2024 Façade Awards UK shortlist revealed!

It’s the moment you have all been waiting for, the shortlist for the 2024 Façade Awards UK has been revealed!

Solar Panels – Is the current guidance on roof space...

This article from Permavent explores the rapid changes in pitched roof design and rising demand for solar application and how the guidance for roof space ventilation is to keep up with the evolving market.

The truth about dry verge

In this article, Alicia Garfoot, products and system design technician at Wienerberger, explains the common misconceptions within the industry regarding dry fix systems, and gives a detailed run down of the latest British Standard regarding how they should be installed, and how her company is conforming to this.

Knauf Insulation introduces Rocksilk

Knauf Insulation has launched Rocksilk RainScreen Slab EE, the UK’s first non-combustible rainscreen sheathing insulation with an enhanced water-repellent facing.

BPI to sell entire assets of modular building manufacturer

Disposal specialist BPI has announced an online auction of entire assets of a major modular building manufacturer.

New guidance on balcony and terrace design

Sarah Spink, chief executive officer of the Liquid Roofing and Waterproofing Association, explains how the new British Standard 8579:2020 affects how balconies and terraces are designed, and the impact on the waterproofing industry.

Russell Roof Tiles launches revolutionary concrete roof tile

The first of its kind in the UK, Bute3 from Russell Roof Tiles is an innovative design, a triple interlocking multipurpose roof tile.

Marley urges social housing providers to take advantage of Wave 3...

Roof systems manufacturer Marley is calling on social housing providers across the UK to leverage the funding opportunity presented by the Warm Homes: Social Housing Fund.

Five technologies that are changing the roofing industry

Emily Newton, editor-in-chief of Revolutionized, shares with RCI, the latest innovations in the roofing, cladding and insulation industry that are bringing the sector into the future.

Benefits of rendering vs cladding

Both of these exterior improvements are becoming increasingly popular all over the UK, with cladding being much more common in modern times and rendering being much more traditional.