Keylite Roof Windows strengthens commitment to housebuilders at Keystone Innovation Day

Keylite Roof Windows (Keylite) has reinforced its position as a trusted partner to housebuilders by supporting the Keystone Innovation Day in partnership with the Future Homes Hub. Bringing together experts from across the industry, the event explored how product innovation must evolve to meet the requirements of the newly updated Future Homes Standard (FHS) and support housebuilders with compliance.

With over 70 leading housebuilders and energy assessors in attendance, guest speakers included Richard Smith, Head of Standards, Innovation & Research at National House Building Council (NHBC) and Chris Gaze, Associate at the Future Homes Hub. Together with the Keystone brands, they led discussions on how roofing systems, building fabric and energy-efficient components must evolve to meet upcoming regulatory demand – and how strong manufacturer partnerships can support this transition.

Guests enjoyed factory tours of Keystone’s purpose-built roofing facilities and a live demonstration from Keylite’s Head of Technical, Colin Wells, and Sales Director, James Malkin. The session showcased the award-winning ModuLite system – winner of Best Building Fabric Product at this year’s Housebuilder Product Awards – and its role in simplifying roof construction while improving thermal performance.

Designed with housebuilders in mind, the ModuLite dormer system exceeds Part L requirements and enables straightforward integration with Solar Photovoltaic (PV) panels, supporting compliance with the FHS without compromising kerb appeal.

With the FHS set to take effect from March 2027, housebuilders are increasingly seeking manufacturing partners to provide clarity on not only product compliance, but also costs, performance and homeowner outcomes.

As part of the Keystone Group, Keylite is backed by over 36 years of construction expertise and supported by sister brands including Keystone Lintels, IG Lintels, Smartroof, Wyckham Blackwell, IG Masonry Support, Crendon Timber Engineering, Keyfix, Stockgap and Showersave.

Jim Blanthorne, Managing Director of Keylite Roof Windows, said: “With the FHS challenging housebuilders to reduce carbon emissions by 75-80 per cent, manufacturers must adapt to understand the commercial and technical pressures they are under.

“Events like the Innovation Day give us the opportunity to engage directly with our customers to understand their challenges and demonstrate how our products can help them deliver compliance, while also gathering feedback to inform our future innovations.”

Renowned for its award-winning solutions, Keylite provides a comprehensive range of roof windows, blinds, timber loft ladders, flashings, electric operation kits and accessories.

For more information on Keylite Roof Windows, please visit www.keyliteroofwindows.com, call 01283 200 158 or email info@keyliteuk.com.