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.
What to look for in graded battens…
Alex Gill, communications manager for JB Red at Marley Eternit, explains what makes a BS 5534 compliant batten and how roofing contractors can spot defects
Roofing 2020
As we enter a new decade, Paul Reed, managing director at Marley, says security, sustainability, skills and standards will be top priorities for the roofing sector
A quick fix for house-building challenges
Steve Bryceson, technical manager from Marley Eternit, discusses what challenges the house-building sector still faces as it seeks to further increase output
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.
A contractor’s guide to the BS 5534 updates
Stuart Nicholson, roof systems director at Marley Eternit, explains the latest BS 5534 changes and how they will affect roofing contractors
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
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
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
On the verge of a dry fix revolution
With dry fix becoming the industry norm, Gavin White, technical product manager from Marley Eternit, says there should be more focus on system quality