Natural slate has long been considered to be one of the most environmentally friendly building materials in the world.   Slates have the lowest carbon footprint and least environmental impact of any building material because there is very little to the extraction and manufacturing processes.  Other materials, for example, ceramic products, need high temperature firing in […]

Trading Update January 2021 Following the latest UK Government’s announcement that construction sites will remain open during the third national lockdown, Permavent will continue to support our customers by trading as normal. We are also pleased to announce the launch of our bespoke virtual CPD presentation, showcasing our unique and innovative Easy Roof System for […]

Permavent are expanding their extensive range of innovative roofing products with the release of a new advanced GRP roofing system that provides the perfect solution to the construction industry for flat roofs. The ‘Diamond GRP System’ offers exceptional quality for flat roofing as it has been specially formulated solely for roofing applications. Traditionally GRP systems […]

In the UK all breather membranes are classified by wind zone, with the country being divided into 5 wind zones. The lowest wind speed, Zone 1, is centred around London and the south of England, through to Zone 5 covering the very far north of Scotland. When choosing an underlay, designers and installers must be […]