Using lead replacement flashing materials
John Mercer examines the use of lead in pitched roof flashings and asks if it is really necessary
Is heritage and traditional roofing work compatible with BS 5534?
By John Mercer, technical manager, Sandtoft
New clips to make your life easier!
By Jacob Hill, product and systems design technician at Wienerberger
Making the right choice in roofing materials
By John Mercer, technical manager at Wienerberger Roof Tiles
Online services – the key to success for any business
By John Mercer, technical manager at Wienerberger Roof Tiles
The future of solar PV: A roofer’s perspective
By John Mercer, technical manager at Sandtoft
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
Roof space ventilation in pitched roofs
By John Mercer, technical manager at Wienerberger Roof Tiles
The use of vapour permeable underlays in compliance with BS 5534
By John Mercer, technical manager, Sandtoft