How to ensure the correct detailing of pitched roof valleys

By John Mercer, technical manager at Sandtoft

The use of saddles

By John Mercer, technical manager, Sandtoft

The pros and cons of using reclaimed roof tiles and slates

By John Mercer, technical manager, Sandtoft

Vertical plain tiling

By John Mercer, technical manager, Sandtoft

Choosing the correct weathering detail at side abutments

By John Mercer, technical manager, Sandtoft

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

How to construct a watertight low pitch roof – Part 1

By John Mercer, technical director at Wienerberger

The use of vapour permeable underlays in compliance with BS 5534

By John Mercer, technical manager, Sandtoft

Commonly asked questions about fixings

Richard Bishop, category manager for roof at Wienerberger, tackles the most common questions that they receive regarding fixings for pitched roofs

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