What’s in store for the roofing sector in 2017

By Sarah Harding, marketing director at Marley Eternit

Extensions innovation

Stuart Nicholson, roof systems director at Marley, explains how a new low pitch tile will give contractors more choice for extension projects.  

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

Batten and sustainability – your questions answered

Jenni Forrest, quality manager for JB Red at Marley, answers common questions about timber batten and sustainability.

A popular profile

Marley Eternit’s sales director Adam Botterill talks profiled sheeting on commercial and residential profiles

The year ahead

Sarah Harding, marketing director at Marley Eternit, discusses the opportunities and challenges for the roofing sector in 2018

For Bim’s sake

With just over three months to go until the Government’s 2016 BIM deadline, Rob Daniel, technical and BIM coordinator at Marley Eternit, advises that specialist contractors shouldn’t just do BIM for BIM’s sake, but should first assess their own business and individual project needs as well as making the most of free resources and training

The BS 5534 effect

Almost six months on from the introduction of more stringent fixing requirements, Steve Bryceson, technical advisory services manager from Marley Eternit, discusses the impact of the revised BS 5534 on the roofing industry

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

Hydrate in the heat

With roofers needing to drink as much as five litres of water a day in hot weather, Katie Prestidge, from Marley Eternit, explains why we should all be taking hydration on site more seriously this summer