September 2022

Updates
NEW CHAIRMAN APPOINTED AT NARM
Ian Weakford has been appointed as the new Chairman of NARM, the National Association of Rooflight
Manufacturers, following a unanimous vote at the Association’s quarterly general meeting.
Ian (pictured) replaces outgoing Chairman Scott Leeder, who occupied the post for a short period, but has now
taken a role outside the rooflight industry.
As Sales & Marketing Director at Hambleside Danelaw and long-serving chair of NARM’s Marketing Committee, Ian
brings huge experience and continuity to the role.
He said: “The construction industry is evolving quickly to meet new challenges. This places great emphasis on
trade associations, like NARM, to ensure that changes are for the better. We have representation on many influential
committees and working groups which help to shape future standards and legislation, so we too, need to evolve.
“In my new role, I’ll be looking to further strengthen our position by drawing on that broad human resource to
combine our well-documented experience with new levels of energy and a clear vision for the future.” www.narm.org.uk/
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WHITESALES WOWS WITH SOMERSET LIBRARY PROJECT
A bespoke 10 degree em.glaze rooflight from Whitesales has helped meet the client’s requirements at
the newly opened library building in Minehead, Somerset.
The new roof at Minehead’s refurbished and extended library is said to have showcased Whitesales’ ability to
design, supply and install truly bespoke rooflight solutions.
The framework and glazing bars were all in polyester powder coated aluminium and the double-glazed sealed
units featured non-fragile toughened glass on the outside, and low E laminated glass on the inside. The Whitesales
design ensured that the layout of the glazing bars in the rooflight corresponded precisely with the glulam beam
structure inside to give a consistent look, and included vertical sides with electric opening vents to provide
adequate ventilation. The team also advised on the loadings required for safe installation of the lighting suspended from the roof. www.whitesales.co.uk
HOWELLS SEES REAL VALUE IN NARM
Howells Patent Glazing is now a member of NARM, the National Association of Rooflight Manufacturers.
The Black Country-based business has been aware of NARM for quite some time and decided to join following
a recent visit to the NARM Annual General Meeting.
Speaking of the new membership, Tracey Jackson, Howells’ Business Development Manager, said: “We wish
to belong to a knowledgeable industry body and one which offers up to date resources. As a NARM member we
will be informed of any relevant changes to legislation. This will ensure we are current and well-informed, to the
benefit of our customers. We are also excited to contribute to the technical aspects of industry standards. We
have a lot to offer given our heritage and the fact we develop our own rooflight and patent glazing systems. Many of our staff are long-serving and have
a real breadth of technical knowledge and understand the challenges we face as an industry.” www.howellsglazing.co.uk
ASPEN ADDS LISTERS TO ITS OFFERING
Aspen Home Improvements in Essex has added the Gallery 44 Composite Doors from Listers to its product
range, giving them pride of place in its showroom.
“Over the last couple of months, we’ve taken on the Gallery 44 Composite Doors from Listers, and kitted-out a
whole area of our showroom with them,” said Managing Director Alan Murrell. “The customers love them, especially
the wide choice of colours and hardware options.
“Homeowners are also becoming more tech-savvy, and they are showing more interest in the Kubu Smart Lock,
which we also offer through Listers. Sheerline is stuffed with all the latest technology, which homeowners love –
especially the flush-fit sash,” Alan said. “And if they want something similar, but in PVC, Listers supplies the Logik S
from Eurocell, which has a really modern-looking frame.” www.listerwindows.co.uk
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