Best practice for installing solar pv on slate roofs
Genius Roof Solutions explains how poor roofing practices continue to create persistent challenges within the solar industry. Genius Roof Solutions (GRS) entered the solar industry in 2011, recognizing a significant gap between solar PV installers and the roofing expertise required. At that time, many installers, primarily electricians, lacked proper roofing knowledge, leading to widespread poor […]
Delayed, Derailed and Devalued:
Paul Trace at Stella Rooflight Discusses How the UK’s Planning Crisis is Undermining British Manufacturing Delayed, Derailed and Devalued: A recent Freedom of Information request to Cornwall Council has revealed an extraordinary case of planning delay – a single residential application that took 1,114 days to gain approval. That’s not a typo; that’s three full […]
How Marley supports birds bats and bees in re-roofing
Many protected species, including all UK bat species, certain birds like swifts and even some insects, roost or nest in buildings. Re-roofing is vital for improving the energy efficiency of homes, preventing leaks and addressing structural issues. But alongside challenges like budget constraints and construction timelines, specifiers increasingly face another: protecting local biodiversity. For social housing providers in […]
Solar & Storage Awards 2025
The Solar & Storage Live Awards 2025 celebrate quality and excellence in the solar industry so we’re thrilled to be shortlisted for the Innovation Award sponsored by Segen UK. This recognition is a testament to the innovation, dedication, and impact our team continues to bring to the solar and roofing industry and we’re proud to […]
Conservation or Compromise?
Paul Trace, Director of Stella Rooflight Discusses The Rise of Imitation Rooflights in Heritage Projects Renovating or extending a heritage property is about more than meeting planning requirements, it’s about preserving character, honouring craftsmanship, and protecting the story of a building for future generations. Yet across the UK, a subtle but serious threat to our […]
An installers guide to solar panel installation
Ten years ago, solar panel installation was still fairly uncommon. The demand for solar – on both new-build and refurbishment projects – however, is huge and continues to increase. Fuelled by consumers’ increasing concern about energy prices and climate change, as well as the government’s target of net-zero by 2050, the UK is installing solar […]
Roof underlay specification for retrofit projects
All roof coverings and underlays need to be replaced at some point during a building’s useful life. When that time comes, how can roof membranes help existing buildings to meet current performance requirements and be resilient for the future? Sue Menmuir, Technical Advisor at the A. Proctor Group looks at some of the challenges of […]
Raising the Roof on Innovation: The Genius Behind Genius Roof Solutions
When it comes to roofing, experience matters—but innovation is what truly sets a company apart. Enter Genius Roof Solutions, a family-run business that’s redefining how roofers work, one smart solution at a time. Founded by industry veteran Jimmy Hall, who brings over 45 years of hands-on roofing expertise, Genius Roof Solutions is built on a […]
Marking a year of Proctor Air® success
The A. Proctor Group has been at the forefront of pitched roof membrane technology for more than a quarter of a century. Drawing on those years of experience, plus feedback from designers, specifiers and installers alike, 2024 saw us introduce a brand-new underlay product: Proctor Air®. The product was subsequently awarded a BBA certificate in […]
How long can I leave a pitched roof membrane exposed?
It’s one of the most common questions put to the A.Proctor Group technical team: the pitched roof underlay has been installed but the project is delayed, or the roof covering is on an extended lead time. How long can the membrane be left exposed? Sue Menmuir, Technical Advisor, explains what you need to know and […]