The future of roof tile standards

By John Mercer, technical manager at Sandtoft

Exploring what BIM really means

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

The pros and cons of using reclaimed roof tiles and slates

By John Mercer, technical manager, Sandtoft

The use of saddles

By John Mercer, technical manager, Sandtoft

Making the right choice in roofing materials

By John Mercer, technical manager at Wienerberger Roof Tiles

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 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

Choosing the correct weathering detail at side abutments

By John Mercer, technical manager, Sandtoft

The UK construction skills shortage

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