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

Modern roofing at low pitches

By John Mercer, technical manager, Sandtoft

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

The functions of pitched roofing underlay

By John Mercer, technical manager, Sandtoft

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