United Kingdom
Homeowners “delighted” with appearance of TapcoSlate® roof
By Tapco Roofing Products. TapcoSlate delivered an easy installaton and long-lasting aesthetics. Connor McGregor and his team are primarily interested in one thing: Customer satisfaction. So, when he met with homeowners on a farm located on the outskirts of Stewarton, East Ayrshire, he listened hard to their roofing concerns. Their older home had ...
It’s time to Cut the Dust
By Emma Peterson. Learn how NFRC is working to protect roofers from harmful silica dust exposure. In a new episode of Roofing Road Trips®, Heidi J. Ellsworth had the chance to sit down with Gary Walpole from National Federation of Roofing Contractors (NFRC) to discuss their Cut the Dust campaign. ...
Inside the 2026 NFRC UK Roofing Awards
By Megan Ellsworth. Celebrating the craftsmanship and people shaping roofing’s future. There are certain moments in this industry that remind you that roofing is so much more than shingles, membranes and job sites. The 2026 National Federation of Roofing Contractors (NFRC) U.K. Roofing Awards was one of those moments for ...
Join the leading international roofing organisation
By Emma Peterson. How IFD creates opportunities for international collaboration and knowledge sharing that strengthens the global roofing industry. Since their founding in 1952, the International Federation of the Roofing Trade (IFD) has served as a unifying network between national roofing associations, industry partners and technical experts all working towards ...
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NFRC’s guide to training
By Emma Peterson. Explore the learning opportunities available to roofing and cladding professionals across the U.K. Whether we're talking about a seasoned professional or someone at the beginning of their career, personal ongoing learning and development is key for maintaining and enhancing professional competence. Not only does it improve the ...
Building stronger roofing connections
By Heidi J. Ellsworth. As roofs take on a larger role in energy generation and rainwater management while supporting climate adaptation, partnerships between manufacturers, associations and contractors become increasingly important. As roofing professionals around the globe respond to higher expectations for building performance, international collaboration is becoming essential to a more ...
The 2026 UK Roofing Awards’ winners’ circle!
By Emma Peterson. This year’s winners showcase the exceptional talent across the industry continues to grow and thrive. On 8 May, the U.K. Roofing Awards tallied the votes and crowned the winners of their 2026 awards in front of over 900 guests at the O2 in London! This year’s awards, ...
The composite advantage
By Emma Peterson. Inside Tapco’s roofing systems and their performance advantages. In a new episode of Roofing Road Trips®, Heidi J. Ellsworth got the chance to talk to Mike Winter from Tapco Roofing Products about how their tile and shake products offer the perfect combination of aesthetics and durability. Tapco’s ...
NFRC launches new campaign, Don’t Fall for Fragile
Those who pledge will receive a PDF poster to print and display at their workplace, a certificate, NFRC guidance and a social media pack. Falls from through fragile roofs and rooflights remain the leading cause of fatality in the workplace and contribute to a high percentage of workplace injuries. National ...
