Isotropic Dreams For Anisotropic Roofers. Are Diamonds Really Forever?!

Functionality,  longevity and aesthetics I often fantasise about what makes a great roof… Is it using the very best materials on offer? Is it the amount of rare or obscure details? Is it the system used that could provide a centurion roof life? Is it the design? There’s so many factors we could go on […]

Controlling condensation in pitched roofs

As we strive to improve the energy efficiency of our homes, greater levels of thermal insulation and air tightness reduce the average temperatures within the roof structure.  Warm moist air, generated within the living spaces, can find its way through the ceiling into the cold roof space.  Controlling condensation within our buildings remains one of […]

Arranging necessary equipment quickly and easily

Getting the right equipment for the job can be a frustrating and time-consuming business, time of the roof is precious, running around, chasing quotes, filling in paperwork, opening accounts isn’t something you have time to do! Our handy App – Trade Plant Hire sits on your phone and does the heavy lifting for you, its […]

The Truth About Dry Verge Systems

Alicia Garfoot, Products & Systems Design Technician at Wienerberger Over the last 20 years we have seen a rise in the popularity of dry fix systems, with the lion’s share of the roofing market now dominated by these systems. Ridge, hip, valley and verge roof systems all come under the “dry fix” umbrella.  All of these dry fix systems […]