The roof measures 12.5m x 6.5m at its widest , and forms a distinctive P-shape using five hips and a valley . The company ’ s own design engineers undertook the structural calculations to ensure the roof was strong enough to meet Building Regulations . “ The pitch of the roof would have been impossible in timber because it would never have been strong enough to carry the snow that would fall on it ,” said Terry Angell . “ It ’ s certainly strong enough now – I ’ ve jumped up and down on it .” The original building is a 90s-built two-bedroom cottage in Shropshire . It

stands some 365m above the surrounding countryside and looks out over to the Brecon Beacons and the landmark Hay Bluff , which dominates the Wye Valley . The conservatory-style extension on this side of the house takes full advantage of this panorama while accommodating a snug and a dining-cum-living room . Eurocell area manager , Jonathan Mack , put forward the idea for this quick-to-install roofing system . Homeowner Andy Fleming was impressed with the 25- year guarantee but also his comfortable living area that costs less to heat or cool than comparable systems . The thermal performance is due to solid insulation panels

integrated in the structure which are approximately ten times more effective than ‘ A ’ rated windows . The roofing system is devised specifically to make installation simple . A threeman installation team can complete an Equinox tiled roof in just two days , and it will be watertight on day one , so it can be safely left overnight .

Also Equinox kits offer a ‘ one box solution ’ – all the roof components , sealants and fixings required to install the roof to the highest standard are delivered to site in one container . Eurocell provides the technical support that installers need to be sure of getting the right fit first time , every time . Once it

has received all the dimensions , Eurocell engineers will create all the components required , including the tile sheets , hip end caps and ridge and hip top cap using state-of-the-art equipment . In this case , recognising that this particular project was very large , Eurocell delivered all the parts on

a 38-tonne trailer and sent out two members of its technical support team . “ It was colossal – breath-taking . Like a giant Meccano set . But it was all there , cut to size , and it was just a case of working out what went where ,” recalled Terry Angell .

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By including Drywood products in the established range , Teknos has widened its offering for professionals in the joinery and construction industry . The new Drywood portfolio features products which are highly durable , give a smooth , high gloss finish and , just like Teknos ’ own paints , they are environmentally-friendly , water-based and contain minimal or no solvents . The Drywood products complement Teknos ’ paints and coatings products for both interiors and exteriors which are in demand

from professionals due to their durability , superior quality and environmental credentials . The company is also known for its expert support to professionals in the joinery and construction industry . Managing director of Teknos GBI , Michelle Alcock , explained : “ Drywood is an excellent strategic acquisition for the brand and offers customers even greater choice in protective wood coatings .” With production in the Netherlands , the acquisition allows Teknos , which operates across Europe and beyond , to consolidate

the company ’ s position in Europe . It also allows access to Drywood ’ s production unit in the Netherlands so that production capabilities are broadened .

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The Glass and Glazing Federation ( GGF ) has won an award for ‘ Best Mid-Budget Campaign ’ ( below £ 50k ) at the Construction Marketing Awards in London . The accolade was for MyGlazing . com ’ s national campaign ‘ Window with a View ,’ implemented through Refresh PR . The campaign was a competition idea housed in the GGF ’ s consumer web site MyGlazing

. com . It attracted 150 entries and over 4,000 votes across the UK and also featured in more than 100 press articles across regional , specialist and national media . The winner of the competition was The Museum of Liverpool .

To view MyGlazing . com and the Window with a View Competition please visit http :// www . ggf . org . uk