Tag Archives: Roofing

Actis has been working with the Structural Timber Association to create a technical document which will help architects, engineers and builders comply with more stringent building regulations as we head towards the 2025 Future Homes Standard. The 58-page booklet, available to STA members, contains details on how to minimise heat …

Actis has appointed a new technical manager, Harsha Mistry, who will work alongside Thomas Wiedmer in the newly created role. Before joining Actis, Mistry was involved in a variety of hospitality, residential and commercial projects in the UK and India, working closely on-site with builders and craftsman, where her in-depth …

Roofing manufacturer, Klober has revealed an 27.4% surge in year-on-year sales for its tile vent offering, which it attributes to growing awareness of the need to address roofspace ventilation. Roof tile vents provide essential air circulation in the roof space and can reduce the risk of condensation and the build-up …

Travis Perkins is opening a new branch at Teal Park on November 6; the new branch is set to create 28 jobs, is 3.05 acres in size and will be opened by Lincoln Mayor, Richard Wright. The site boasts Travis Perkins Hire facilities that allow customers to hire tools, plant …

PermaRoof – part of PermaGroup – has continued its growth by securing two senior sales team hires, Mick Coulson and Tracy Bray bring more than 50 years of combined experience. Coulson joins PermaRoof as area sales manager covering Yorkshire and the Northeast, and Tracy has been appointed as area sales …

The Plumbing and Heating Merchant Index report indicates sales for July 2023 through specialist plumbing and heating merchants were up +8.5% on July last year, prices increased +4.9%, as did volumes (+3.4%). It also showed that Month-on-month, value sales in July were -3.9% lower than June. Volume sales decreased by …

Russell Roof Tiles has announced it has officially completed its latest £1 million manufacturing upgrade, the investment is to improve the efficiency of the facility. The investment follows a £2 million utility plant investment at the site last year, which involved the firm’s first robotic packer helping to increase production …

h&b has announced EDAF Building Supplies has joined its Development Group, marking a significant milestone in the company’s development. EDAF Building Supplies, who operate out of Llanysul in Dyfed, is a provider of a comprehensive range of products, including timber, insulation and roofing materials. EDAF will now benefit from a …

Russell Roof Tiles announces it has been named as the supplier for the ambitious re-roofing project at Rochdale Golf Club. The project, which is aimed at enhancing the clubhouse’s infrastructure and ensuring its long-term durability, now features Russell Roof Tiles Grampian tiles in its slate grey colour. Steve Holmes, director …

Independent builder’s merchant Beesley & Fildes, which has 11 North West branches, has opened a dedicated roofing centre at its Radcliffe branch near Manchester to serve the north west’s trade requirements. The new facility, which launched in April, is headed up by Beesley & Fildes’ roofing product manager, Steve Linacre who …