When instructing a typical solar PV or roofing contractor, clients are often engaging multiple separate trades – electricians, roofers and external scaffolding companies. Managing multiple contractors can increase complexity, costs and project risk. Silvercrest Energy Group offers a more streamlined solution.
As our group includes roofing specialists, scaffolding professionals, access system designers and solar PV installers, we are able to deliver integrated solutions under one management structure.
This approach allows us to evaluate each project carefully and determine whether temporary scaffolding access is the most suitable solution or a permanent roof edge protection system offers better long term value.
Permanent Roof Edge Protection Systems
Many commercial building owners prefer a permanent roof safety solution rather than repeatedly installing temporary scaffolding for maintenance works. Our guardrail and safety handrail systems provide a safe, compliant and cost effective long term alternative.
We install both fixed and ballast mounted roof edge protection systems, depending on the building structure and project requirements.
Ballasted and Fixed Handrail Solutions
Our most common installations involve free standing galvanised steel systems using prefabricated frames combined with key clamp handrail connections.
These systems require no roof penetration and are fully modular and adjustable, making them compliant with fall protection for maintenance access. Where suitable structural support exists, systems can also be mechanically fixed to masonry or structural elements.
Precision Design Using CAD
All roof edge protection systems are designed using AutoCAD to ensure compliance with structural and wind load requirements. During the design process we calculate:
- Ballast weight distribution
- System height requirements
- Wind load factors for the building
- Optimal positioning around rooftop equipment
This is particularly important when systems are installed alongside ballasted solar PV arrays, where the placement of frame weights and handrail footings must be carefully coordinated.
By designing both systems together, we can avoid clashes between solar mounting frames and handrail ballast blocks, ensuring the roof load is distributed safely and efficiently.
Integrated Roofing, Scaffolding and Solar Expertise
Our ability to design and deliver roofing, scaffolding, solar PV installations and roof safety systems under one organisation provides significant advantages for clients. With our in-house experience we can advice on:
- Re-roofing projects
- Scaffolding and access design
- Permanent roof safety systems
- Solar PV installations and renewable energy upgrades
By coordinating these disciplines internally we reduce project complexity while maintaining strict safety and quality standards.
Speak With Our Team
Choosing the right roof edge protection system is not simply about compliance — it is about ensuring long-term safety, practical access and cost efficiency for the building owner. By understanding the full picture of roofing, scaffolding, access requirements and solar installations, Silvercrest Energy Group is able to design solutions that work for both the building and the people maintaining it. If you are planning roof works, solar PV installation or looking to improve rooftop safety, our team can provide expert advice and a tailored solution for your site.
Our team would be happy to discuss your requirements and provide professional guidance on the most suitable solution for your site.
