Avonside Group Services is playing host to selected strategic partners on stand N1430 in the Building Products Hall at Ecobuild 2013.
The stand at Excel is dominated by the award-winning RoofSpace I-Roof system from Avonside business, RoofSpace Solutions. This roof will feature a number of exciting environmental innovations, including C21 solar electric roof tiles from Solarcentury.
Paul McLoughlin, Avonside Group Sales & Marketing Manager, explains: “Avonside is home to one of Britain’s largest roofing contractors and makes significant investment in training its operatives so that they are expert in the installation of the latest technologies. We have enjoyed and continue to enjoy a longstanding relationship with Solarcentury, stretching back to when the company introduced its first solar PV products.
“Over that time we have contributed our expertise to support Solarcentury’s aim of making solar more accessible and easier to install, as demonstrated by the award winning family of solar tiles and slates. We made the decision to exhibit at Ecobuild and thought it entirely appropriate to invite Solarcentury to exhibit its range of C21e products on our stand.
“The Avonside – Solarcentury relationship has proved to be so mutually beneficial that we have now entered into an agreement which plays to the strengths of both parties. Avonside Group’s roofing division, Avonside Roofing, annually installs around 15,000 roofs to programme and to budget, taking account of behaviour required to achieve the Code for Sustainable Homes and drive to reduce C02 emissions. This level of successful activity was attractive to Solarcentury and so, under the terms of the agreement, Avonside Roofing business, Avonside Renewables, has been appointed as Solarcentury’s National Reseller for the new build sector.”
Solarcentury’s C21 range of solar electric roof tiles, plain tiles and roof slates are fully integrated photovoltaic roofing products, designed for new buildings and re-roofing projects. They have been designed as construction products and have been subjected to the same wind, fire and weather testing as the roofing products they replace.
Solarcentury received a Queen’s Award for Enterprise for excellence in innovation for its unique C21e solar electric roof tile and slate design which allows a roof to make money whilst still retaining a natural, traditional appearance. Even with the feed in tariff changes solar still represents a sound investment:
- Generating an income, guaranteed for 20 years
- Reducing electricity bills
- Encouraging energy efficiency
- Requires minimal maintenance, with no moving parts.
“As a national preferred installer for our C21e family of solar tiles and slates, Avonside is able to provide a complete package for house builders, ensuring a quality roof installation, including our solar tiles, slates and panels, through to full commissioning of the systems,” comments Martin White, Head of Distribution Marketing at Solarcentury.
“Avonside Renewables can demonstrate the skills, quality and knowledge that housebuilders and developers need, supported by a branch network covering Britain and the backing of Solarcentury’s extensive product design and engineering expertise. This new agreement places our relationship on an even stronger footing, to the benefit of all of our customers.”
Visitors to Ecobuild 2013 wishing to find out more about Avonside Group Services or Solarcentury’s C21e product family should attend stand N1430. Avonside Group Services is home to Britain’s largest roofing contractor, Avonside Roofing. The business installs over 15,000 roofs a year, has an annual turnover in excess of £50 million and has 21 regional operations which are run from 16 locations across Britain.