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
What’s in store for the roofing sector in 2017
By Sarah Harding, marketing director at Marley Eternit
“Full roof systems – why choose one?”
By Gavin White, product manager from Marley Eternit
Reducing the risk and cost of on-site cutting
This month marks four years since the introduction of controlled cutting guidance to protect roofers from exposure to silica dust. Steve Bryceson, technical manager from Marley Eternit, warns this is still a serious issue today and explains why he feels fibre cement slates can help to further reduce the risk and cost of on-site cutting
Underlaying differences
Gavin White, product manager from Marley Eternit, warns contractors that not all underlays have the same performance levels and gives advice on what to consider when choosing a membrane
Post-Brexit: Regulations & standards
Steve Bryceson, technical manager from Marley Eternit, discusses the impact of Brexit on construction regulations and standards
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
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
Filling the gap
David Cassell, training manager from Marley Eternit, discusses the widening skills gap in the construction sector, plus explains why he feels mobile technology can help improve access to roofing experience and knowledge
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