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, […]

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 […]

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 […]

The publication of the NHBC Hazardous ground gas – an essential guide for housebuilders has shed light on the critical importance of effective ventilation systems in residential buildings with an emphasis on the significance of subfloor ventilation systems and the use of air bricks and underfloor vents as being the most reliable methods for removing […]

The latest government initiatives aimed at reducing carbon emissions in buildings can have a direct and significant impact on the risk of condensation. For example, tighter building envelopes with enhanced insulation and airtightness are effective in reducing heat loss and energy consumption, but they can also trap moisture inside buildings. Also, the adoption of high-efficiency […]