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  • Why timber batten quality matters

    |Date: 29 April, 2025
    Why timber batten quality matters

    Why timber batten quality matters

    Stuart Nicholson, Roof Systems Director at Marley, argues that, when it comes to timber battens, quality ...

    Stuart Nicholson, Roof Systems Director at Marley, argues that, when it comes to timber battens, quality has never been more important Quality is crucial for all building materials and supplies, and r ...

    29 April, 2025
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  • How to work out your roof pitch

    |Date: 25 March, 2025
    How to work out your roof pitch

    How to work out your roof pitch

    Kevin Taylor, Training and Technical Support Manager at Marley, outlines how builders can get to the righ ...

    Kevin Taylor, Training and Technical Support Manager at Marley, outlines how builders can get to the right pitch number.   Roof pitch is the steepness of the roof. The standard pitch for most UK homes ...

    25 March, 2025
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  • It’s a double ton for Marley

    |Date: 19 March, 2025
    It’s a double ton for Marley

    It’s a double ton for Marley

    As Marley marks 100 years since it started roof tile production, the manufacturer celebrates another sign ...

    As Marley marks 100 years since it started roof tile production, the manufacturer celebrates another significant milestone. Earlier this month the company recently completed its 100th solar installati ...

    19 March, 2025
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  • Easy environmental comparisons: top tips to make the most of an EPD

    |Date: 27 February, 2025
    Easy environmental comparisons: top tips to make the most of an EPD

    Easy environmental comparisons: top tips to make the most of an EPD

    The construction industry has been dialling up its approach to sustainability in recent years, as specifi ...

    The construction industry has been dialling up its approach to sustainability in recent years, as specifiers seek sustainable solutions to meet today’s low carbon construction challenges. The ability ...

    27 February, 2025
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  • New Ashurst colourway for Marley’s Acme Single Camber clay plain tile range

    |Date: 24 February, 2025
    New Ashurst colourway for Marley’s Acme Single Camber clay plain tile range

    New Ashurst colourway for Marley’s Acme Single Camber clay plain tile range

    Marley has further extended the portfolio of colour options for its popular Acme Single Camber clay plain ...

    Marley has further extended the portfolio of colour options for its popular Acme Single Camber clay plain tile range. Founded on the warmth and character of clay, the all-new Ashurst clay plain tile a ...

    24 February, 2025
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  • Integrated solar panel ventilation explained

    |Date: 10 February, 2025
    Integrated solar panel ventilation explained

    Integrated solar panel ventilation explained

    Marley is supporting NHBC standards by clarifying ventilation for integrated solar panels In early 2024, ...

    Marley is supporting NHBC standards by clarifying ventilation for integrated solar panels In early 2024, the National House Building Council (NHBC) introduced significant updates to its Technical Stan ...

    10 February, 2025
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  • Marley launches winter safety campaign – supporting roofers whatever the weather

    |Date: 17 January, 2025
    Marley launches winter safety campaign – supporting roofers whatever the weather

    Marley launches winter safety campaign – supporting roofers whatever the weather

    The UK weather is known for being unpredictable, and winter is no different. In fact, UK winters are now ...

    The UK weather is known for being unpredictable, and winter is no different. In fact, UK winters are now 1°C warmer and 15% wetter on average – yet at the same time, still susceptible to unexpected ic ...

    17 January, 2025
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  • Integrating solar arrays in smaller extensions

    |Date: 10 January, 2025
    Integrating solar arrays in smaller extensions

    Integrating solar arrays in smaller extensions

    Kevin Taylor, Training and Technical Support Manager explains how you can integrate solar arrays into tra ...

    Kevin Taylor, Training and Technical Support Manager explains how you can integrate solar arrays into traditional clay pantiles, even in smaller extensions   When tackling roofing projects the ability ...

    10 January, 2025
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  • Marley achieves BBA certification for its SolarTile® range

    |Date: 31 December, 2024
    Marley achieves BBA certification for its SolarTile® range

    Marley achieves BBA certification for its SolarTile® range

    Leading roof systems manufacturer, Marley has been awarded with a British Board of Agrément (BBA) certifi ...

    Leading roof systems manufacturer, Marley has been awarded with a British Board of Agrément (BBA) certification for its innovative SolarTile® 410W range, which includes flashing kits and integrated so ...

    31 December, 2024
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  • The four considerations for solar PV installation

    |Date: 27 December, 2024
    The four considerations for solar PV installation

    The four considerations for solar PV installation

    Kevin Taylor, Training and Technical Support Manager at Marley, outlines four key areas which should alwa ...

    Kevin Taylor, Training and Technical Support Manager at Marley, outlines four key areas which should always be considered in a solar PV installation The Government is aiming to triple the amount of so ...

    27 December, 2024
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  • What to consider before installing solar PV

    |Date: 26 November, 2024
    What to consider before installing solar PV

    What to consider before installing solar PV

    Kevin Taylor, Training and Technical Support Manager at Marley, outlines the main technical consideration ...

    Kevin Taylor, Training and Technical Support Manager at Marley, outlines the main technical considerations to be aware of ahead of any solar PV installation project  For builders looking to capitalise ...

    26 November, 2024
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  • Marley talks clay plain tiles

    |Date: 23 October, 2024
    Marley talks clay plain tiles

    Marley talks clay plain tiles

    Kevin Taylor, Training and Technical Support Manager at Marley, looks at some common technical queries on ...

    Kevin Taylor, Training and Technical Support Manager at Marley, looks at some common technical queries on clay plain tile. If you’re looking to add warmth and character to either a refurbishment or ne ...

    23 October, 2024
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  • Meeting planning demands with Lincoln Clay Pantile

    |Date: 7 September, 2024
    Meeting planning demands with Lincoln Clay Pantile

    Meeting planning demands with Lincoln Clay Pantile

    Marley’s new and improved Lincoln Clay Interlocking Pantile has recently been specified on a new resident ...

    Marley’s new and improved Lincoln Clay Interlocking Pantile has recently been specified on a new residential property development in Gainsborough, Lincolnshire.  Located in a conservation area, the ho ...

    7 September, 2024
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  • Contractors endorse Marley’s 2024 ‘Safe in the Sun’ campaign

    |Date: 7 September, 2024
    Contractors endorse Marley’s 2024 ‘Safe in the Sun’ campaign

    Contractors endorse Marley’s 2024 ‘Safe in the Sun’ campaign

    R A Sidebottom Roofing Contractors in Swinton, fully endorse the ambitions behind Marley’s 2024 ‘Safe in ...

    R A Sidebottom Roofing Contractors in Swinton, fully endorse the ambitions behind Marley’s 2024 ‘Safe in the Sun’ campaign.  “We have to keep reinforcing the need to take the potential risks of outdoo ...

    7 September, 2024
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  • Rise of energy bills is pushing people to move to solar power

    |Date: 11 August, 2024
    Rise of energy bills is pushing people to move to solar power

    Rise of energy bills is pushing people to move to solar power

    Despite the energy price cap being lowered, almost half (49%) of UK homeowners are considering investing ...

    Despite the energy price cap being lowered, almost half (49%) of UK homeowners are considering investing in solar panels for their home. 9 in 10 homeowners are considering the switch to solar power to ...

    11 August, 2024
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  • Marley launches new SolarTile 410

    |Date: 27 July, 2024
    Marley launches new SolarTile 410

    Marley launches new SolarTile 410

    The call for solar continues to be strong, with more efficient panels being demanded by homeowners, house ...

    The call for solar continues to be strong, with more efficient panels being demanded by homeowners, housebuilders and contractors. In response, Marley has launched a new panel option in its SolarTile  ...

    27 July, 2024
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