Site management: from temporary roof systems to excavation protection – introducing the latest solutions with site containers and tarpaulins.

Protecting a building site is both a matter of foresight and good business sense. Without a fixed or temporary roof, without enclosed, protected and organised spaces, materials deteriorate, work slows down and costs rise.
Prevention means employing solutions that perform well without creating extra work. A temporary roof or container for construction sites may seem like minor accessories, but they can transform the way you work and make inspections much easier.

What risks does an unprotected construction site face?

A building site left exposed to the elements suffers both immediate and long-term damage. Timber without a temporary roof absorbs moisture, swells and creates stresses that compromise joints and stability. Metal connectors and steel parts begin to rust in just a few days. Lastly, exposed insulation panels stain irreversibly, potentially causing mould in the future.

Failing to protect floors during construction, for example, can lead to warping, staining and repair costs that far exceed the price of a temporary roof. Unprotected excavations also run the risk of collapse, water ingress and accidents potentially involving workers. Excavation protection is key to ensuring site safety, stability and on-time project delivery.

Beyond weather-related damage from water, wind and sun, there is also the issue of theft. Tools and machinery left outdoors are an easy target. A simple site hut is often no longer enough, while a site container keeps everything secure, preventing economic losses and downtime.

Why install a temporary roof on site?

Installing a tarpaulin takes only minutes – but can save weeks of repair work.
The Rothoblaas CAP line offers three distinct solutions:

• CAP ECO: a lightweight 210 g/m² sheet, UV-resistant thanks to its black inner layer. With metal eyelets placed at one-metre intervals, it’s quick to secure and the essential answer for temporary roof systems in construction sites.

• CAP PLUS: weighing 300 g/m², it provides greater resistance to tearing and tensile stress. It protects large roof areas and work zones even under severe weather conditions, including strong winds and heavy rain.

• CAP TOP: the most advanced solution. Each tarpaulin features a reinforced crane lifting hook, metal eyelets with one-metre spacing and a high-weight fabric, partly recycled. It is impermeable to rain, vapour and dirt, UV-resistant and reusable on pitched roofs, flat surfaces or walls.

A construction site without protection is an ongoing risk. With CAP TOP, CAP PLUS or CAP ECO, timber and connectors remain dry, floors protected and the quality of work intact, right through to final delivery.

What is a site container for?

A site container is the central hub for storage and site management: the office away from the office, the warehouse away from the warehouse, serving a purpose well beyond that of a simple site hut or storage shed.

Insulated, mobile and easy to identify, it acts as a logistics centre for daily operations. Without one, tools and materials are left exposed to rain, dust and theft. With a site container, every item has its place, waste is reduced and efficiency improves.

The Rothoblaas site CONTAINER is made of sturdy metal, available in a range of sizes and versions:

• With or without electrical system;

• Usable as a temporary office in the larger version;

• Easy to transport at the end of the project.

A lockable site container prevents theft, keeps packaging dry and protects materials against corrosion. The version with electrical system allows recharging of machinery and batteries even in wet weather, turning it into a true operational base.

Thanks to the possibility for rental, the CONTAINER is a mobile storage unit that can be used on any construction site – even at high altitude – making it a practical solution for temporary projects without tying up capital. In short: more order, more safety, fewer setbacks.

How to improve the internal organisation of site huts and containers.

A tidy site is a productive site. A site hut provides a dedicated space for documents and workers’ breaks, but real efficiency comes from the internal organisation of shelving and storage units.

Inside a site container, dedicated shelving such as the SHELVA modular system makes it easy to store screws, small parts and consumables in an orderly way. Every item stays in its place, minimising otherwise wasted time spent searching for what you need, while also lowering the risk of damaging components.

A well-organised container becomes a natural extension of the company warehouse: tidy, secure and ready to be moved to the next project.

Why it pays to invest in site protection and organisation.

Using a temporary roof on site and organising spaces with containers, huts and shelving reduces waste, delays and unexpected costs.

Each day without protection adds to the risk of damage and loss. Take advantage of Rothoblaas solutions for site protection, transport and lifting – and enjoy peace of mind from the very first assembly through to final delivery.