The Pitch

Britain is a small island, yet regional differences in building materials and style are diverse. In the past, buildings were roofed with whatever material was most readily available close at hand, but these trends seem to have carried through into the present day. Richard Bishop, category manager for roof at Wienerberger, explains more

By John Mercer, technical manager, Sandtoft

Pitched roofs come in all shapes and sizes. Roof shape helps define the overall feel of a home, with steeply pitched roofs offering a more traditional look versus the more contemporary aesthetic of a low pitch. Simon Button, product manager for roof at Wienerberger discusses the design considerations for a low-pitch roof

By John Mercer, technical manager at Sandtoft, a Wienerberger brand

Roofing contractors have high expectations of what a good quality roofing tile should deliver, because their clients also have high expectations for the finished result. Richard Bishop, category manager for roofing explains the design process at Wienerberger

John Mercer, technical manager at Wienerberger reflects on 40 years in the industry and how much has changed

By John Mercer, technical manager at Wienerberger Roof Tiles

John Mercer examines the use of lead in pitched roof flashings and asks if it is really necessary

This month, Richard Bishop, category manager for roof at Wienerberger takes a closer look at the role of underlays in controlling condensation in the roof

John Mercer, technical manager, Sandtoft, looks back at the career of Martin Oldridge, formerly owner and chairman of Sandtoft Roof Tiles, who recently retired from the Tile and Brick Europe organisation