Residential roofing: solutions for real scenarios
John Mercer, technical manager at Sandtoft provides you with genuine questions and answers for technical enquiries received through Wienerberger’s Roofapedia website
40 years in the roofing industry
John Mercer, technical manager at Wienerberger reflects on 40 years in the industry and how much has changed
Celebrating the humble clay plain tile
Simon Button talks to RCI about the popularity of the clay plain tile which shows no sign of waning in favour just yet
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...
Is heritage and traditional roofing work compatible with BS 5534?
By John Mercer, technical manager, Sandtoft
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...
Why the pitched roofing industry needs to embrace change
By John Mercer, technical manager at Sandtoft - a Wienerberger brand - outlines why he feels it's important for the pitched roofing industry to embrace change
Using lead replacement flashing materials
John Mercer examines the use of lead in pitched roof flashings and asks if it is really necessary