5% VAT Blog

We recently had a customer query whether the purchase of rooflights falls within the remit of the 5% VAT rate for building services. The short answer is unfortunately not. While such schemes may appear fantastic on the face of it, when you dig a bit deeper it’s not as straightforward as you might be lead […]

Air and vapour permeability in an historic roof

At roof level, the restoration efforts include dismantling and rebuilding 30 of the 34 chimneys, and replacing 140,000 roof tiles. Removing the roof finish has afforded the opportunity to install a new pitched roof underlay. The project architects specified Proctor Air, with Mac Roofing & Contracting Ltd carrying out installation. As an historic building, the […]

It’s Now Easier To Do The Right Thing By Bats

Bats play a crucial role as natural pest suppressors, but finding suitable roosting spots inurban areas has become increasingly difficult due to better improved modern buildingpractices. The Manthorpe Bat Ridge Roost™ provides a solution by offering these importantcreatures a new home on the outside at our ridge ends.Developed in partnership with the Bat Conservation Trust, […]

GIVE YOUR FIXINGS SOME CLOUT WITH THE NEW PASLODE CW CLOUT NAILER TOOL

For applications that require a bit of clout, why not choose the NEW Paslode IM45 CW Clout Nailer system? The IM45 CW is designed to fire clout nails into a wide range of substrate including flat roof membrane, Bitumen shingles and roofing felt, but can also be used wherever there’s a need to fix standard […]

BPR Labels

When selecting timber roof battens, having a BPR label (Biocidal Products Regulation) can help to ensure the chosen products provide suitable performance, both in terms of quality and safety.   Safety on a building site is always of paramount importance. While roofers are aware of the risks associated with working at height, there are other risks […]

Swift Success for Manthorpe’s Conservation Efforts

At Manthorpe Building Products, we are committed to designing and manufacturing innovative solutions that promote sustainability and environmental conservation. One of our flagship products, the Swift Nesting Brick, provides essential nesting sites for the declining swift population, offering a unique solution for integrating bird-friendly housing into new residential developments. Recently, we had the opportunity to […]

Roof moisture problems and solutions

Why is roof ventilation required? Thorough roof ventilation in buildings is required for a number of reasons, each with possible effects and consequences. Like most parts of a house or commercial property, the roof needs to ‘breathe’ via the use of airflow through the roof space, while preventing the ingress of driving rain, insects and […]

All-in-one RealRidge

All-in-one RealRidge is the bestselling dry ridge system from Mayan roofing systems. The beautiful, eye-catching ridge system is part of the RealRidge range, the only ridges made of natural slate for a premium appearance.  The modern RealRidge range of products has been in development for many years. The patented built-in connector system means they are […]