have not heard that their cops robbed. Azeris are harmless. They only know how to pay off. Chinese cops for some reason, too, do not rob.
And if the cops start shaking the network monopolists, then their boss will be removed even before the first protocol is drawn up.
The comprador bourgeoisie rules in Russia. Already several times it has smashed the nascent national bourgeoisie. The next sweep will be soon, no later than autumn.
Personally, the comprador bourgeoisie (Apparently, this is the bourgeoisie that is export-oriented. Raw materials, of course. Gazprom, Lukoil, etc.) did not bother me at all. I never even saw her in person.
But the bureaucracy, that - yes! And stressed and worried. Not even some kind of special malice. And by its abundance. They spawned a whole bunch of inspectors of numerous supervisions. They were given small salaries and big powers. They climbed...
As for the cleansing... I don't understand what is meant by this word? Show masks?
There are quite a few people in my social circle who occupy fairly high positions in system integrator companies and telecom providers. In these sectors, every more or less serious organization has a "roof". This roof, of course, is not lawless cops from the nearest police department :)
Now, if the business is very serious, they send their own to the authorities. Most often in the deputies of the corresponding level. The roof is now mainly needed to sign an increasing number of permit papers. But this is not a roof in the criminal sense. This is government corruption. And the firms themselves will fight off the bespredelshchikov. If not suckers and not too smeared with illegal activities.
A few days ago, a small Cop organized crime group of captains and lieutenants (!!!) of the local police department (!!!) broke into the office of my good friends and, threatening to take out the server, modestly asked for 80 thousand dollars. They came up with a shitty boot for "conducting an inspection of the premises," signed by the deputy head of this police department. They threatened that if they start checking the licensedness of the software, the amount will increase to 200.
Apparently, either the "bum" was not "shit", or the "serious" businessmen had shitty lawyers, since they gave away the loot so easily. How is it possible to give away servers without an inventory and court sanction? And without witnesses. And what is this piece of paper for "inspection of the premises"? Search warrant, right? I would not call such a piece of paper "shit". And wasn't the data in the servers encrypted? Wasn't the dangerous data stored away from the office?
These “serious” fake excise stamps and fake invoices of yours were not accidentally stored in the secretary's nightstand? Looks like just that level of seriousness.
If you were immediately afraid, then there were reasons to be afraid. And it's a shame to mention licensed software. Especially if businessmen are serious. Why don't they, these "serious" press read? Or didn't you find $1000 for normal, non-counterfeit software?
1 W / n so the guard grows.
2. All sorts of bribes - too.
I don't pay bribes. Only fines and legal fees. Previously, they all flocked to me. In one year, there were up to three arbitration cases and one criminal case. Now dropped off. There is a lot of work with me, but I still won’t give money.
Do not be afraid. The store, as you say, is yours. Owned. Therefore, you will not be deprived of rent and the store will not be taken away. Except for debt.
My salary is also on the rise. But still, problems with the normal staff.
But I have already written about the personnel recently.
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The history of the appearance of roofing materials goes back to ancient times, and the first tiled roofs appeared even before our era. To date, tiles made of natural material are especially valuable. In the early 1900s, soft roofing appeared and for the past 60 years it has been in the greatest demand. Soft roofing is used both in the construction of expensive houses and in ordinary private construction.
Introduction
The business of selling roofing materials is quite promising in regions where low-rise construction is developed. Many trading platforms, in addition to selling roofing materials, are independently engaged in installation. Roof installation involves the use of other materials, such as insulation, timber, siding, fittings, etc. therefore, these materials are also available for sale from roofing companies.
The format of the sale of roofing materials can be from a simple store to a small trading base.
Types of roofing and methods of application.
The metal tile consists of many layers. In the center, as a base, there is a sheet of steel with a thickness of about 0.5 mm, due to this sheet, the desired rigidity is achieved. Next, the sheet is coated with zinc on both sides. Zinc is coated with a special coating that prevents corrosion processes. Then the sheets are released into the ground. And only on the ground is applied an external polymer coating.
It is applied to a roof, both easy, and heavy buildings.
A square meter of products weighs approximately 4-5 kg.
Sheet size - 0.45 - 3.65 m.
The price of a metal tile is from 170 rubles.
Flexible tiles can rightly be called one of the best roofing materials.
Such tiles are fixed quite simply by gluing and then fixing with roofing nails.
Made by:
Outer layer - stone granules
Internal - Top quality bitumen with the possibility of gluing.
Structure: Fiberglass
Temperature conditions: from +110 to -55 degrees Celsius.
Size of one sheet: 0.317 by 1 meter.
Weight: 8 kilograms 1 m2.
In the package: 3 m2.
The price of the flexible tile is from 180 rubles/sq.m.
Seam roofing has a classic look and style, which is why it is often used in the reconstruction of buildings that, due to their architectural features, require a restrained style. Such a roof does not require additional mounting holes and is fastened solely due to its own lock (internal fasteners).
Benefits of seam roofing:
- Quick installation
- Corrosion resistance ensured by zinc sheet base
- Smooth surface provides good drainage for rain and snow
- Long service life due to the absence of through holes
- fire resistance
- Light weight, suitable for light buildings
Seam roof, price from 220 rubles. m2.
Ondulin is an inexpensive material with a long service life of up to 50 years. Ease of transportation and installation causes a good demand.
Ondulin is quite resistant to temperature changes and he is not afraid of either the scorching sun or severe frost.
Throughout our country, ondulin has gained great popularity, and this material has been fully tested by different climatic conditions. For example, in America, where tornadoes often rage and strong winds, they conducted tests and found out that an ondulin roof can withstand winds that reach speeds of 200 km / h.
The uniqueness of this material is also that, in addition to the roof, it can also be used in vertical construction, for example, fences and household walls. buildings.
Another advantage is that ondulin is easily mounted on an existing roof with already laid roofing material.
What is ondulin made of?
Compound:
Cellulose fibers in common cardboard are impregnated with mineral pigments, a special thermosetting resin and good quality bitumen.
Sheet size: 1.06 by 0.4 m.
The price for a sheet of ondulin is from 90 rubles.
It is used for outbuildings, construction of fences, storage facilities. Both roofing and wall material is used.
Size: 1.15 by 2 m.
Price: 190 rubles / m2.
Composite tile in its composition resembles a metal tile, a steel sheet is also taken as a basis and the finished product is made like a multilayer cake. But the "composite" has more complex layers. And if ordinary zinc is used for the manufacture of metal tiles, then aluminum zinc is already used here.
But the most important advantage is still the ability to perform more complex architectural solutions, which are achieved by the presence of many additional ready-made elements.
In this case, installation can be carried out at temperatures from +40 to -10 degrees C.
Price - 650 rubles / m2.
Ceramic tile is an exclusively natural material, the roots of which go back to ancient times. Such a tile can withstand any weather and climatic conditions, and is not afraid of any precipitation. This tile can be attributed to the premium class, and if you see ceramic tiles on the house, this means that a rather wealthy person lives in such a house. And this is not only due to the fact that ceramic tiles are more expensive than other roofing materials, but also because of their weight, which dictates the conditions for capital construction. As a rule, such tiles are included in the project of the house at the development stage.
Such a roof eliminates unnecessary noise caused by rain and hail. Increased thermal insulation with prolonged use even saves money on home heating.
Price - 900 rubles. m2.
Cement-sand tiles (abbreviated as SCH) are made from a concrete mixture with the sole purpose of imitating natural ceramic tiles. On the one hand, you get a product similar to natural, on the other hand, all the problems associated with the complexity of installation and the requirement for the bearing supports of the building (house). Not to mention the operation, but the thing is that concrete, unlike ceramics, has other properties both in terms of heat transfer and moisture accumulation.
In other words, you will spend the same money on building a house with good bearing capacity, spend the same money on a difficult installation, but save on material. It turns out "Cardboard Ferrari".
Price - 300 rubles. m2.
An article about modern types of roofing? read -
Sale of other related materials
insulation
For insulation of roofs and upper floors
Beam, board
Beam for the manufacture of the frame, rafters. Board for flooring and battens
vapor barrier
The material is used in the installation of the roof along with insulation
Drainage systems. drains
Any house is equipped with a drainage system and rainwater drains, this is the final stage of outdoor construction.
Drywall, plywood, plaster and other finishing materials
For interior decoration of the upper floors
Siding
Many firms carry out the sale of siding, since lining the house with siding is the next step after the construction of the roof. You can make good money selling siding.
Wiring
Electric cables, sockets, switches are also the work done after the installation of the roof.
profiled sheet
For installation of fences and outbuildings.
Production of windows and doors to order
Generally not own production, resale. No home is complete without windows and doors.
Hardware, accessories
Small consumables, which are also required for the installation of the roof and subsequent work.
It is quite profitable and simply necessary to engage in the sale of related materials along with the main ones. It is especially worth paying attention to the materials that go together and the next stage after the construction of the roof.
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Own store
room
The premises of the store for the sale of roofing materials do not have any special tasks and can be located both in the industrial zone in the area of construction bases and next to stores of gardening equipment. Accordingly, a product segment should be formed from the location, for example, flexible tiles can cost 200 rubles, or maybe 1800 rubles.
The footage of the retail space can be from 50 m2 plus a warehouse from 200 m2, rent is about 100 thousand rubles. per month.
Staff
From 2 to 4 sellers with a schedule of 2 in two, salary from 15,000 rubles.
From 2 to 4 loaders with the same schedule, salary from 15,000 rubles.
Accounting - outsourcing from 20,000 to 30,000 rubles. month.
Investments
The initial capital will go:
2) Rent for the first months of the store - 400,000 rubles.
4) Advertising - 30,000 rubles.
6) Purchase of products - 700,000 rubles.
7) Expenses for the purchase of commercial equipment - 200,000 rubles.
These are very rough calculations and most likely this is the very minimum - 1,600,000 rubles.
Internet shop
Selling roofing materials through an online store is the same business as a regular retail space, only you will benefit from the rental of retail space, the number of staff, and a smaller amount of goods in stock, but you may have to buy your own Gazelle type car. Just like when opening a retail space, you will need your own warehouse, the only thing is that it can be in a remote place where rent is lower.
Staff:
1) Loaders - 2 people.
2) Driver
3) Manager
4) WEB - Master (Possibly work at home)
5) Accounting (outsourcing)
Site costs:
Website development - from 50,000 rubles.
Promotion - from 30,000 rubles. per month.
Advertising on the Internet - from 10,000 to 30,000 rubles. per month
All expenses:
1) Opening a company - 30,000 rubles.
2) Warehouse rental for the first months of work - 300,000 rubles.
3) Payroll fund - 200,000 rubles.
4) Purchase of products - 300,000 rubles.
It turns out the figure is closer to 1,000,000 rubles.
In addition to selling roofing materials, almost all firms make money on the installation of their products. For the installation of the roof, you definitely need to have trained employees in your staff.
When installing a soft roof, there are basic points that must be observed:
1) The surface on which the flexible tile is laid must be dry and even, so it is better to carry out all work in clear weather without rain and snow. It is also possible to build a so-called "greenhouse" above the roof and you can work at any time of the year, in any conditions.
Any building looks inferior, one might say, flawed without a roof with good, high-quality roofing materials and roofing in this case is simply necessary.
The share of this design always gets the hardest - it protects the building and its inhabitants from the vagaries of the weather, seasonal temperature changes, rain and snow, wind and scorching sunlight.
Russia is characterized by a pronounced seasonality: if it’s summer, then the heat is below + 30 ° C, if winter is frost with ice and snowdrifts to the waist, autumn and spring are “delightful” with week-long rains and sudden temperature changes.
And if roofing work was carried out in violation of even one or two installation rules, and even from low-quality materials, then we can safely say: in a year such a structure will need repair.
And in this case, there can be no talk of any savings.
Poor repair entails even greater destruction of the roof, and, possibly, damage to the walls and ceilings of the house.
What is the article about:
How to start a roofing business
- Installation of a turnkey roof of any complexity, taking into account the structural and technological features of the building and the materials used.
- Roof repair, both minor (leaks, etc.) and complete reconstruction.
- Diagnostics and warranty service of corrugated board, asbestos cement, soft and hard tiles and much more.
One of the promising areas is the installation of metal tiles. and the repair of roofs from it, especially since this material is malleable to processing and the question of whether it simply does not arise during work: starting from metal shears and ending with an elementary grinder.
Despite the high cost and rather complicated laying technology, the advantages of this roofing material over others are obvious:
- durability: with proper installation and observance of technological features, such a roof can last up to 50 years. And this is already a solid savings on probable repairs and reconstruction.
- resistance to seasonal fluctuations in temperature and humidity. Sometimes these indicators can vary greatly depending on the proximity of water bodies, forest plantations, etc. Therefore, this criterion can become decisive in choosing the material for the roof.
- light weight: lightweight structures can reduce the load on load-bearing walls or supports, which means extending their service life at times.
- attractive exterior: a wide range of colors combined with a spectacular appearance allows you to decorate the roof of the house in accordance with the wishes of the customer, gives the architectural image integrity and completeness, aesthetically pleasing to the eye.
How much can you earn?
Earnings on roof repairs are about 30-60 dollars per square meter, depending on the type of material, the presence of waterproofing, etc. When working on large roofs of residential or industrial buildings, you can earn up to $2,000 in a few days.
How much money do you need to start a business?
To organize a roof repair business, you need to purchase the necessary equipment, hire staff and issue permits for conducting this kind of activity. You can also contact an advertising agency to promote your services and attract customers. At the same time, the client buys the material himself for his own money. The total initial investment can range from 50 thousand rubles to 1 million.
Required Skills for the Job
It is desirable to engage in roof repair if you have the proper knowledge and work experience. It is better to work in a team where each worker is a specialist in his field (installation of waterproofing, operator of a burner or heater, etc.).
What equipment to choose?
To provide roof repair services, you will need special equipment and hand tools. First of all, you need to buy:
- infrared heater for soft roofing;
- a set of burners for roofing;
- installation for applying liquid rubber;
- vacuum mounting and lifting, etc.
In addition to specialized equipment, you will also need a regular tool: a hammer, level, etc., which can be found in almost any hardware store.
Which OKVED should be indicated during registration?
For activities in this area, it is necessary to indicate the OKVED code 45.22, which refers to the procedure for covering buildings.
What documents are needed to open?
To organize a business, registration as an individual entrepreneur is required. To do this, you will need: a passport, a copy of the taxpayer code, a receipt for payment of the state fee and a notarized application for registration indicating the required OKVED codes.
Technology
The technology of doing business consists in well-constructed marketing and the professionalism of the employees themselves. In the early stages of the business, you can set prices that will be slightly less than those of competitors. You can increase the demand for the provision of services by establishing a guarantee for the work performed. It is not necessary to buy new equipment for roof repair, it can be rented. The repair process itself consists in removing the old coating, after which the installation of a new roof begins. In the simplest case for installing tiles, the work steps are as follows:
- rafters are stuffed;
- laying plywood sheets;
- tiling with nails or an industrial stapler, laying the edges of the plates on top of each other.
Roof and roof repair services are in fairly good demand. A large part of the housing stock in Russia was built in the middle and end of the last century and requires serious repairs. It is impossible to pull with the repair of the roof, because not only the comfort of the residents, but also the integrity of the entire structure depends on its condition. That is why such a business can become quite profitable. However, before recruiting a team and registering with the tax office, it is important to learn about the pitfalls of such a business. Details in our material.
Permit and more
At first glance, it seems that repairing roofs is a simple task. You buy equipment and tools, receive an advance payment, purchase materials and start work. Unfortunately, this option does not apply to roof repairs. And here's the thing.
In 2015, Rostrud seriously tightened the rules for admission to work at height. If you think that height begins somewhere on the top floors of Hong Kong skyscrapers, then you are deeply mistaken.
Rostrud believes that employees need permission to work at a height above 1.8 meters. Therefore, your employees must be over 18 years of age, receive training in safe work practices (obtain a standard certificate), undergo medical examinations (on entry to work and periodically every six months) and safety briefings before each shift.
The first stone on the path of an entrepreneur who decides to open such a business is hiring qualified workers, developing and approving labor protection rules and attesting workplaces.
Here is an excerpt from the rules: “Workers admitted to work at height for the first time should be familiar with:
- Production instructions and instructions for labor protection.
- Working conditions in the workplace.
- Requirements for industrial sanitation and personal hygiene.
- Circumstances and causes of accidents, accidents, fires that occurred at altitude.
- The main dangerous and harmful production factors characteristic of working at height.
- High-risk areas, cars.
- Safe methods and techniques for performing work.
Will you start working without the necessary papers? No problem. In the event of an inspection by regulatory authorities, you will face a large fine or even suspension of activities. In the event of an accident - a real prison term.
We figured out the first pitfall. Calculate how much it costs to develop labor protection rules, staff training (hiring qualified workers who have been trained). In addition, add to the staff list a deputy (also trained) who will lead the team.
Pitfall number two. The equipment that may be needed to work with modern materials is different from the roofer's mallet of the past. You will need special devices for laying new materials, lifting mechanisms and special equipment (aerial platforms). The latter, by the way, must be registered with Rostekhnadzor, where you need to regularly undergo a technical inspection.
The cost of such equipment and technology depends on the brand and region. The price of an aerial platform, for example, can range from 5-20 million rubles. Already a lot, right? We include a driver and a trained operator in the staffing table. And do not forget about the cost of maintaining equipment.
The third pitfall is the seasonality of work. Roof repair in winter is the prerogative of the southern regions. Yes, and there are not many of them. We take this into account in the business plan.
Well, now about the pleasant. A complex reconstruction of the roof of a simple five-story building can cost from 1 million to several tens of millions of rubles, depending on the complexity of the work. At the same time, approximately 50 percent of the cost will go to consumables. Even taking into account wages, the amount of profit can be quite impressive. And this is certainly a motivating fact.
Cons of a roof repair business:
- Serious documentary preparation before the start of activities.
- Serious staff training requirements.
- High investment.
- Seasonality of work.
Pros of a roofing business:
- High cost of work.
- Quick return on initial investment.
Eventually
So, if you are ready for serious bureaucratic hurdles and multi-million dollar investment, then the roofing business is definitely for you. If there are no resources yet, try yourself in another type of business. Or find a job with a roofing crew. In addition to a good salary, you will be able to study this business from the inside. Having gained experience, starting your own business will be easier.