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Unique roofing material named finalist in roofing awards
Not far from Stamford in Lincolnshire is Collyweston, a traditional village in the heart of England. It is also the source of Collyweston ‘stone slate’, not a true slate but a fissile limestone formed in the Jurassic period, some 150 million years ago.
The stone has been mined in the area since roman times and was used extensively in the local area and on some prominent buildings around the country until the growth of the railways in the late 19th century led to the decline in the quarrying industry.
Read more: Unique roofing material named finalist in roofing awards
National Funeral Exibition 2013
After what has been hailed as the most successful funeral exhibition ever held in the UK, NFE are now well advanced in planning the 2013 show.
They are theming the show around the traditional Circus, providing exhibitors with an excellent opportunity to develop some exciting ideas for stand design. The NFE Big Top Bar will incorporate circus style entertainment, which will have extra attractions on Family Day.
Darlington company creates opportunity for Teesside University graduate
Darlington-based high level and general maintenance experts, Stone Technical Services, have strengthened their sales and marketing team as they put plans in place to grow further in 2013.
For the first time since establishing 15 years’ ago, the business has recruited an in-house marketing specialist.
Read more: Darlington company creates opportunity for Teesside University graduate
Roofers in line to be made kings of the castle
When tenders were being submitted for the restoration of Lowther Castle in Cumbria, it made sense when considering the roofing contract to approach the only company in the county on the NFRC’s National Heritage Roofing Contractor Register – Cumbria Roofing North West Ltd.
In fact all three companies bidding for the project did just that and when Patton Construction from Ballymena in Ireland was awarded the contract it was Cumbria Roofing they employed.
Specialist Equipment For Church Heating Systems
HeatinGlobal often install high energy efficiency boilers in churches that have very low running cost. As with the old cast iron floor standing boilers the cost to run and maintain them become un-affordable and sometimes un-repairable.
Darlington company clinches high profile contracts
Stone Technical Services has further secured its position as a leader in its field by winning several major contracts in Yorkshire.
Thanks to its reputation as one of the UK’s top high level and general maintenance and restoration companies, Stone has been appointed by English Heritage to carry out condition surveys to two historic mills and preservation works at an important ruin, celebrated by the well-known artist JMW Turner.
Read more: Darlington company clinches high profile contracts
Canterbury Cathedral
This contract covered the replacement of 450 square metres of lead on the Cathedral’s Southeast Transept roof. The contract win continued Norman & Underwood’s proud history of restoration work at the Cathedral.
Zinc: It's not just for multivitamins anymore!
Zinc is not for the faint of heart. The key is learning proper installation techniques. If you are a metal roofing contractor scheduled to work on a job where zinc has been specified, do you a) cry because you’ve heard horror stories about how difficult it is to work with or b) grab a Kleenex, get yourself and your crew trained, and find a new material to master?
All Saints Church, North Moreton
This Grade 1 listed church dates from the 13th Century and is constructed from limestone, flint and oak. It is best known for the stained glass window in the St Nicholas or Stapleton chapel, which is among the earliest and finest in the country.
York roofing firm's double success
A York family roofing company has double reason to celebrate after reaching the finals of two prestigious national competitions.
Geoff Neal Roofing (GNR) Limited is one of only 6 UK roofing companies to reach the finals of the ‘Specialists Awards’, run by Construction News and the National Specialists Contractors Council to highlight the vital role of specialist contractors in construction.
FPDC Awards win for Hayles and Howe Ltd
Hayles and Howe are delighted to have been awarded the 2012 Internal Plastering Award by the FPDC (Federation of Plastering and Drywall Contractors) for restoration works at the British Armed Forces’ Chaplaincy Centre, Amport House, Andover.
St Johns Church gets 3 Zone, Energy Efficient Heating System
St Johns Church contacted HeatinGlobal with the task of installing a full new system for the church. The church community room was used on a daily basis and the heating system needed splitting into three zones as the boiler also had to provide instant hot water to a well used kitchen and toilet area.
Read more: St Johns Church gets 3 Zone, Energy Efficient Heating System
Georgian Farmhouse gets the Ventrolla touch
Sash window renovation and repair experts Ventrolla have once again weaved its magic on a beautiful Grade II listed building, freeing a family farmhouse from their tired and draughty windows.
Wimbrick House in Ormskirk, Lancashire, had fallen into disrepair and was in dire need of some TLC.
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