Roofing

Roofing and cladding contractors see rising workloads but material shortages intensify

11 August 2021

NEW research has highlighted the impact of material and skills shortages and rising costs in the roofing and cladding industry. The NFRC/Glenigan State of the...

Sika looks to raise roofing standards

10 June 2025

SIKA has launched its refreshed roofing standard details. The updated suite of roofing detail drawings are available for free download. The resources are offered in...

New town is slated for success

10 January 2019

THREE housebuilders have installed Cupa Pizarras’ Heavy 3 slate on roofs at the new £1 billion town of Chapelton, which is being built near...

Roofing sector highlights impact of global timber shortage

25 May 2021

LEADING players in the roofing sector have warned that global timber shortages are putting the UK housebuilding supply chain under 'enormous pressure'. 'Faltering' availability and...

How to make roofs a thing of beauty

3 July 2020

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

Perth project honoured in SPRA Awards

9 September 2021

SINGLE ply roofing manufacturer Sika and five of its certified contractors were celebrating after being honoured at this year’s Single Ply Roofing Association (SPRA)...

Repairs give students room with a view

16 June 2014

“A hill for magnitude, a mountain in virtue of its bold design”. This is Robert Louis Stevenson’s description of Arthur’s Seat which is the...

Technal to embrace BIM progress

16 June 2014

TECHNAL has launched a range of Building Information Modelling (BIM) components through BIMstore to make specification of its façade, window and door products even...

Consider roof space when tackling mould

14 April 2023

HOUSING providers are being urged to consider roof space when tackling mould. Klober said mould and damp can lead to health risks such respiratory problems,...

Warming up – Redland launches two new insulation products.

15 March 2013

REDLAND is penetrating further into the roof with the launch of two insulation products. Rapid Rafter Insulation and Rapid Loft Board are likely to find...

Roofing and cladding firms urged to respond to late payment consultation

17 October 2025

NFRC (National Federation of Roofing Contractors) is urging roofing and cladding business owners across the UK to respond to the UK Government’s consultation on...

Forster Group completes milestone solar installation project for Fife Creamery

21 October 2024

FORSTER Group has completed a major solar installation for Fife Creamery in the company’s biggest project to date within the food and drink industry. Following...

Deadline extended for Scottish Roofing Awards 2025

21 August 2025

THE deadline to enter the NFRC Scottish Roofing Awards 2025 has been extended. NFRC members now have until 5pm on 10 September to submit their...

Protect Membranes chosen for first multi-storey Passivhaus building in Scotland

7 January 2020

Protect BarriAir and reflective VC Foil Ultra, the air and vapour control layers from Protect Membranes, have been specified and installed by specialist design and build contractors Stewart & Shields in Scotland’s first multi-storey Passivhaus building.