Technical FAQ – interlocking slates
Tom Woodhouse, site services manager at Marley, answers contractor questions about interlocking slates
Extending low pitch choices
Stuart Nicholson, roof systems director at Marley, says changes to planning and a greater choice of low pitch products will boost extension projects for contractors
Face up to sun safety
With outdoor workers at higher risk of skin cancer, premature ageing and eye damage from exposure to UV rays, Howard Buckley, company EHS manager at Marley, says all roofers should take simple steps to protect themselves this summer.
Dry verge technical tips
This month, Tom Woodhouse, site services manager at Marley, answers contractor questions about dry verge installation
Save time without compromising on aesthetics
At the end of last year, the government launched the Building Better, Building Beautiful commission to focus on the importance of beauty in new housing developments, challenging so-called bland design and low-quality homes. Tom Woodhouse, site services manager at Marley discusses getting the balance right between speed and beauty of the roofing phase
How to reduce the risk of call-backs
While the security of pitched roofing has improved significantly over the past five years, at times contractors still get called back to site to repair defects. Here, Tom Woodhouse, site services manager at Marley, looks at some common roofing call-backs and how to avoid them
Technical team tips – underlays and ventilation
As we head into 2019, Jamie Riddington from Marley’s technical team takes a look at one of the most common contractor queries – underlays and ventilation
Designer dry verge
Stuart Nicholson, roof systems director at Marley, discusses the growing demand for interlocking concrete plain tiles and explains how dry verge innovations are helping contractors to achieve a sleeker aesthetic.
Protecting workers and roofs from winter weather
With forecasters predicting months of snow, Tom Woodhouse, site services manager at Marley, gives contractors some top tips to make sure both workers and roofs are prepared for extreme winter weather
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