Belfry are a specialist roofing and façade systems fabricator delivering projects both nationally and around the world. We are able to offer a broad range of products including Aluminium Rainscreen Cladding, Spandrel Panels, Copings, Interlocking Panel Systems, Shingles, Perforated Bespoke Façade Systems, as well as associated Flashings and any Galvanised Steel Supports. The range of materials we work with include both ferrous and non-ferrous finishes such as Copper, Bronze, Brass, Zinc, Stainless Steel, Weathered Steel, Galvanized Steel, Anodised Aluminium, Pre-coated and PPC coated. Belfry h ..read more

Scottish Gas is partnering with solar panel installer Forster Group to help meet homeowners’ growing demand for solar and battery storage technology. The new partnership will enable Scottish Gas to install solar power and battery technology to any eligible customer in Scotland, England and Wales for the first time, accelerating the nation’s transition towards renewable energy sources. Forster Group already provides solar services to one in five of all new homes in Scotland and has offices in Brechin, Angus, and Livingston. The partnership is announced as the British Gas Homes Index reveals tha ..read more

Dudley’s Aluminium has appointed Pablo Shorney as its new finance director to support its growth plans. Chartered accountant Pablo brings a wealth of experience to the role, having spent a decade supporting SMEs across south Wales and south-west England. He joins the firm from Lexington Corporate Finance, where he has spent the last five years advising SMEs on financial and commercial strategies for growth. On his appointment, Pablo said: “I’m thrilled to be joining Dudley’s as finance director at an exciting time in its growth strategy. Dudley’s has an exceptional reputation in its industry ..read more

With the 2023 Pitched Roofing Awards trophies united with their winners and proudly sat on display, RCI magazine is excited to announce that it is now accepting entries for the 2024 awards, which are taking place on Friday 22 November at The Midland Hotel in Manchester. Now in its seventh year, the Pitched Roofing Awards recognises and rewards outstanding examples of pitched roofing design and promotes the creative and innovative use of products and materials. So, if you think you have excelled on a project that has demonstrated technical ingenuity, innovative design, or advanced pit ..read more

Welding Single Ply Roof Membrane has never been so reliable Leister’s VARIMAT 700/500/300 welding machines revolutionize thermoplastic membrane welding on flat roofs, offering unmatched speeds of up to 12m/minute, combined with cutting-edge features for enhanced efficiency and reliability. The series features an innovative swivel-in mechanism that simplifies nozzle insertion and removal, significantly speeding up the welding process while minimizing burn risks. Its reengineered nozzle and strategic design enhance energy efficiency and stability, enabling precise welding close to edges. Equippe ..read more

Keylite Roof Windows has launched a new campaign to highlight safety when working at heights in construction in a bid to protect roofers from life-threatening accidents. Keylite’s ‘Work Smart, Stay Grounded’ campaign will see the team visit builders’ merchants across the UK and Ireland to encourage merchants and their customers to get involved with a ‘Challenge yourself, not your safety’ virtual reality game. The game aims to start a conversation around working safely on-site and at heights with the support of the National Federation of Roofing Contractors (NFRC). The Health and Safety Executi ..read more

The motoring team at Lease Van are calling for offenders to have harsher sentences in hopes of reducing the amount of tool thefts in the UK. Under the Theft Act 1968, a maximum sentence of seven years can be given to someone found guilty of breaking into a van. If the amount stolen totals under £200, the maximum sentence they can face is six months. However, the problem many van owners face is not all criminals are caught and convicted meaning they can be left thousands of pounds out of pocket. Tradespeople also face the chance of uncaught thieves returning and stealing the newly replaced equi ..read more

Pitched roof systems manufacturer Marley is celebrating its 100-year anniversary this week. Founded in 1924 by Owen Aisher, the company’s very first concrete roof tiles began being produced in a humble cowshed on Marley Farm in Kent. The founder’s son, Sir Owen Aisher, then led Marley to national and international growth in the decades following the second world war. The intervening decades since have seen Marley’s manufacturing facilities expand and product ranges extend from concrete to clay, together with a range of accessories, roofing batten and high performance underlay. >>Be sure ..read more

Vivalda Group has appointed a trio of new senior roles, signalling its confidence in the UK facades market. Wes Hague has joined the business as group commercial director with Adam Sumner returning to Vivalda as specification manager. Additionally, further supporting the group’s nationwide sales capability, former Manchester branch manager Jamie O’Brien has been promoted to key account manager for the North, covering cities such as Manchester, Liverpool and Leeds. Wes will focus primarily on new product development while Adam’s role will involve providing technical product advice to specifiers ..read more

Hardworking tradespeople burn more calories every day than many professional sportspeople, new research from Selco Builders Warehouse has revealed. The builders’ merchant has taken an in-depth look and found that some tradespeople, including roofers, labourers, carpenters and painters are burning more calories on a daily basis than a professional boxer training for a high-profile bout. The research found that boxers burn through around 800 kcals an hour in the build-up to a big fight, generally training for around four to five hours a day. Roofers carrying heavy loads, meanwhile, burn 661 kcal ..read more