Clearview National April 2018 - Issue 197 | Page 55

Outdoor Living Sabahudin is now working on an app which will enable customers to open and close their rooflights from wherever they are in the world. ENERGY EFFICIENT The company’s inauguration coincided with the government legislation on CO2 emissions and Roof Maker prides itself on delivering superior thermal insulation and solar gain efficiencies. Energy efficient glazing helps reduce the carbon footprint of properties and saves on energy bills. Roof Maker has seen these two areas become far more important in the purchase decision-making process than ever before. The products are designed and built using the very latest technologies, with triple glazed as standard, and the industry’s highest Ug rating of 0.2. A range of glass options help to save money by minimising heating, cooling and lighting costs. PIONEERING R&D Roof Maker is at the forefront of engineering the most advanced technical and design specifications in the world. The research and development team is constantly working to develop the next-generation in rooflight technology, ensuring customers can rely on having the best product available on the market today. Innovation is always the businesses goal, continually improving products with new design features and components that push the boundaries of thermal insulation and heat- reflecting technology. As continuing proof of this, Roof Maker unveiled a world’s first in rooflight technology at the Homebuilding & Renovating show in March. ENVIRONMENTALLY RESPONSIBLE Roof Maker Limited is an environmentally responsible manufacturer with a firm commitment to recycling and renewable energy. The company’s green credentials setit apart from its competitors, operating a strict recycling policy and recycling 100% of all product offcuts. In January 2011, Roof Maker became one of the first manufacturing sites in the UK to take advantage of the government’s Feed-In tariff for solar photovoltaic (PV) installations. The entire roof of the factory and offices is covered with south-facing PV solar panels, making the site one of the largest industrial PV sites in the East Midlands. This solar installation generates more than enough electricity to fulfil the company’s heating and manufacturing needs. QUALITY ASSURANCE Everything Roof Maker does is backed by the latest industry certificates and accreditations so customers can be assured everything is covered. Roof Maker understands that every project is unique and provides the widest choice of shapes and styles on the market to complement both remodel or new construction. The distinctive frameless design maximises light and self-cleaning glass means the rooflight will stay looking as good as the day it was installed. Roof Maker is unique in the industry, as the only manufacturer which provides a 20-year glass unit guarantee. C L E A RV I E W-U K . C O M » A P R 2018 » 55