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 […] The post 5% VAT Blog appeared first on Master Roofers UK ..read more

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 Manchester Town Hall roof features many intricate details. The complexity of the roof forms, combined with the age and heritage value of the building fabric, means opportunities to provide modern roof ventilation are limited. A key ad ..read more

Bats play a crucial role as natural pest suppressors, but finding suitable roosting spots in urban areas has become increasingly difficult due to better improved modern building practices. The Manthorpe Bat Ridge Roost provides a solution by offering these important creatures a new home on the outside at our ridge ends. Developed in partnership with the Bat Conservation Trust, this innovative product provides a roosting habitat shaped for small crevice-dwelling bat species in the UK. It’s situated at the roof’s apex, giving bats the elevated vantage point they prefer, while offering protection ..read more

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 clout nails, making the tool a great on-site all-rounder. As a complete system, the IM45 CW Clout Nailer provides time and cost saving implications. There’s no more handling of fiddly individual nails with a coil holding a maximum capacity of 125 nails. Simply load the tool and go, saving val ..read more

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 to consider, such as exposure to chemicals used in the manufacture of building materials. Timber roof battens, for example, contain various chemicals to help preserve the wood and protect the roof’s long-term viability. In a responsibly ma ..read more

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 in Northumberland, a key performance characteristic of Proctor Air that helped to address these challenges was its water holdout. That, combined with its vapour and air permeability, offered long-term peace of mind for the building owners, as well as apartment res ..read more

All roof coverings and underlays need to be replaced at some point during a building’s useful life. When that time comes, how can the next generation of roof membranes help existing buildings to meet current performance requirements and be resilient for the future? Pamela Howat, Senior Technical Advisor at A. Proctor Group looks at some of the challenges of retrofitting roofs. Perhaps the biggest challenge presented by existing buildings is that no two projects are ever the same. The construction method and the quality of the construction, combined with site specific factors that affect exposu ..read more

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 support the Royal Society for the Protection of Birds (RSPB) in their mission to conserve threatened species like the swift. Alex Farquhar, a dedicated RSPB membership fundraiser ..read more

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 other debris. Following the applicable roof ventilation standards and regulations prevents the build-up of condensation in the roof space, which if left unchecked, can have devastating effects such as rotting timbers, weakened metal fixings, felt damage and mou ..read more

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 extremely quick and easy to install, and the high-end fixings and durable quality means RealRidge is the modern solution that contractors and customers have been extremely excited about. The success of the natural slate RealRidge shows tha ..read more