Choosing the correct weathering detail at side abutments

By John Mercer, technical manager, Sandtoft

Protecting heritage within the public sector

For this month’s article, Sandtoft hands over to Richard Bishop, category marketing manager for Keymer – the 16th century roofing brand which is now part of the Wienerberger group – who addresses the topic of restoring and repairing heritage roofs within the public sector to ensure the historical DNA of properties can be effectively maintained

The future of solar PV: A roofer’s perspective

By John Mercer, technical manager at Sandtoft

The future of roof tile standards

By John Mercer, technical manager at Sandtoft

The career of Martin Oldridge

John Mercer, technical manager, Sandtoft, looks back at the career of Martin Oldridge, formerly owner and chairman of Sandtoft Roof Tiles, who recently retired from the Tile and Brick Europe organisation

Unexpected consequences of the introduction of BS 5534 2014

By John Mercer, technical manager at Sandtoft, the roof brand of Wienerberger

The UK construction skills shortage

By John Mercer, technical manager at Sandtoft, the roof brand of Wienerberger

Online tools to service the pitched roofing industry

By John Mercer, technical manager at Sandtoft, a Wienerberger brand

Using clay pantiles under the new BS 5534

By John Mercer, technical manager at Sandtoft, a Wienerberger brand

Changing fashions in roofscapes

By John Mercer, technical manager at Sandtoft, a Wienerberger brand