The issue of incorrect or inadequate roof specifications

By John Mercer, technical manager, Sandtoft

“Don’t build to the minimum spec: Think of the occupants”

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

The use of saddles

By John Mercer, technical manager, Sandtoft

Making the right choice in roofing materials

By John Mercer, technical manager at Wienerberger Roof Tiles

A roof for all creatures great and small

Richard Bishop, category manager for roof at Wienerberger, talks to RCI about considering vital wildlife habitats when constructing roofs

Using lead replacement flashing materials

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

It’s all in the preparation!

How often do you come across the phrase “it’s all in the preparation”, whether it be decorating, baking a cake, or building a shed...

The use of vapour permeable underlays in compliance with BS 5534

By John Mercer, technical manager, Sandtoft

Controlling Condensation in Roof Spaces (Part 2)

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

The versatility of plain tiles

If you were ever asked to picture a typical English scene in your mind’s eye, chances are, there would be a clay plain tile...