New in-line solar PV and air permeable underlay guidance
New guidance means housebuilders can now use integrated (or in-line) solar PV together with Proctor Air®, confident that they are meeting all relevant technical requirements – including the NHBC’s 2024 Technical Standards. Backed by leading moisture experts in the UK and Europe, the guidance is also reflected in an update to Proctor Air’s BBA certificate. […]
How to install roofing battens – 4 simple steps
By Kevin Taylor When setting out roof tile battens, the correct batten sizing and spacing are important and will have a direct influence on how the tiles withstand the ingress of rainwater through capillary action – ensuring that the roof remains watertight. Batten sizing and spacing are also important for aesthetic reasons so that the tiles […]
Precision in Plastic: Why Kytun’s Roofline Components Outperform the Rest
By Terry Goodwin, Head of Operations, Kytun UK When it comes to pitched roofs, facades, and rainwater systems, the headlines tend to go to the visible details – flashy finishes, sleek cladding and solar-ready builds. But behind every well-performing roofline is a system of components working quietly, efficiently, and – if we’ve done our job […]
Storage Live Awards 2025, held on the first night of the three-day show. And what a night it turned out to be!
Hosted by the ever-charismatic Matt Baker, the awards ceremony brought together the brightest minds in solar and energy storage to celebrate innovation, resilience, and progress across the sector. With over 500 exhibitors and 20,000+ attendees at the NEC during the show, the evening was a vibrant celebration of the industry’s achievements. The Big Moment Among thirteen categories, […]
Plastic Imitations Have No Place in Conservation Rooflight Design
In the world of architectural conservation, detail is everything. The success of a heritage restoration often comes down to the careful selection of materials and products that are appropriate not just visually, but in terms of performance, longevity, and historical authenticity. And yet, in recent years, we’ve seen a troubling trend: the rise of so-called […]
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 […]