Insite Cladding & Roofing commercial director retires

GLASGOW-based Insite Cladding & Roofing has announced the retirement of commercial director Kevin Jennings after a near five-decade career in the roofing industry. Kevin began...

What’s the best approach to metal roof refurbishment?

Neil Humphries, metal roofing specialist for Sika Liquid Plastics’ Sika Pro-Tecta range discusses specification considerations for metal roof remediation projects HARDWEARING and long-lasting, metal roofs...

Fluidity and flexibility are key to Lakesmere growth

Project Scotland speaks to David Gray, managing director – northern regions, Lakesmere Group, as the Group’s turnover gets set to exceed £100 million Q) How...

Robotics could be key to ‘clean’ energy

A Luxembourg-headquartered robotics company has revealed that its innovative range of cleaning machines could help Scotland achieve its environmental goals through ensuring solar panels...

Safety first at roofing trio

THREE companies in Scotland have received recognition for their health and safety practices in this year’s Safety in Roofing Awards. The scheme was started to...
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Prestwick Leisure Club transformation work extended

SOUTH Ayrshire Council has confirmed works to transform Prestwick Leisure Club are being extended. The project started last August and a new roof has already...

International call-up for roof tile manufacturer’s football support

PITCHED roof tile manufacturer Russell Roof Tiles (RRT) is stepping up its support for sport internationally after announcing a new sponsorship with Indian football...
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UpStand boards for inverted roofs

ALL insulation specifications for inverted roofs should include specific detailing to prevent cold bridging around the roof parapet where the horizontal insulation board meets...

New Metrotile sales chief looks to explore offsite opportunities

JIM O’Hara has been appointed sales manager for Scotland and Ireland at lightweight steel roofing specialist Metrotile. An experienced roofing sector specialist, Jim was previously...
The company has announced it is to transfer all sales and production at its Hednesford office to the Hunter Douglas Faber site in Northampton in a move that creates a bigger and stronger Hunter Douglas Architectural Projects division in the UK.


Move will create a stronger image

HUNTER Douglas is to consolidate its position in the architectural systems sector with a new operations base.
 The company has announced it is to transfer...

How to make roofs a thing of beauty

A roof can speak volumes on the character of a building and the people inhabiting the premises. It is why roofing solutions must be...

Roof tile manufacturer smashes charity target

PITCHED roof tile manufacturer Russell Roof Tiles has helped bring festive cheer to charities close to its Burton and Lochmaben sites after donating a...
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Cash in the Attic – a simple solution for those looking for extra space

Jonathan Fellingham, Managing Director of Donaldson Timber Engineering, discusses the growing popularity of attic roof trusses as a method for creating “room-in-the-roof” DESPITE the recent...

Russell team successfully sheds the pounds for charity

EMPLOYEES at Russell Roof Tiles have surpassed their weight loss target and raised more than £2,000 for local causes in the process. The pitched roof...

MP hears of pitched roof tile manufacturer’s expansion plans

PITCHED roof tile manufacturer Russell Roof Tiles recently received a visit from Alister Jack MP, the UK Government's secretary of state for Scotland. The firm...

Lochmaben roof tile manufacturer gets green light for £1.7m investment

LOCHMABEN-based pitched roof tile manufacturer Russell Roof Tiles, has confirmed it has been given the go-ahead for a £1.7 million plant and building works. The...

NFRC Scots award winners raise the roof

PERTH-based single ply roofing contractor AIM Developments is celebrating after scooping a gong at the recent NFRC Scottish Roofing Contractor of the Year Awards...

Roof windows add style to Scottish projects

Fakro roof windows have been used to enhance two separate Scottish projects. Phase one of the restoration and extension of the Larbert House and Country...

Outdoor construction workers urged not to underestimate winter weather risks

WITH the UK poised to embrace sub-zero temperatures next week, roofing specialist Marley has provided some guidance to help roofers and other outdoor construction...

Passivhaus clarification required for improved compliance

New build housing will need to meet the Scottish equivalent of the Passivhaus standard within two years. But is there enough understanding of the...