Revolutionary Easy Roof System from Permavent has scooped the prestigious Queen’s Award for Innovation. The unique and patented system that has reinvented double lap roofing, allowing any type of slate and plain tiles to be installed at very low roof pitches, as well as considerably improving the overall performance of these roof coverings.

The Queen’s Awards for Enterprise in Innovation is the most prestigious business award in the UK that recognises organizations who excel in the sectors of international trade, innovation or sustainable development. Stephen Makin, Managing Director of Permavent, has said “We are absolutely delighted to win this award. It is great to be acknowledged for the hard work we have put in and the changes we have made to the industry. We look forward to using the success of this award to recognise the development of further innovations“.

Permavent, a small company established in 2005, are roofing experts who design, manufacture and distribute roofing ancillary products. As well as the Easy Roof System, products include the best performing range of breather membranes in the UK and the recent launch of a fireproof membrane. Future innovations see continued growth within the roofing industry through development of solar panels, ventilation products etc.