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Heritage Roofing
Heritage roofing - maintaining our iconic buildings
The UK is home to some of the most iconic buildings in the world, from stunning churches and cathedrals to historic stately homes. Each and every one of these remarkable feats of architecture requires regular maintenance to ensure they remain in the very best condition, allowing them to be enjoyed for generations.
Cathedral Care
Restoration and upkeep of cathedrals
There are some 42 Anglican cathedrals in the UK, not to mention 20 or so Catholic cathedrals. Cathedrals form the most important collection of historic buildings in England. The largest and most ancient are internationally famous, the smallest are usually among the most significant buildings in their region and even the most recent are architectural masterpieces.
Master Craftsmen
Championing our heritage with modern craftsmanship
Twenty years ago, English Heritage (now Historic England) published its first-ever Register of Buildings at Risk across England, which featured nearly 2,000 buildings and monuments that were ‘neglected, broken and unloved’. Recently Historic England was delighted to announce that over two-thirds of those buildings were now safe, in both urban and rural areas right across the country.
Lightning Protection
When lightning strikes are you protected against this act of God?
The issue of lightning protection in churches is one that has exercised this publication for many years. In this four-part series of spotlights on the issue we will be revisiting various aspects of the subject, beginning with an overview of current thinking.
Traditional Lime
Lime: it’s better for buildings – and for the environment
It is now fairly well known that cement is not good for old buildings and that lime mortar should be used. But why? What are the advantages and what are the disadvantages? In order to begin to answer those questions it is necessary to understand the nature of traditional building, the process by which buildings used to be built, and how it differs from modern construction, the process by which we build today.
Audio Visual
Audio visual equipment in church buildings
This guidance is issued by the Church Buildings Council under section 55(1)(d) of the Dioceses, Mission and Pastoral Measure 2007. As it is statutory guidance, it must be considered with great care. The standards of good practice set out in the guidance should not be departed from unless the departure is justified by reasons that are spelled out clearly, logically and convincingly.
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Heritage Funding
£48m heritage funding opens for churches and historic buildings
Part of £1.5 billion government investment in cultural organisations over a five-year period
Thousands of churches and historic buildings across England could benefit from a major new £48 million funding package aimed at urgent repairs, regeneration projects and wider community use.
CRE Events
Christian Resources Exhibition enters a new chapter as Church Resources Exhibition
The Christian Resources Exhibition (CRE), the UK’s largest church-related show, has changed hands in its 40th year and has been taken over by Quartz Business Media.
Insurance
You need to ensure that reasonable precautions are in place at your church to keep it safe for those who use it. To do this, you need to think about what might cause harm to people.
You will then need to decide if the precautions already in place are adequate. If they are not, you may need to identify further action to prevent any danger. When done formally, this is known as a risk assessment.
Church Maintenance
Church maintenance and repair: Calendar of Care
Just as prevention is always better than cure, maintenance is preferable to major repairs. But, such repairs may not always be avoidable. Church Care offers a monthly guide in our coming issues Starting in Spring
We can help you understand the common problems and areas that need your special attention, and give you tips for regular maintenance schemes.
Pest Control
Michael Palin warns of pest threat to churches
Michael Palin is supporting the future of the UK’s historic churches and chapels with a voiceover for a new animated film. The 80 second animation, produced for the National Churches Trust, highlights why churches are some of the nation’s best loved buildings.
Town Halls
The history of the great Victorian Town Halls of Northern England
From industrial squalor to civic pride, the story behind some of the most impressive buildings of the North involve a unique mix of economics, grand designs and noble sentiments within communities.
Lead Roofing
Lead is one of the oldest materials in the roofing industry and is still commonly used throughout the world today.
Lead roofing is a traditional roofing method which has been used in the industry for hundreds of years, and is therefore proven to be extremely reliable. Lead roofing, and sand-cast lead, in particular is ideal for old buildings such as churches or historical renovations, whereas milled lead roofing is a mass-produced alternative, used for precision and accuracy in homes and commercial buildings alike.
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WINNERS OF THE ROOFING AWARDS 2011 ANNOUNCED
WINNERS OF THE ROOFING AWARDS 2011 ANNOUNCED
The roofing industry came together on the 20th May to celebrate and recognise outstanding industry achievements at The Roofing Awards Annual Congress Lunch. This is the sixth year of the awards and over 500 people descended on the Hilton Metropole in Brighton to celebrate the very best across the roofing spectrum.
The awards this year saw NFRC collaborate with the Liquid Roofing and Waterproofing Association (LRWA), the Flat Roofing Alliance (FRA), the Roofing Tile Alliance (RTA), the Lead Contractors Association (LCA), The Green Roof Centre and Groundwork Sheffield and the Single Ply Roofing Association (SPRA).
The Excellence in Roofing Awards recognises and rewards outstanding roofing projects in all the major roofing disciplines. The demonstration of quality workmanship, technical difficulties encountered, problem solving, environmental qualities and aesthetics were the areas looked at by the judges when they selected the following winners. The accolades and prizes on the day, including the IFD World Championship for Young Roofers competitors, were presented by former GMTV presenter Penny Smith.
Industrial Roofing & Cladding
Roof Sheeting – KGM Roofing, Pudsey Bus Station, Leeds
Vertical Cladding – Longworth, Garston Health Centre, Liverpool
Flat Roofing
Reinforced Bituminous Membrane – Central Roofing & Building Services working with IKO Plc, Leicester Royal Infirmary
Single Ply – Advanced Roofing Ltd working with Renolit, Scunthorpe Leisure Academy
Liquid Applied Waterproofing – Central Roofing & Building Services working with Liquid Plastics, BAE Portsmouth
Pitched Roofing
Roof Slating – Greenough & Sons Roofing Contractors Ltd, Windmill conversion/restoration
Roof Tiling – Clarke Roofing Southern Ltd, Sussex Cottage, East Sussex
Specialist Roofing
Fully Supported Metal – O’Brien Roofing & Leadwork Ltd, Chideock Manor Church, Dorset
Heritage Roofing – Karl Terry Roofing Contractors Ltd, Laddingford House, Kent
Sustainable
Green Roofs – Blackdown Greenroofs working with Lakesmere Ltd, West Ham Bus Garage, London
Sustainable Roofs – Wensley Roofing Ltd working with John Brash, Hamsterley Mill, Tyne & Wear
Also being presented with an accolade was the highest scoring companies from the Safety in Roofing Awards: Clarke Roofing Southern Ltd for slating and tiling; Gray & Jarrett Ltd for flat roofing; and Border Steelwork Structures Ltd for industrial roofing and cladding. A high number of gold, silver and bronze awards were presented to members at the regional annual general meetings earlier on this year.
NFRC Health & Safety Champion 2010 award went to a rather stunned and emotional Kevin Morgan, site supervisor for Longworth. An individual who now passes on his valuable experience and knowledge on to others as part of his tool box talks, an expert in outlining how easy it is for things to go wrong on site and an individual who will never walk by when he feels someone may be at risk.
The Exceptional Contribution to Training Award was won by a rather pleased Chris Hopkins of Ploughcroft. Chris is a character that pushes training in all forms making it varied, open and accessible to all, and is the first to put his hand up to support any industry initiative.
The Lead Contractors Association presented the Murdoch Award and Murdoch Sponsors Award for the best leadwork. This year it was won by Northwest Lead for their project Dewsbury Town Hall. The sponsor’s award was won by M & I Lead for their work on Oakfield Park in Co Donegal.
Special congratulations went to Immediate Past President Mike Long who received a Pin of Honour during the awards, presented to him by current President Jack Camp. The honour was given to Mike for his extended level of commitment to the roofing industry, all of it unpaid, in taking the industry forward. Mike is the ‘expert’ in Health and Safety has worked on training matters for both trade and associate members and recently has been the driving force behind CompetentRoofer.
NFRC had strong support from SIG Roofing and the following partners for this year’s event B&CE Benefit Schemes, Construction News, ConstructionSkills, Electrical Contractors Insurance Company and Quality Assured National Warranties.
The partners, along with the following sponsors, helped make the event memorable and successful: Associated Lead Mills, Cupa Natural Slate, EJOT, Fakro, Flag Soprema, John Brash, ICB, Icopal, IKO plc, Marley Eternit, OHS, Redland, Renolit, Rockwool, SFS intec and Sika-Saranfil.
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