How to choose a dry fix system
When BS 5534 comes into force at the end of the month, it is anticipated that a growing number of contractors will be moving over to dry fix systems. However, in this month's Marley Eternit column, Gavin White warns that not all dry fix products are the same, and gives contractors advice on what to look out for when choosing a dry ridge system
To breathe or not to breathe?
Phillip Wallis, technical team manager from Marley Eternit, answers common underlay queries...
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
Extensions innovation
Stuart Nicholson, roof systems director at Marley, explains how a new low pitch tile will give contractors more choice for extension projects.
What’s in store for the roofing sector in 2017
By Sarah Harding, marketing director at Marley Eternit
Technical FAQ – interlocking slates
Tom Woodhouse, site services manager at Marley, answers contractor questions about interlocking slates
Post-Brexit: Regulations & standards
Steve Bryceson, technical manager from Marley Eternit, discusses the impact of Brexit on construction regulations and standards
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
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
“Full roof systems – why choose one?”
By Gavin White, product manager from Marley Eternit