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 saddles

By John Mercer, technical manager, Sandtoft

The use of vapour permeable underlays in compliance with BS 5534

By John Mercer, technical manager, Sandtoft