The final song
After six years of writing regularly for Roofing, Cladding and Insulation, with occasional articles dating over the past 20 years, John Mercer, technical manager at Wienerberger, gifts his final ‘The Pitch’ before his retirement
40 years in the roofing industry
John Mercer, technical manager at Wienerberger reflects on 40 years in the industry and how much has changed
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 UK construction skills shortage
By John Mercer, technical manager at Sandtoft, the roof brand of Wienerberger
Choosing the correct weathering detail at side abutments
By John Mercer, technical manager, Sandtoft
How to ensure the correct detailing of pitched roof valleys
By John Mercer, technical manager at Sandtoft
“Don’t build to the minimum spec: Think of the occupants”
By John Mercer, technical manager at Sandtoft, a Wienerberger brand
“The importance of maintenance-free roofing for social housing”
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