Roofing Today Top 10 Most Read Stories in 2024

Glidevale Protect Publishes Roof Space Ventilation Technical Guidance

Let’s get technical! In our tenth spot, Glidevale Protect made life simpler for specifiers and contractors with the publication of two handy single-page flow charts demonstrating how to build tight and ventilate right to keep damp and mould at bay.

Knauf Insulation Announces New £172m Rock Mineral Wool Factory

In at number nine, Knauf Insulation announced it was investing a major £172m in a new state-of-the-art rock mineral wool factory to meet growing UK market demand.

Timeless Elegance Restored: CUPA PIZARRAS Natural Slate Helps Revive 19th Century Rectory 

The spectacular reroof of Heworth House in York takes eighth place. CUPA PIZARRAS’s Spanish natural slates were the perfect choice to help maintain this 159-year-old building’s original Victorian Gothic architecture.

Roof Tile Sourcing Controversy Centres on Coastal Town

In the seventh spot, a coastal town renowned for its art deco style architecture became the centre of a roof tile controversy when a pub came up against planning restrictions.

Barrel Roof Envelope Cladding Installed on Everton Stadium

Construction of the Toffees’ new stadium was well underway this year, with many football fans checking in on its progress, making sixth place in this year’s most read.

HSE Statistics 2024 Show Falls From Height Lead Deaths

At number five, the Health and Safety Executive’s sobering statistics reminded roofers to stay vigilant as falls from height remained the top cause of construction fatalities.

NFRC 2024 UK Roofing Awards Winners Crowned

The winners of the 2024 UK Roofing Awards take our fourth spot! In May, the industry gathered for a dazzling ceremony celebrating the best roofing projects of the year.

Director Accused of Council Roofing Racket Bribes

In at number three is the shocking trial of a roofing firm director accused of paying out bribes to a corrupt council worker to secure more than £400,000 worth of roofing work.

‘Electrical Fault’ Caused Warehouse Roof Solar Panel Fire

In second place is our report on an alarming solar panel fire in Peterborough. Workers at the Lidl warehouse were suddenly evacuated after an electrical fault sparked a fire on the building’s roof.

Roofing Today Top 40 Roofing Contractors 2024

And finally… taking the top spot for a second year running is the ever-popular Roofing Today Top 40 Roofing Contractors!

An annual favourite, readers once again flocked to find out who’s in the top spot, who’s up, who’s down and who’s out.