Look Up

It's time to look up and unlock the full potential of our flat roof spaces. This blog is a space to share what inspires us.

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Introducing Axter Solar, a range of turnkey solutions for solar power wherever there’s a roof

To learn more, we sat down with Luke Rootham, Product Manager for Axter Solar.
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Axter is officially a Silver Carbon Literate Organisation

Axter has been accredited by The Carbon Literacy Project, demonstrating its dedication to tackling climate change, reducing its organisational carbon emissions, and its commitment to working towards a lower-carbon future.
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Solar PV Flex

A unique and lightweight combination of CIGS solar panels and bitumen waterproofing.
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Quantifying our environmental impact through Natural Carbon Solutions certification

We underwent an in-depth carbon footprint analysis covering all the business's emissions.
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Showcasing the best in residential roofing

A snapshot of Axter's 2023 projects.
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Axter wins gold at the Best Employers Awards

We are delighted to have been awarded a gold accreditation at the Best Employers Eastern Region Awards 2023.
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Supporting Suffolk Mind with training in schools

We have partnered with a local mental health charity to support its newly launched children’s programme in six schools across the Shotley Peninsula.
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Does your roof need a new lease of life?

How using pioneering technology and strategies grounded in sustainability and efficiency could breathe new life into your roof.
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CCPI: Driving improved standards in product information

Axter gets first CCPI verification for hot melt system Wilotekt Plus.

This is a significant milestone... representing our dedication to leading the industry towards greater transparency and responsibility in product information. This achievement stresses our commitment to transparency and innovation, setting a new benchmark in the construction sector.

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Why biodiversity matters, with Rupert Masefield

Rupert, from the Suffolk Wildlife Trust, joins Axter to discuss 30 by 30, Biodiversity Net Gain and how roofs can contribute to nature positive development
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NBS is changing how we design buildings

The online platforms they offer for collaborative building specification are changing entirely how people design, select materials and construct buildings.
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Biosolar roofs: a symbiotic approach to sustainable urban development

What is a biosolar roof and how can they affect everything from planning permission to monthly energy bills to supporting a greener future?
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World Green Roof Day

Come with us as we revisit a completed Axter green roof to see how it's getting on.
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Jesus College, University of Oxford

Discover how we ensured sustainability and design aesthetics were both achieved on The Cheng Yu Tung Building.
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Axter's Climate & Community Fund

Read about the fund we have set up with the Suffolk Community Foundation which aims to support local charities in Suffolk.
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Escapade Silverstone

Discover the progress being made on unique new commercial development at the iconic Silverstone circuit.
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Climate and community initiative

Find out how we chose our six Axter charity partners.
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Spotlight on: Ian

We recently caught up with Ian Thompson to hear more about why having a solid quality assurance team is imperative to the success of our business.

Eventually I'd like to see all roofs being used for a specific purpose... If we can design cities with better landscapes and greenspaces, it will make the world a better place.

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Engaging Axter early

Learn about our approach and the benefits of engaging us early in a project.
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Stormwater management

As extreme weather events rise, blue roofs might be the answer.
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Becoming UKGBC members

Why joining the UK Green Building Council made perfect sense...
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