Controlling condensation in roof spaces (Part 1)
In this month’s article Richard Bishop, category manager for roof at Wienerberger, looks at condensation in roofs and what the Building Regulations say about it
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
Constructing a low pitch watertight roof – Part 2
By John Mercer, technical manager at Wienerberger Roof Tiles
Residential roofing: Solutions for real scenarios – Part 2
Sandtoft’s John Mercer shares some more of the many enquiries received via the Wienerberger Roofapedia website, together with the answers to these problems.
The regionality of clay roofing
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
On the surface
Richard Bishop, category manager for Roof at Wienerberger, discusses surface finishes and how they affect the performance of roof tiles
How we’re evolving the modern roof tile
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
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
Roof space ventilation in pitched roofs
By John Mercer, technical manager at Wienerberger Roof Tiles
Is heritage and traditional roofing work compatible with BS 5534?
By John Mercer, technical manager, Sandtoft