February 2022

Editor’s Comment
MATT DOWNS
EDITORIAL DIRECTOR
MATTDOWNS@MEDIA-NOW.CO.UK
07963 330774
The NFRC is looking to tackle the skills and recruitment problems
currently impacting the roofing sector with the launch of its new
Roofing Careers Service.
The free, online resource (www.nfrc.co.uk/careers) is targeted at young
people and career-changers, as well as employers, and brings together all
the information, advice, guidance and useful links they will need regarding
careers and opportunities within the roofing sector.
Discussing the new offering, Ruth Scarrott, Head of Careers at NFRC,
explained: “Whilst there are already a plethora of resources on careers in
construction, these are spread across lots of different places, which can
make it confusing for a young person and are often not roofing specific. The
Roofing Careers Service aims to tackle this by putting everything related to
roofing careers in one central place that can be easily accessed.” Find out
more on page 8.
Elsewhere in this issue, Ruth Scarrott also talks apprenticeships and
dispels some of the myths regarding the hurdles to recruiting apprentices
on page 18; Daniel Redfern of Marley talks all things Part L and explains
why roofers mustn’t miss out on the opportunities coming their way (page
24); John Mercer outlines the key considerations and options to consider
when installing bonding gutters on pitched roofs (page 26); whilst Peter
Daniel of the Rooflight Company looks at the logistical challenges of
installing rooflights on page 42.
So read on for all this and so much more!
Matt
Cover courtesy of DMG Academy of Roofing: See page 8 for
info on DMG Academy of Roofing’s new offering, or visit
www.dmgservicesgroup.co.uk to find out more.
FOLLOW US @TOTCONTRACTORUK
SIGN UP FOR YOUR E-NEWSLETTER AT
WWW.TOTAL-CONTRACTOR.CO.UK
Advertising:
Publishing Director: Andy Dunn
DD: 01892 732 047
Mob: 07963 330777
Email: andydunn@media-now.co.uk
Registered office: 1 Forstal Road, Aylesford, Kent, ME20 7AU
Commercial Manager: Jake Roxborough
DD: 01892 732 047
Mob: 07956 133314
Email: jakeroxborough@media-now.co.uk
The content of Total Contractor magazine (and website) does not necessarily reflect the views of the editor or publishers and are
the views of its contributors and advertisers. The digital edition may include hyperlinks to third-party content, advertising, or
websites, provided for the sake of convenience and interest. The publishers accept no legal responsibility for loss arising from
information in this publication and do not endorse any advertising or products available from external sources. No part of this
publication may be reproduced or stored in a retrieval system without the written consent of the publishers. All rights reserved.
Supported by:
VISOG GLIDE PLUS
SLIDING DOORS
TRIPLE TRACK AV
VAILABLE NOW!
FR ROM 2 WEEK LEAD TIMES
Rel iable safe site delivery
www.
.madefortrade.co
Te el: 01642 610799
1
FIRS0%
T ORDER
INTRODUCTORY
DISC
OUNT
QUOTE CODE
TC-VG01
THERMALLY
BROKEN ALUMINIUM
Slim profile, Lipped outer frame, Sobinco locks
INDUSTRY LEADING CUSTOM MER SERVICE
Compr
ehensive install guide & support
LARGE SASH WIDTHS
Up to 6.4m wide in 2 panes. 2-4 panes available
STOCK COLOUR CHOICE
Whit e, Anthracite Gre
y & Black, Dual Colour
* Lead tim me is based on a standard colour. Postcode restrict tions apply
* Discount
applies to new trade customers and first, single item purchase only
of the Sm ma art Visoglide Plus Sliding Doors | Image for representation only