Roofing and the circular economy
As the construction industry increases its focus on circular building practices, Katie Prestidge, from Marley Eternit, discusses the need to reduce waste and increase re-use in the roofing sector
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
Key areas to consider for a seamless low pitch roof
Stuart Nicholson, director of roof systems at Marley, outlines how best to approach the preparation and specification of tiles for low pitch roofs
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
Safe in the sun (and clouds)
As part of Marley Eternit’s twelfth annual Safe in the Sun campaign, Katie Prestidge discusses misconceptions about skin cancer and the UK climate, and highlights the importance of better UV awareness in construction
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
Technical tips – clay plain tiles
Tom Woodhouse, site services manager at Marley Eternit, answers contractor questions about installing clay plain tiles
Protecting roofs from record rainfall
Following the wettest February on record, Tom Woodhouse, sites services manager from Marley, gives his top tips on preventing water ingress
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.
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