Safe in the snow

In winter, icy weather and shorter periods of daylight mean there is more potential for accidents to occur on construction sites, particularly when working at height. Katie Prestidge, from Marley Eternit, explains the precautions that should be taken by all roofers to stay safe on site this winter

H&S CDM regulations change will affect all roofing contractors

Robert Daniel, technical & BIM coordinator at Marley Eternit, explains the health and safety requirements of the new CDM Regulations, which will affect all domestic building and refurbishment work for the first time

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

What’s in store for the roofing sector in 2017

By Sarah Harding, marketing director at Marley Eternit

The great housing challenge

Gavin White, product manager at Marley Eternit, says Government house-building targets offer a huge opportunity for the roofing and cladding industry if contractors and suppliers can work together to overcome skills challenges

Roofing 2020

As we enter a new decade, Paul Reed, managing director at Marley, says security, sustainability, skills and standards will be top priorities for the roofing sector

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.

Eden – rewriting the book on pantiles

Stuart Nicholson, roof systems director at Marley, explains how its new Eden tile could transform traditional pantile installation, making it quicker and easier to install them to modern standards

Extensions innovation

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

Fibre cement: key questions

As the use of fibre cement slates continues to grow, Phillip Wallis, technical team manager from Marley Eternit, answers some of the most common fixing queries