MAKE LIGHT WORK OF METAL ROOF FIXING WITH THE PASLODE IM45 CORDLESS COIL NAILER
Fixing metal roofing can be hard work – hammering individual nails can be arduous and tricky, with the risk of material damage and waste, not to mention the physical impact of the bending and stretching required to complete the job. With the quick and economical Paslode IM45 Cordless Coil Nailer, the first cordless coil nailer […]
With the update of BS 5250: Management of moisture in buildings
With the update of BS 5250: Management of moisture in buildings – Code of practice, there has been an increasing awareness of how higher levels of thermal insulation can result in increased condensation in the roof space. It is therefore vital to ensure that there are adequate sources of ventilation. Danelaw® have launched their new interlocking […]
Product Launch: Hambleside Danelaw announce MidVerg20
After the very popular reception of their InVerg® (GB Patent No: 2586153) Plain Tile Interlocking Dry Verge System last year, Hambleside Danelaw now manufacture a new dry verge system: the MidVerg20®. Designed to prevent weather ingress and reliance on mortar at the roof edge, this dry verge system is compatible with all interlocking plain tile […]
Verging on Perfection: Danelaw’s Verg Family
The verge is generally the location on a roof where the tiles end at the gable, this is a potential point of weakness in the weatherproofing of the roof. Hambleside Danelaw produce a variety of solutions to meet the requirements for the securing and weatherproofing of various tile types. Verge systems are installed to prevent […]
Tackling the Challenges of Roof Space Ventilation
Paul Manning, Managing Director at Manthorpe Building Products, looks at the challenges around roof space ventilation for roofing contractors, and gives an overview of the solutions Manthorpe offers to help roofers meet the latest requirements of BS 5250. Manthorpe Building Products is a company that specialises in and understands the topic of ventilation particularly well. […]
From Mortar Bedding to Dry Fix Roofing – what price quality?
The UK roofing market is in constant evolution with industry standards under review and new regulations and guidance being introduced regularly. Traditionally mortar has been used as a bedding material for ridges, hips and verges and its use is carefully prescribed in BS 5534, Code of Practice for Slating and Tiling. Whilst providing a familiar […]
Paslode are proud to announce a new sponsorship collaboration with Master Roofers UK!
In their own words, “Master Roofers UK is an organisation, dedicated to improving the standard of roofing excellence in the UK by means of education, recognising skill and sharing vital resources and articles relating to the very traditional craft we call roofing.” Master Roofers was originally created as a Facebook trade resource group, and now […]