How long can I leave a pitched roof membrane exposed?
It’s one of the most common questions put to the A.Proctor Group technical team: the pitched roof underlay has been installed but the project is delayed, or the roof covering is on an extended lead time. How long can the membrane be left exposed? Sue Menmuir, Technical Advisor, explains what you need to know and […]
Eaves detailing and ventilation – 500 words
A roof eaves is the lowest area of a pitched roof and must shed all the water that the roof collects over its entire surface into the gutters. As such, it is important to design and construct the eaves correctly, to ensure that it will remain durable and prevent water ingress into the structure. Traditionally, […]
What roof fixings are best for housebuilding in a coastal environment?
From salty sea air to strong winds, heavy rain and humidity, coastal environments bring a variety of challenges to housebuilders. Overcoming these challenges requires a combination of careful design, the right material choices and high-quality installation. One important consideration, and one that might be easy to overlook because of its small size, is the choice […]
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 […]
Proctor Air® provides peace of mind for apartment residentsduring essential reroofing works
A significant challenge when working on the roof of any existing, occupied building is protecting the people inside the building without the full roof system in place. That challenge is multiplied when the building in question is large and work has to be carried out in sections over a longer period of time.At Hatchemeadow apartments […]
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 […]