Prepare for extreme winter weather
As we head into the colder winter months and the risk of storms, heavy rainfall and snow increases, Stuart Nicholson, roof systems director from Marley, says all pitched roofs should be installed with extreme weather in mind.
Marley considers floating on the London Stock Exchange
The private equity owners of Marley Group are considering floating the company on the London Stock Exchange.
Technical tips – clay plain tiles
Tom Woodhouse, site services manager at Marley Eternit, answers contractor questions about installing clay plain tiles
A guide to cedar shingles
Marley Eternit has put together a step-by-step guide to show contractors how easy it is to create a stunning shingle roof
Raising roofing standards
Gavin White, technical product manager at Marley Eternit, argues that more needs to be done to ensure consistent use of BS 5534 across the industry and explains why a campaign to get the standard included in the Approved Documents to the Building Regulations is good news for contractors
Reducing the risk and cost of on-site cutting
This month marks four years since the introduction of controlled cutting guidance to protect roofers from exposure to silica dust. Steve Bryceson, technical manager from Marley Eternit, warns this is still a serious issue today and explains why he feels fibre cement slates can help to further reduce the risk and cost of on-site cutting
BS 8612: A guide to the new dry fix standard
Alex Gill, roof systems specialist at Marley Eternit, analyses the new dry fix standard that has come into effect and what this means for you
H&S CDM regulations change will affect all roofing contractors
Robert Daniel, technical & BIM coordinator at Marley Eternit, explains the health and safety requirements of the new CDM Regulations, which will affect all domestic building and refurbishment work for the first time
Hydrate in the heat
With roofers needing to drink as much as five litres of water a day in hot weather, Katie Prestidge, from Marley Eternit, explains why we should all be taking hydration on site more seriously this summer
Building a strong economy in 2015
Paul Reed, sales and marketing director at Marley Eternit, discusses what impact the continuing economic recovery will have on the roofing and cladding industry and the key trends, challenges and opportunities to look out in 2015