SR Timber has donated over 4,000 linear metres of timber roofing batten to roof slating and tiling apprentices in colleges across the UK so far this year as the business commits to assisting the next generation of roofing contractors.
During 2023 over 10,000 linear metres were donated to eight different colleges offering relevant roofing apprenticeships. So far this year, four training providers, including Leeds College of Building, South Lancashire College, Rooftrain Melksham and (pictured) South West Roofing Training Group in Exeter, have received or are about to receive timber donations.
Shaun Revill, trading director of SR Timber said: “Investing in the next generation of roofing contractors is important for the business. These apprentices are the future of our industry, and we need more of them to consider this industry as a future career.
“Once on an apprenticeship programme, it is also important to educate on the benefits of using a correctly graded roofing batten that adheres to British Standards BS 5534. So when we are approached by colleges running these training courses we have always been happy to supply our Premium Gold – a correctly graded roofing batten for apprentice roofers to work with. We have been doing it for years and will continue to help, it is our investment in the future.”
