Technical tips: Low pitch
Tom Woodhouse, site services manager at Marley Eternit, answers contractor questions about low pitch roofs
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
Technical tips – clay plain tiles
Tom Woodhouse, site services manager at Marley Eternit, answers contractor questions about installing clay plain tiles
Helping traditional clay roofs meet modern standards
James Seawell, area sales manager at Marley Eternit, says achieving a BS 5534 compliant clay roof doesn’t mean compromising on tradition
UK roofs must be prepared for extreme weather
The snow storms this winter have certainly been a test for the weather-resistance of pitched roofs in the UK. Stuart Nicholson, roof systems director at Marley Eternit, says high quality dry fix systems are essential to make sure roofs are prepared for future extreme weather events.
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
The problem with condensation
Tom Woodhouse, site services manager at Marley Eternit, discusses the challenge of condensation in housing projects and takes a look at common roof ventilation problems
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
The year ahead
Sarah Harding, marketing director at Marley Eternit, discusses the opportunities and challenges for the roofing sector in 2018
Safe in the snow
In winter, icy weather and shorter periods of daylight mean there is more potential for accidents to occur on construction sites, particularly when working at height. Katie Prestidge, from Marley Eternit, explains the precautions that should be taken by all roofers to stay safe on site this winter