Whitesales em.glaze rooflights are ‘the focus of the room’
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by Jennie Ward
1w ago
“We always loved the house, but hated the kitchen and how dark and small it was. Now, we honestly love it. It’s bright and spacious and our favourite part of the house. Our electrician added some LED lights around the rooflights so even at night, they’re still the focus of the room.” Testimonials don’t get much better than that, from a couple in Surrey who had two Whitesales’ em.glaze flat glass Premium rooflights installed in a new ground floor extension in their early 20th century end of terrace property. Their 5.5m wide x 4m deep extension replaced an old utility room on the back of the hou ..read more
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Interview: Matthew Jones, Sales Director at Jones & Woolman
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by Jennie Ward
1M ago
Established over 45 years ago, Jones & Woolman (J&W) specialises in weatherproofing penetrations, offering a complete design, manufacture and installation package for high-end projects such as data centres and modular buildings. We caught up with Sales Director Matthew Jones to discuss how the company has moved from a ‘fixer’ to an educator, and the challenges around digitalisation, modernisation and recruitment… Total Contractor (TC): How has your role in the construction supply chain changed? Matthew Jones (MJ): Traditionally, we were called in when something went wrong with weatherp ..read more
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Keylite advocates glass safety for roofing contractors
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by Jennie Ward
1M ago
The manufacturer has reaffirmed the message regarding the importance of flat glass safety when working at raised levels. With falls through fragile surfaces, particularly fibre-cement roofs and rooflights, accounting for 22% of all fall-from-height fatal injuries in the construction industry, Keylite Roof Windows (Keylite) is stressing the importance of flat glass safety when working at raised levels. Flat roof glazing systems such as flat glass rooflights, roof lanterns, polycarbonate domes and automatic opening vent (AOV) rooflights are most typically installed in flat roof extensions at th ..read more
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Elevate’s new self-adhered EPDM roofing membrane offers benefits for commercial and industrial projects
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by Jennie Ward
1M ago
Philip Moors, Managing Director of Elevate UK and Ireland, says the simplicity and speed at which the new RubberGard EPDM SA system can be installed “will save roofing contractors significant time and money.” Elevate, (formerly known as Firestone Building Products) has launched a self-adhered EPDM roofing membrane for commercial and industrial projects.  RubberGard EPDM SA features a factory-applied adhesive which spans the membrane’s entire surface. With no need for bonding adhesives or drying time on site, it can be installed more than four times faster than a standa ..read more
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Whitesales strengthens specification team
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by Jennie Ward
1M ago
As Whitesales further strengthens its position in the specification sector, with several of the company’s biggest ever rooflight supply and installation contracts set to start on site in 2024, Lee Greer has been announced as the new dedicated national sales manager for specification and business development. Lee joined Whitesales as a regional sales manager in 2023 from one of the other big name rooflight manufacturers and, since then, has played a key role in Whitesales’ ongoing success. He says that clients, specifiers and contractors are increasingly appreciating the added value that the Wh ..read more
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New sustainability white paper launched by Sika
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by Jennie Ward
1M ago
The new white paper, entitled ‘From Building to Product Certification – What is Cradle to Cradle and which criteria does our Sarnafil AT Silver-certified roofing membrane meet?‘, explains what Cradle to Cradle® certification is and how it benefits the supply chain and built environment… Global building product manufacturer Sika launched its new white paper, which focuses on Cradle to Cradle® certification, and its new single ply membrane technology – Sarnafil AT (Advanced Technology), at the end of 2023. Globally renowned for high quality construction solutions and with a commitment to raising ..read more
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BMI Apprentice of the Year competition opens for entries!
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by Jennie Ward
1M ago
BMI is looking for the top flat and pitched roofing apprentices from throughout the UK to take part in its annual skills competition, which takes place over two days in July at the BMI Academy in Gloucestershire, testing the practical skills and technical abilities of the finalists, as well as their marketing and business acumen… Roofing apprentices across the UK are being encouraged to showcase their skills by entering this year’s BMI Apprentice of the Year competition, which takes place on the 24th and 25th July. The event, hosted by BMI UK & Ireland – manufacturer of leading roofing bra ..read more
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ICB launches new Training Hub in Cardiff
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by Jennie Ward
2M ago
The new facility will provide a range of tailored courses covering the company’s single ply, PMMA liquid and RBM roofing and waterproofing systems. ICB Waterproofing, one of the UK’s leading providers of waterproofing solutions, has opened a new training facility in Cardiff, Wales. The company says the new facility, strategically located in the city of Cardiff, is part of its expansion plan, giving local roofing contractors access to available training and technical information. “The facility is tailor-made for training, ensuring that each participant gains maximum benefit from their experien ..read more
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NBP strengthens its sales team
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by Jennie Ward
2M ago
Northern Building Plastics has strengthened its sales team by appointing two new sales apprentices at its Bolton and Leeds Super Depots. The recruits – Matthew Bilton, 24, and Mackenzie Chantry, 19 – have been taken on as part of a training programme to bring fresh ideas and talent into the company’s team, as well as NBP’s ongoing commitment to developing the next generation of enthusiastic and knowledgeable salespeople in its sector. “In the building industry, what it takes to be a great salesperson is massively underestimated,” said Stephen Jones, Sales Director at Northern Building Plastics ..read more
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ROCKWOOL develops CPD to promote fire safety of multifunctional roofs
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by Jennie Ward
2M ago
ROCKWOOL, a leading UK stone wool insulation manufacturer, has launched a new Continuing Professional Development (CP) module to help roofing contractors and specifiers assess and mitigate potential fire safety risks for flat roofs used as additional functional space of a building. Flat roofs are a common construction, especially in busy urban environments where space is at a premium. Leveraging flat roof space enables designers, developers and ultimately tenants to make use of the ‘fifth façade’ for a variety of social and practical purposes. The CPD aims to improve understanding of the role ..read more
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