How to ensure the correct detailing of pitched roof valleys
By John Mercer, technical manager at Sandtoft
Choosing the correct weathering detail at side abutments
By John Mercer, technical manager, Sandtoft
The pros and cons of using reclaimed roof tiles and slates
By John Mercer, technical manager, Sandtoft
How to construct a watertight low pitch roof – Part 1
By John Mercer, technical director at Wienerberger
Detailing – The use of bonding gutters
Continuing with the theme of pitched roof detailing, in this month’s article John Mercer, technical manager, Sandtoft, examines the use of bonding gutters
Considerations for low-pitch roofs
Pitched roofs come in all shapes and sizes. Roof shape helps define the overall feel of a home, with steeply pitched roofs offering a more traditional look versus the more contemporary aesthetic of a low pitch. Simon Button, product manager for roof at Wienerberger discusses the design considerations for a low-pitch roof
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
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