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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
ROOFERS – PASLODE HAS YOU COVERED
For Roofers looking for the ultimate peace of mind when choosing the right nails, Paslode have you covered with the only roof batten nail worth considering. And now it’s even easier to make the right choice from the very start with the introduction of the Paslode Roof Batten Nail box. Driven by customer feedback, the […]
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 […]
Proctor Promotes Good Practice: Not all membranes are the same
It’s all too common to encounter the assumption that roof and wall underlays are all the same, when they’re not. Every product has specific characteristics – influenced, among other things, by how the membrane is manufactured and what it is made from. This month, Pamela Howat, Senior Technical Advisor at the Proctor Group talks about […]
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 […]