Marley Uncovered

Following the wettest February on record, Tom Woodhouse, sites services manager from Marley, gives his top tips on preventing water ingress

By Sarah Harding, marketing director at Marley Eternit

With a new Dry Fix Standard set to be launched following concerns about inconsistencies in quality between systems, Gavin White, product manager from Marley Eternit, discusses the implications for roofing contractors and how purchasing dry fix systems from an established manufacturer can help them get ready for the new Standard.

Gavin White, technical product manager at Marley Eternit, argues that more needs to be done to ensure consistent use of BS 5534 across the industry and explains why a campaign to get the standard included in the Approved Documents to the Building Regulations is good news for contractors

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

The private equity owners of Marley Group are considering floating the company on the London Stock Exchange.

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

As we head into the colder winter months and the risk of storms, heavy rainfall and snow increases, Stuart Nicholson, roof systems director from Marley, says all pitched roofs should be installed with extreme weather in mind.

With growing concern that the skills shortage in the construction industry could hinder further growth, David Cassell, training manager at Marley Eternit, discusses what impact it is having on the roofing and cladding industry, and what actions could be taken to try and bridge the skills gap

As the construction industry increases its focus on circular building practices, Katie Prestidge, from Marley Eternit, discusses the need to reduce waste and increase re-use in the roofing sector