Preston Harrison ‘raise the roof’ on orders with Kestrel

A roofing firm is ‘full to the rafters’ of Kestrel roofline products after purchasing products for a site of more than 100 units. Leeds based Preston Harrison made the bulk buy from the leading PVC-U and PVC-UE building products manufacturer, which included fascia’s, soffits, downpipes and gutters. Steve Parker, an estimator at the 40 year-old family run firm, said: “We have been using ... [More]

Kestrel’s all Wight

A leading PVC-U and PVC-UE building products manufacturer is celebrating after securing two new contracts in the English Chanel. Kestrel has added two new registered installers to its books– Stylish Plastics and Island Windows – on the Isle of Wight. The two companies will now provide Kestrel’s fascia boards, bargeboards, window boards, cladding, siding and window trims to islanders. This ... [More]

Kestrel gives that ‘helping hand’

A family run business says it has ‘more confidence’ since becoming a registered installer with a building products manufacturer. The scheme run by leading PVC-U and PVC-UE building products manufacturer Kestrel; has helped Stoke on Trent based PVCU World Roofline Specialists stand out against its competitors. “Being a kestrel registered installer gives... Read More » A family run business says ... [More]

Mak joins Kestrel as registered installers in Rotherham

Leading PVC-U and PVC-UE manufacturer Kestrel has welcomed Rotherham-based Mak joinery Ltd as its latest registered installers in the region. Mak’s joiners and installers are currently undertaking their NVQ training in roofline installation, ensuring they can offer a 30 year guarantee on white profiles when they install Kestrel products. Mak will be sourcing Kestrel’s products via local ... [More]

Kestrel gives that ‘helping hand’

A family run business says it has ‘more confidence’ since becoming a registered installer with a building products manufacturer. The scheme run by leading PVC-U and PVC-UE building products manufacturer Kestrel; has helped Stoke on Trent based PVCU World Roofline Specialists stand out against its competitors. “Being a kestrel registered installer gives me that extra back up and confidence ... [More]

Kestrel boosts training for installers ready for Green Deal

Leading PVC-U and PVC-UE building products manufacturer Kestrel is looking to expand its installation training programme in response to the government’s Green Deal. Over the past 18 months, Kestrel, has worked with one of the country’s leading PVC-U/PVC-UE trainers Neil Whitfield Training (NWT) to train almost 250 of its registered installers to NVQ level 2 in roofline installation. Now, ... [More]

Trailblazing Artisan Windows scores North Wales first

Denbigh-based windows, doors and conservatories installer, Artisan, has become the first company of its kind in North Wales to put all members of its fitting team through a new fenestration diploma. The fitters, who are qualified tradesmen with experience in related fields such as joinery and plastering, have all passed their NVQ level 2 in fenestration installation. Vale of Clwyd Assembly ... [More]

Q Card gives Kestrel installers the competitive edge

A year after Kestrel launched its Q Card scheme, one registered installer has explained the benefits it is bringing to his business. The leading PVC-U and PVC-UE building products manufacturer helps its installers achieve the GQA NVQ 2 Level 2 Certificate in Domestic Fascia, Soffit and Bargeboard Installation, awarding them the Q Card on completion. Mark Billington of Blackrod near Bolton ... [More]

Kestrel trains 200 installers to NVQ 2

Leading PVC-U and PVC-UE building products manufacturer Kestrel has trained more than 200 of its registered installers to NVQ level 2 in roofline installation in just under a year. The qualification, accredited by the GQA and delivered by Neil Whitfield Training (NWT), is valued at £1,500 per person but is free for Kestrel registered installers. For all 206 installers who have qualified, it ... [More]