Manthorpe eaves ventilation article
It is estimated that 40% of greenhouse gas emissions in the UK comes from buildings, with 14% of this coming from the housing stock of 28 million homes. Heating and powering buildings currently accounts for 40% of the UK’s total energy consumption. In June this year, changes to Building Regulations will come into effect which […]
Choosing The Right Roof Tile Underlay
The selection of roof tile underlay may be based on many considerations including ease of handling and forming the correct amount of drape, wind zone suitability and of course cost. It is the wind zone suitability where there is still some misunderstanding and confusion as this is less straightforward than simply the geographical location. Product […]
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 […]
The Evolution of the Clay Pantile
Simon Button, Roof Category Manager at Wienerberger The Clay Pantile has progressively evolved over the years and there are now many options to consider when choosing a tile. Each variation has its benefits, whether it’s recreating a traditional look with a weathered appearance to blend in seamlessly to the surrounding area, or the clean and […]
The importance of specifying and installing quality dry verge systems
When BS 8612 published, the UK roofing industry finally got a British Standard for its dry fix roofing products. Prior to this, dry fix products had been used in the UK for over 40 years, but their design, manufacture and installation had been largely unregulated. There are many advantages to dry fix, such as being […]
Supporting the roof builders of the future
Our local communities have always been important to us and for several years now Wienerberger has had a relationship with Leeds College of Building (LCB), Roof, Slater & Tiling, Apprenticeship Programme. Every year their 1st year students visit our Broomfleet site for an educational tour allowing the learners to see how the tiles and ridges […]
Launching a new time-saving digital tool for UK Roofers
The days of having to painstakingly visit, measure and spec out each roof for every single quote are numbered. Wienerberger’s new, free All4Roof tool lets roofers survey and specify full roof solutions, and much more. Designed with ease and speed of use in mind, the tool has been tested extensively by a number of independent roofers […]
Creating a Home for Bats
Our buildings play an essential part in providing shelter and protection for an integral part of our ecosystem, the 18 species of bat that live in the UK. Creating roosting spaces for bats is an important conservation action as all UK species are known to roost in buildings, with some species relying on them more […]
Specifying the Right Underlay for Your Project
Alicia Garfoot, Products & Systems Design Technician at Wienerberger Underlay, felt, membranes. Whichever term you prefer to use, they are a key component when constructing any roof, offering a second protective barrier from the elements. All roof tiles can let some water through in extreme circumstances and therefore it is the job of the underlay […]