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World Championship success for Team GB

Amidst intense competition from around the world, the skills and talents of four of the UK’s most talented young roofers were put through their gruelling paces at the World Championship for Young Roofers final. Organised by the International Federation of Roofing Contractors (IFD), the competition was staged over three days 26th - 28th October 2016 and took place in Warsaw, Poland. The task to win a medal at this leading event is by no means easy. However, the UK duo competing in the waterproofing roofing category beat off contenders from all corners of the globe to win one of the

ONE Warranty now gives even more

SIG Roofing’s ONE Warranty for pitched roofing has gone from strength to strength following its launch in October 2015, with many contractors now taking advantage of this single package warranty. To provide even further benefits, additional industry leading products have been included to give contractors, property owners and specifiers alike yet more choice and flexibility. ONE Warranty is designed to support the build-up of the roof from batten to roof coverings. The warranty covers the performance of all products involved in the build-up for 15 years under one single package warranty

SR Timber completes Mount Kilimanjaro charity challenge

Please note; as this is a charity event for the industry, we ask that colour separation charges be either waivered or better still donated to The British Heart Fondation. We thank you in advance for your support.Two Business Development Managers from SR Timber - one of the leading manufacturers of specialist timber construction products - have successfully reached the peak of their Mount Kilimanjaro challenge in support of The British Heart Foundation. In honour of the company’s 10th anniversary, SR Timber’s Richard Stone and Jason Lumley embarked on the expedition on 18th August 2016.

NFRC membership helps improve health and safety awareness in roofing

The advantages associated with membership of an active and dynamic association are numerous, but by taking part in annual health and safety research, NFRC members are able to both monitor their own performance and support NFRC in its quest for improved safety for everyone in the roofing industry. By submitting an accident return log to NFRC every year, statistics are collated on behalf of all NFRC Trade Members. The log covers all types of accident and injuries; from minor injuries to falling from height and fatalities. After obtaining 100% returns from members, results are analysed in

NFRC backs TrustMark as domestic referrals flow

With latest statistics from TrustMark showing a continuous increase in the number of roofers’ details being searched via its website - a staggering 68,528 homeowners searched for roofers in September ‘15 alone - NFRC is urging roofing companies to join the 12,801 tradesmen who have already joined TrustMark. This latest call to action forms part of NFRC’s membership awareness campaign - ‘Get wise, get savvy, get NFRC’ - where domestic roofing contractors are being encouraged to stand out from the crowd and further enhance their reputation and grow their business by joining successful

SIG Roofing’s Core Range initiative rolled out nationwide

As part of its commitment to make roofing contractors’ lives simpler, all SIG Roofing branches nationwide will now stock a Core Range of everyday and specialist products, readily available and in stock at all times. This Core Range not only focusses on the essentials, it also includes all the necessary bespoke products roofing contractors need to get the job done first time. The Core Range initiative came after widespread research, undertaken by SIG, which identified contractors are often forced to go to a number of different stores to source the equipment they require to do their jobs,

SIG Roofline’s Core Range initiative rolled out nationwide

As part of its commitment to making roofline and window installers’ lives simpler, all SIG Roofline branches nationwide will now stock a Core Range of everyday and specialist products, readily available and in stock at all times. This Core Range not only focusses on the essentials, it also includes all the necessary bespoke products roofline and window installers need to get the job done first time. The Core Range initiative came after widespread research, undertaken by SIG, which identified installers are often forced to go to a number of different stores to source the equipment they

SIG Roofing: ONE Roof, ONE Name, ONE Warranty

After extensive customer and market research, SIG Roofing has launched ONE Warranty - a pitched roof product warranty to support the build-up of the roof from batten to roof coverings. The products’ performance will be covered for 15 years under one single package warranty, at no extra charge. As the strapline simply says; ONE Roof, ONE Name, ONE Warranty! With 70% of contractors having had to replace a roofing product through a warranty claim, SIG Roofing is confident that ONE Warranty will bring real value to their customers. This unique warranty gives contractors, both large and small,

Top marks in quality and safety for SR Timber

SR Timber, one of the leading manufacturers of specialist timber construction products such as roofing battens and scaffolding boards, has successfully achieved the ‘Kitemark’ quality stamp from the British Standards Institution (BSI) on the production of its BS 2482 scaffold boards. The internationally recognised quality stamp propels SR Timber into an elite club of some of world's best companies and brands, and confirms its scaffolding boards are at the highest standard of quality and safety. Shaun Revill, Trading Director at SR Timber commented on the achievement: “We’re delighted

The Heritage Roofing Register propels contractor to victory

The unique register of Heritage Roofing - developed by the National Federation of Roofing Contractors (NFRC) - proved to be the catalyst behind one roofing contractor not only being appointed to work on a key heritage project in Wales, but also to scooping the 2015 UK Roofing Award for Heritage Roofing. Jordan Heritage Roofing Ltd, based in Derbyshire, was appointed alongside Slate & Stone Consultants to renovate Penmaen Cottage - a grade two-listed farm building located in Snowdonia National Park. The roofing company guaranteed the confidence and expertise vital for this project by

SIG UK Exteriors to steer growth with key executive appointment

SIG UK Exteriors - the leading specialist supplier of products, expertise and support across the roofing, roofline, windows and drainage markets - has announced the appointment of Andrew Wakelin as Managing Director. Taking the helm with immediate effect, Andrew’s appointment serves to further strengthen the company’s leadership team and expertise across the building and construction markets. Having held a leading position within SIG since first joining in 2007 as Commercial Director for the Building Plastics division, Andrew went on to fulfil the role of Commercial Director for SIG

NFRC encourages members to join Which? Trusted Traders

As part of its recently launched membership awareness campaign - ‘Get wise, get savvy, get NFRC’ - The National Federation of Roofing Contractors is encouraging contractors to stand out from the crowd and further enhance their reputation by joining Which? Trusted Traders. In doing so, they can enjoy a 50% discount off Which? Trusted Traders’ joining fee, thanks to their membership of NFRC. Which? Trusted Traders is an endorsement scheme that recognises reputable traders in the home improvement and motoring repair industries. By thoroughly vetting and assessing all traders who apply to

NFRC launches membership awareness campaign

A new membership awareness campaign has been launched by The National Federation of Roofing Contractors, (NFRC). Entitled ‘Get Smart, Get Savvy, Get NFRC’, the campaign aims to educate the roofing community on the role of the UK’s largest roofing trade association, and to promote all the benefits that membership brings. NFRC today represents over 70% of the roofing industry by value. Determined to widen its reach, NFRC is hopeful that this latest initiative will help recruit new members to become involved in the industry. By outlining the advantages of involvement with an active and

SIGA Heritage stone roofing helps restore The Lodge Trust

Bespoke reproduction stone roof tiles from the SIGA Heritage range were chosen to replace failed imported tiles on the Lodge Trust building - a residential home for people with learning difficulties in Market Overton, Rutland. Overseen by David Tubshaw, The Conservation Officer at The Lodge Trust building for Rutland County Council, a bespoke Collyweston reproduction stone tile was specifically developed to meet an authentic texture and colour match for the building’s original roof. The failed slates, which had only been laid 18 months previously, were then removed and replaced with new

SIGA Slate celebrates 10 years in the market with Twitter giveaway

Both roofing contractors and architects submitted an array of their work in response to the SIGA Slate twitter competition #loveSIGAslate. Deemed a great success, the judging panel, consisting of esteemed industry experts, selected entries that best depicted the aesthetic beauty and longevity of roofing slate across the UK.  The winners of this competition all helping to celebrate the 10 year Anniversary of SIGA Natural Slate are: • 1stPlace winner of a slate experience trip to Spain, for 3 days, for 2 people – Neil Wilkinson Roofing  - Teeside and Durham • 2ndPlace winner of a

Approved alternative to Welsh slate, SIGA 32, chosen for renovation of roofscape

SIGA Slate was carefully selected for the renovation of Hounds Road, a private residential property in Chipping Sodbury, Bristol. The roofing renovation took place on an old stone farmhouse and storage building, and was carried out by Cains building services Ltd of Kingswood, Bristol. In total, approximately 4,200 500x250 slates were laid over a 210m2 area. SIGA’s take off service was utilised to assist with quantities and ensure accuracy. Hounds Road is in an area where roofing materials require Welsh Park Conservation Officer approval, and SIGA 32 was chosen as an approved

‘No change to battens following revised BS 5534’ declares SR Timber

One of the leading distributors of specialist roofing battens and the renowned “Premium Gold” battens has gone on record to provide assurance to roofers that there are no changes to the grading process of battens following the revised BS 5534:2014 Standard. Instead, SR Timber stipulates that the Standard is simply encouraging “best practice” when it comes to the installation of battens. Shaun Revill, Trading Director of SR Timber explains: “Following the revision of BS 5534:2014, there appears to be confusion in the market as to whether onsite grading is still an acceptable practice, and

New liquid waterproofing system ‘FIX-R’s’ the job

Selected for its universal fix across all applications, FIX-R Liquid Waterproofing from SIG Roofing came to the rescue of Lancashire-based roofing contractors, Young & Co., when faced with inclement weather on a housing project in Manchester. Contracted to refurbish the flat roofs of housing stock managed by Northwards Housing, an 'arms length management organisation' - or Almo - that manages 13,000 City Council homes in north Manchester, Young & Co. elected to use FIX-R Liquid Waterproofing for the first time as a universal quick-fix waterproofing remedy for the project’s various

SIGA Slate specified to replicate local slate

Exclusively chosen to replicate slate that was once quarried locally in North Wales, SIGA slate has been used to adorn Cwrt Gloddaeth - a private residential retirement new build development in Llandudno which is adjacent to Snowdonia National Park. Specified by architects, The Planning Bureau Limited, for McCarthy & Stone Retirement Lifestyles Ltd based in Altrincham, Cheshire - part of the McCarthy and Stone Group - approximately 29,000 SIGA 32 Specification slates feature on the 1,500m2 roof area of Cwrt Gloddaeth, providing a total of 44 one and two bedroom retirement apartments.

NFRC unveils updated GRO Code for green roofing

Supported by The National Federation of Roofing Contractors (NFRC) - the UK’s largest roofing trade association – the Green Roof Organisation (GRO) has unveiled a new and updated GRO Code for green roofing. The revised code is designed to provide assistance for anyone who is involved in the design, specification, installation or maintenance of a green roof. First published in 2011, the GRO Code is intended to be a code of best practice and to serve as a guide for behaviour and standards relating to all matters in green roofing. This latest update contains more detailed information on

NFRC draws architects to new roofing show

RCi Show       Stand: F10As part of its ongoing ‘Think roofs – think NFRC’ campaign that exclusively targets the architectural and specification community, the National Federation of Roofing Contractors (NFRC) - the UK’s largest roofing trade association - is actively encouraging architects to visit the inaugural RCi Show at the Ricoh Arena, Coventry on 29-30th October. Alongside key industry partners such as the Liquid Roofing and Waterproofing Association (LRWA), Single Ply Roofing Association (SPRA), Institute of Roofing (IoR) and of course, the NFRC’s Competent Person Scheme,

SR Timber scores top marks for quality in NHBC awards

Renowned for its quality products and dedication to raising standards of graded roofing battens in the UK, SR Timber is an avid supporter of the prestigious NHBC Pride in the Job Awards that have been instrumental in driving the quality of new homes over the last 34 years. Representing the highest industry accolade a building site manager can receive, competition is fierce and this year’s Quality Awards and Single Home Commendations are no exception, with winners having been shortlisted from over 15,000 site managers across the UK. Not only does the award represent success for the

NFRC spearheads ‘torch-on’ membranes safety campaign for flat roofs

In a bid to reduce the number of fires caused by the inappropriate use of gas torches on flat and low slope roofs, The National Federation of Roofing Contractors (NFRC) - the UK’s largest roofing trade association - has spearheaded a safety campaign to alert roofing contractors, architects and specifiers to the potential dangers of torch-on membranes and the fact that contractors may not be insured to do the work. After having identified a number of common flat roofing trouble spots - where flat roofs abut pitched roofs, where there are flammable materials and in the gaps between the

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