NARM, the National Association of Rooflight Manufacturers, has elected Jim Lowther of Xtralite as Chairman at its recent council election. Jim replaces Tom Ogilvie, who now occupies the Vice Chairman role. Jim said: “I’m delighted to take on this new challenge at NARM. As an active member of the Council for many years and former…
DetailsToday’s specifier has a wide range of excellent glazing material options to consider when specifying rooflights. However, glass has unique properties and is often selected for flat glazing applications, in domestic, retail and commercial projects. Glass manufacturers have developed products to satisfy the most demanding requirements, from sophisticated solar control options, to self-cleaning and other…
DetailsAs recently as the turn of the millenium, there was still a prevailing perception amongst architectural specifiers and other interested parties, that rooflights had a negative effect on the energy efficiency of buildings. This view was borne out of the fact that even the best insulating rooflights of the time generally offered lower thermal performance…
DetailsNARM NTD11: ‘Understanding the differences between ‘non-fragile’ rooflights and ‘walk-on’rooflights for deliberate foot traffic’, gives detailed definitions of these two distinct categories of rooflight to enable clear understanding and avoid specification errors. NARM NTD12: ‘An introduction to natural daylight design in domestic properties’, provides practical guidance for designers and specifiers, with sections covering energy efficiency;…
DetailsWhat does a trade association actually do? A common perception is that many trade associations exist to protect the interests of their members – and maybe provide some kind of ‘club’ environment, in which like-minded people share ideas and socialise. NARM, the National Association of Rooflight Manufacturers, is committed to a remit that goes way…
DetailsNARM Technical Document NTD16 Roof window installation considerations for pitched roofs, has been produced by NARM member companies to help raise awareness of the typical installation and detailing pitfalls that roof window installers should be aware of before commencing installation. Most detailing for roof windows is not product specific and the information contained in this guidance document…
DetailsAs the trade association representing the UK’s rooflight industry, NARM, the National Association of Rooflight Manufacturers, plays a number of roles in support of its mission to engender best practice in rooflighting across all sectors. Much of the hard work carried out by NARM happens behind the scenes at the association’s quarterly general meetings and…
DetailsThere are also many serious injuries, often resulting in permanent disabilities. The hazards are not, however, restricted to those working on sites. Children and other members of the public are also killed or injured because construction activities have not been adequately controlled. As the trade association representing the UK’s rooflight industry for over twenty years,…
DetailsNARM, the National Association of Rooflight Manufacturers, is an active trade association representing the UK’s leading rooflight suppliers and associated businesses. At the heart of NARM is our influential Technical Committee, comprising leading experts in the design, manufacture and application of rooflights across all sectors. Over the 20 years since NARM was formed, our Technical…
DetailsNARM, the National Association of Rooflight Manufacturers, is celebrating its 20th Anniversary in 2018. NARM is an active trade association representing UK rooflight suppliers and associated businesses. The Association is dedicated to the application of best practice in the provision of natural light in built environments. This year NARM will be continuing to focus on…
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