ROOFLIGHTS & LANTERNS
SOLID ROOF SYSTEM SWEEPS THE SHORTLIST
» THE ULTRAROOF AND LIVINROOF solid conservatory roof systems from conservatory and extension specialist , Ultraframe , feature on four out of five projects shortlisted for Best Use of a Solid Conservatory Roof System at the Pitched Roofing Awards .
The Awards , which are aligned with Roofing , Cladding and Insulation Magazine , acknowledge and reward excellence for all those working within this dynamic sector and will take place virtually in February of 2021 .
Commenting on the company ’ s shortlist success , Ultraframe Marketing Director , Alex Hewitt , said : “ We feel extremely proud to be
so well represented in the shortlist for the Best Use of a Solid Conservatory Roof System for the 2021 PRA ’ s and would like to offer huge congratulations to our retail customers who designed and built these stunning projects . While the team here at Ultraframe are already incredibly proud of Ultraroof and Livinroof , it ’ s fantastic to see them , and the skill of our customers recognised on a national scale by the Pitched Roofing Awards . We would like to wish all of our customers the best of luck for the ceremony .”
Ultraframetrade . co . uk
New soffit system has installation at front of mind
» IBSTOCK KEVINGTON AND leading masonry support brand , Ancon , have launched Nexus XI – a new , mechanically fixed brick-faced support system and lintel range . Nexus XI is both BBA accredited and NHBC approved . Its ‘ A ’ Fire Rating means it can be specified and installed with confidence on high-rise residential buildings over 18m Combining specially developed Ibstock Kevington lightweight brick-faced steel unit with the tried and tested Ancon MDC stainless steel bracket angle support system , Nexus provides an easy-to-install , aesthetically pleasing alternative to traditional cast concrete solutions .
Among the key benefits of the system is its lightweight design which , when compared to traditional precast concrete alternatives , sees weight cut by more than half – making it easy to handle and ensuring it can be installed quickly and without the use of specialist lifting equipment .
Indeed , ease-of-installation was front of mind during the Nexus XI design process , with the system utilising the same installation process as the existing Nexus range . This means clients can enjoy the additional benefits of a mechanical fix system without the need for installers to adopt a new installation method . www . ibstockbrick . co . uk / kevington / www . ancon . co . uk
INSTALLSURE EXPANDS INTO ROOFING SECTOR
» INSTALLSURE , THE DIVISION OF the GGF Group dedicated to IBGs and commercial insurance schemes , has announced a new partnership with CompetentRoofer , the government-licenced Competent Person Scheme for roofing contractors ; bringing together two of the most prominent organisations in the construction industry , and meaning that the 570 contractors operating under the CompetentRoofer banner now have access to Installsure ’ s market leading portfolio of insurance products .
The roofing sector ’ s equivalent to FENSA , CompetentRoofer is the only competent person scheme in the roofing industry . It allows contractors to self-certify work , saving time and money on jobs that would otherwise incur the delay and cost of a Building Control sign-off – for example , when more than 50 % of a roof is refurbished , and local authorities are notified .
Through Installsure , CompetentRoofer contractors can now benefit from all the expertise afforded to FENSA members , and provide homeowner customers even greater peace of mind on the quality of their workmanship in the process .
Anda Gregory , Managing Director , Installsure , said : “ We ’ re delighted to expand into the roofing sector and partner with a like-minded , ambitious scheme in CompetentRoofer . The partnership is a natural fit for us both .
www . installsure . co . uk
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