Roof specification technical services available at Marley

At Marley, we support specifiers, merchants and installers with an extensive technical service offering that takes the complexity out of roof specification.

The new online platform brings together a suite of digital specification tools within a single interface, allowing users to generate fully compliant roofing specifications without the need to navigate multiple systems or repeatedly input project data.

By creating an account, users unlock additional flexibility, including multi-plot functionality and an archive that stores past and current projects for complete traceability. This ensures users can return at any time to complete, review, or update project specifications as needed.

As well as access to NBS, Fixing Specifications and Product Estimates as standard, the platform introduces an integrated solar PV configurator for the first time, enabling users to incorporate renewable technologies directly into roofing design from the outset.

The tools are fully integrated and communicate with each other intelligently. If you make alterations to the design, it will be reflected automatically in the estimates, so they are always up to date with the most recent changes.

Our system also features a significantly improved user experience including clearer step-by-step walkthroughs of the entire specification process to make life as easy as possible for users.
It is also designed to offer peace of mind at every stage. Specifications cannot progress until errors or gaps in the design are corrected to help you specify with confidence using the innovative Marley digital service.

The technical tools and services included within the Marley system are outlined in more detail below.

Marley’s roof fixing specification service

Our fixing specification service allows customers to determine the minimum fixing recommendations of a roof tile for each building based on a number of factors including:

• Building dimensions
• Roof pitch
• Tile type
• Site location

The minimum fixing recommendations are determined by a calculation of the wind loads acting on the building in accordance with BS EN 1991-1-4, and suitable fixings are calculated in accordance with BS 5534. All calculations are done automatically by the system so you can be assured the options presented satisfy legislation while taking local factors into account.

These specifications can be used to make different tasks easier at all stages of specification, including:

• Completion of the initial specification package
• Obtaining a warranty
• Supplying contractors with accurate estimates and costings at tender stage
• Giving installers have the exact fixing specification for each tile they install on the job.
• Making it easy for installers to keep a copy of the fixing specification on file in case of future enquiries.

Access our fixing specification tool here.

Marley’s roof materials estimating tools

Our materials estimating tool provides a calculation of everything required for a roof based on measurements taken from scaled architectural drawings, including:

• All roof tiles
• Fittings
• Accessories

These estimates are based on location and roof dimension. Only compatible tiles, accessories and colour options are available for selection, with these options determined automatically for you by the system. This removes the need for users to understand product standards and compatibility (for example, pitch requirements), making life easier for merchants.

Estimates will always differ on a project-by-project basis, but Marley’s technical tool makes it easy for merchants to ensure accurate costings and the right materials are provided for the job, no matter how complex it is.

Access our materials estimating tool here.

Marley’s roofing product BIM (Building Information Modelling) files

Building Information Modelling (BIM) is the foundation of construction’s digital transformation and is essential for architecture, engineering and construction. Creating and managing information for a built asset, based on an intelligent model and enabled by a cloud platform. It integrates structured, multi-disciplinary data to produce a digital representation of an asset across its lifecycle, from planning and design to construction and operations.

The Marley technical service includes a full library of BIM files for our products which can be downloaded individually or added directly to a project on your account, guaranteeing accuracy and saving time when you are putting together your next project.

Download our BIM models to help support your project specifications.

Marley’s roofing CAD details

A detailed 2D or 3D CAD illustration displays the components of an engineering or architectural project such as a roof. Computer-aided design utilises software to create drawings to be used throughout the entire process of a design project, from conceptual design to construction or assembly.

We supply a range of CAD details as part of our technical service that can be downloaded in DWG or PDF format. Alternatively, you can add them directly to a project on your account to see how they could fit and perform in practice – without needing to take the time creating the assets yourself.

Download our CAD details in DWG or PDF format to help support your project specifications.

SpecRite for NBS roof specifications

NBS specifications are vital for architects to indicate the scope of works required for a roof at the design stage. It assesses the suitability of all roofing products based on the project criteria and provides a summary of key installation requirements in bullet point format. This can be passed on to contractors at tender stage and is also required to apply for a 15-year system warranty.

Our technical service allows you to create this NBS specification easily using the same information provided for the fixing specification and estimating stages. By taking a complex part of roof specification and making it easy, architects and housebuilders can work faster and with greater accuracy.

Access our SpecRite tool here.

Marley’s solar configurator

Finally, you can build your solar array within the software as part of the overall roof design process. Our solar configurator tool will tell you what panels and flashings/accessories are required alongside guidance on the kWp output you can expect from the system.

Your solar design will automatically interact with the specification and estimating tools within the Marley technical service, updating the assumptions and estimates in those sections as you add and change the solar configuration. For example, our system will automatically reduce the number of roof tiles in your estimate to accommodate the solar panels, and it will provide the solar specific clause in your NBS specification.

This tool always existed separately, but it is now fully integrated and usable alongside other tools as part of our upgraded technical service.

Access our solar configurator tool here. 

Additional roofing tools for registered users

Registered users can access even more functionality within our upgraded technical service. These additional tools make the work even easier for architects, housebuilders, merchants and installers – removing further complexity from the roof design, specification and installation process.

The tools include:

• Multi-plot capability - Create Fixing Specs, Estimates and NBS documents for multiple plots, house types or buildings under a single project. Create each roof individually
• Documentation – Generate documentation individually for each plot or combine it into an overall single project pack for easy tendering
• Archive – Store a full history of past projects securely for future reference. This provides simple traceability and peace of mind for all parties involved in the project.

Want to learn more about our technical service or secure access for yourself? Click here to contact our team today! 

Disclaimer - The information shared in this blog is correct at the time of publication. Guidance, standards, and best practices may change over time, so if you’d like further clarification or the latest updates, please get in touch with the Marley Technical Advisory Team, who will be happy to help.