Quality and quantity
Following the launch of technical guidance for the new Home Quality Mark, Gavin White, product manager from Marley Eternit, discusses the new voluntary standard and its potential impact on the roofing and cladding sector
Post-Brexit: Regulations & standards
Steve Bryceson, technical manager from Marley Eternit, discusses the impact of Brexit on construction regulations and standards
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.
Low Pitch Choices
With growing demand for low pitch roof tiles and slates in the home improvement sector, Steve Bryceson, technical advisory services manager from Marley Eternit, discusses the choices now available to contractors, as well as the precautions for low pitch roofing.
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
Designer dry verge
Stuart Nicholson, roof systems director at Marley, discusses the growing demand for interlocking concrete plain tiles and explains how dry verge innovations are helping contractors to achieve a sleeker aesthetic.
Vertically challenging
Steve Bryceson, technical services manager at Marley Eternit, looks at the growing trend towards using clay roof tiles and fibre cement slates for vertical application, and discusses the benefits for contractors in offering a full envelope solution, including easy-to-install cladding products
Inferior battens could be putting roofers at risk
Following concerns about inferior battens coming into the market, Stuart Nicholson, roof systems director for Marley, answers contractors' questions about safety and roofing battens
The hidden risks of ‘spec busting’
Rob Cookson, sales manager from Marley Eternit, discusses the risks of product substitution on roofing projects
Ensuring business resilience in the ‘new normal’
As we all adjust to the ‘new normal’, how can contractors ensure their business remains resilient now and in the future? Stuart Nicholson from Marley discusses areas which contractors can look at to support their business, no matter what economic environment they are working in.