October 2020

REGULARS
18 THE APEX
Jackie Biswell looks at the challenges around
mental health for men in construction
20 SIG ROOFING
Alan Snowdon takes a closer look at the clay
roof tile market
22 PERFECTLY PITCHED
John Mercer’s latest consultant case study
focuses on tiled valleys, an area responsible
for some of the most common causes of leaks
59 QI BY QI
The experts at QI clarify what BS 8579 tells us
about the fire performance requirements of
balconies and terraces
SECTIONS:
TOTAL
ROOFING
22
TOTAL
CLADDING
50
INDUSTRY NEWS
06 ROOFCERT’S FIRST 50
The first 50 roofers to be officially accredited by
RoofCERT have been announced – could you be next?
14 GREEN SCHEME’S GREEN LIGHT
The Green Homes Grant scheme is officially underway, will
it be the boost the sector needs?
TOTAL
INSULATION
54
VEHICLES, TOOLS
& WORKWEAR
06
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