SIG Roofing News

Getting LinkedIn on the Action

To celebrate its recently launched LinkedIn channel, SIG Roofing gave customers, suppliers and roofing contractors the chance to win an action packed day out, simply by joining its online conversation.

SIG Roofing’s Managing Director meets Roofing Today

Last month Managing Director for SIG Roofing, Guy Bruce, met with Roofing Today editor Claire Griffiths to discuss the future vision for the company

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For the majority of Brits, talking about the weather is a Great British pastime; it’s part of our social culture and a true trait for anyone that lives within the UK!

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SIG Design Technology’s trio of SPRA Awards

Staff at SIG Design & Technology are celebrating after scooping a hat-trick of awards at the Single Ply Roofing Association (SPRA) Awards Dinner on 20 June……

UK Roofing Awards 2018 – Winners Revealed                                                        

The winners of the UK Roofing Awards 2018, hosted by the NFRC, were announced at a ceremony hosted by BBC’s Dan Walker at the Park Plaza Westminster Bridge hotel on Friday 11th May 2018…..

2018 ‘LOCAL HERO’ IN THE 2018 UK ROOFING AWARDS IS CROWNEDUK Roofing Awards 2018 – Winners Revealed

Charity-minded Surrey roofer Lee Moran has been crowned the nation’s top ‘Local Hero’ in the NFRC (National Federation of Roofing Contractors) 2018 UK Roofing Awards, sponsored by SIG Roofing….

Headline Sponsor Announced For Awards Celebrating Roofing

Hosted by the National Federation of Roofing Contractors (NFRC), the awards serve to recognise and reward outstanding standards of workmanship and technical excellence across the roofing industry…

BSI PUBLISHES NEW DRY FIX STANDARD

After three years of work, the new product Standard BS 8612:2018 ‘Dry fixed ridge, hip and verge systems for slating and tiling – Specification’ has been finalised.

Market leading roofing products join ONE WARRANTY

SIG Roofing’s ONE WARRANTY– the single package warranty for pitched roofing – has raised its game yet again to include even more quality products for contractors, property owners and specifiers.

Grow your business with digital marketing

Running a successful business can be accredited to many things: your ability, professionalism or even customer service. However, marketing plays a key role too –

Be at ONE with your warranties

The roof will be one of the most important elements of your self-build home, not only from a weatherproofing aspect, but because it accounts for 20-30% of the visible exterior and will determine the aesthetic for decades.

Preserving Britain’s roofing heritage

In addition to the thousands of listed buildings in the UK, Britain has one of the oldest housing stocks in Europe – with some dating back to medieval times!

A reliable roof warranty – are you covered?

The choice of roof covering for a new home is critical. It not only affects the appearance of the property, it also influences its weatherproofing, energy efficiency, sustainability and durability. 

Make quality roofs count

When designing and building a new or refurbished property, the products that are used are of paramount importance in order to ensure that their quality is both fit for purpose and will stand the test of time – whilst providing the desired aesthetics.

Market leading roofing products join ONE Warranty

SIG Roofing’s ONE WARRANTY – the single package warranty for pitched roofing – has raised its game yet again to include..

SIG UK Exteriors announces the sale of its Building Plastics business to General All Purpose Plastics Group Ltd “GAP”

SIG UK Exteriors has announced the sale of its Building Plastics and Windows business to GAP in a move described by Managing Director Andrew Wakelin as a positive and progressive development for both businesses.

NFRC Launches Safe2Torch Guidance

The focus of the campaign is new guidance, developed in partnership with stakeholders across the industry, which aims to reduce the risk of roof fires when using gas torches on roofs.

UK Roofing Awards 2017 – Winners Announced

National Federation of Roofing Contractors – the UK’s largest roofing trade association (NFRC) – is delighted to announce the winners of this year’s prestigious UK Roofing Awards.

SIG Roofing’s search for Britain’s Best Cafe 2017 is on!

Following the success of last year’s national search to find Britain’s Best Cafe, local cafes across the UK will get another chance to compete for the title of Britain’s Best Cafe 2017.

Finalists announced for UK Roofing Awards

The National Federation of Roofing Contractors – the UK’s largest roofing trade association (NFRC) – is pleased to announce the finalists for this year’s prestigious UK Roofing Awards.

NFRC launches strategy to support UK roofing skills post Brexit

The National Federation of Roofing Contractors (NFRC) – the UK’s largest roofing trade association – has unveiled an ambitious four-year Workforce Development Strategy that is designed to …

SIG Roofing is announced as headline sponsor of UK Roofing Awards

The National Federation of Roofing Contractors – the UK’s largest roofing trade association (NFRC) – is pleased to announce SIG Roofing as headline sponsor for this year’s prestigious UK Roofing Awards.

Trustmark urges homeowners to brace their home with the arrival of the arctic blast

As severe weather sweeps across Britain today, TrustMark, the only Government-endorsed scheme for all trades in and around the home, is urging homeowners to brace their homes now as extreme cold and flooding could put a big strain on their homes and safety.

Britain’s Best Cafe National Winner Announced

Organised by SIG Roofing and run with the help of its local branches, the quest for Britain’s Best Cafe has attracted entries from 500 cafes and more than 25,000 votes from members of the public.

SIG Roofing Academy Supports SkillBuild Finalist

As a national SkillBuild finalist; Will Emerton has been able to put the valuable skills and experience gained from completing his Level 3 NVQ in Roof Slating and Tiling to good use in this year’s competition.

Regional winners announced for the Britain’s Best Cafe competition

With tens of thousands of public votes cast and 500 cafes entering, SIG Roofing’s hugely popular competition to find Britain’s Best Cafe is approaching its final stage with the announcement of its 14 regional winners.

Count Dracula Raises Money For Charity

Did you spot Count Dracula delivering roofing products on Halloween?

ONE Warranty now gives even more

SIG Roofing’s ONE Warranty for pitched roofing has gone from strength to strength following its launch in October 2015, with many contractors now taking advantage of this single package warranty.

Great British Breakfast free for Great British Olympians

SIG Roofing is offering all Team GB’s returning Olympic medallists a king-size breakfast as part of its search to find Britain’s Best Cafe.

Roofing Racers deliver another elecTRIfying performance!

On Saturday 6th August, the Roofing Racers team – made up of competitors from across the Roofing, Building Plastics and Windows industry – well and truly earned gold medals for all their efforts and incredible fundraising.Whose warranty do you trust?

The search is on for Britain’s Best Cafe

SIG Roofing is running a national campaign through September and October this year aiming to find Britain’s Best Cafe, using the recommendations of its customers.

SIG Roofing working to strengthen new slater skills

Working with the National Federation of Roofing Contractors (NFRC) as part of their Slate Focus group, SIG Roofing has risen to the challenge to help reduce the shortage of roofing slate skills by working to improve the standard of slate training in colleges across the UK.

UK Roofing Awards 2016 – Winners Revealed

The winners of the UK Roofing Awards were announced at a ceremony hosted by BBC’s Steph McGovern at the Hilton London Metropole on Friday 13th May 2016.

VerdiRoof – a complete Green Roofing System in one delivery

SIG Design & Technology has launched a new green roofing system that comes in a single delivery.

Hydrostop EU AH-25 Liquid Waterproofing is the Superior Choice

The Hydrostop EU AH-25 liquid waterproofing system is fast-curing, easy to apply and delivers superior performance.

Charity Wins in Friendly South Wales Derby

In a game that went to penalties between rival roofing branches in Swansea and Cardiff – there could really be only be one winner, or to be more precise two – the British Heart Foundation and Marie Curie Cancer Research.

South Wales Derby Set to Support Charities

Swansea and Cardiff branches of SIG Roofing will be battling it out this weekend as they go head-to-head to win a much anticipated football match.

2016 UK Roofing Awards – Finalists Revealed

After receiving almost 300 entries this year, we are delighted to announce the finalists for the UK Roofing Awards in 2016.

FIT-R brand continues to grow its product range

SIG Roofing introduces the new FIT-R Silicones and Sealants range to its branches – the latest products to be launched by FIT-R, which houses cellular, roofline and rainwater products, along with general purpose fixings.