Weighing up the benefits of fibre cement
As the house-building sector looks towards faster methods of construction to increase volumes, Charlotte Hughes, product manager from Marley Eternit, discusses the advantages of fibre cement slate as a lightweight roofing and cladding material for offsite construction
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
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
Dry verge technical tips
This month, Tom Woodhouse, site services manager at Marley, answers contractor questions about dry verge installation
Beauty on a budget
Demand for a premium clay roof aesthetic continues to grow, but as contractors face pressure to cut costs, Stuart Nicholson from Marley answers questions on how to get a beautiful clay roof on a budget
Clever clipping
From speedy one-piece clip and nails, to secure batten end clips, Jamie Riddington, technical advisor at Marley, explains how product innovation is helping to make roof clipping easier for contractors
Roll with it
Stuart Nicholson, roof systems director from Marley Eternit, explains how its new Lead Replacement Roll is providing contractors with a cost-effective alternative
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
Marley launches ‘Safe in the Sun’ campaign
Marley has launched its ‘Safe in the Sun’ campaign to inform roofers and construction workers about the risks they face whilst working outdoors – and what they can do to protect themselves.
Extensions innovation
Stuart Nicholson, roof systems director at Marley, explains how a new low pitch tile will give contractors more choice for extension projects.