Marley has launched a new Technical Tools platform, providing architects and specifiers with a faster, clearer, and more transparent route to roofing 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 Specification as standard, the platform introduces an integrated solar PV configurator for the first time, enabling architects to incorporate renewable technologies directly into roofing design from the outset.
NBS Specification available as standard
With NBS Specification frequently required during the early design stages to assess product suitability and subsequently passed on to roofing contractors, Marley’s Technical Tools addresses both requirements in one place.
Architects and specifiers can generate NBS Specification documents that clearly define the scope of works for the roofing installation, covering the suitability of selected roof tiles, fittings, systems, and accessories based on project-specific criteria. Key installation requirements are presented in a clear, bullet-point format, supporting accuracy, coordination, and ease of use throughout the project lifecycle.
Integrated solar PV configurator introduced
As demand for rooftop solar PV continues to increase, driven by initiatives such as the Government’s Warm Homes Plan, Marley’s Technical Tools makes it easier for architects to plan and specify integrated solar PV roofing solutions.
For the first time, architects can incorporate a solar PV array directly within the platform using an intuitive configurator. The tool calculates panel numbers, associated flashings, and accessories, and provides guidance on expected kW output. It also automatically adjusts roof tile quantities to reflect the inclusion of solar PV, delivering a fully transparent overview of materials and installation requirements with solar PV designed in from the start of a project.
A comprehensive specification toolkit
Marley’s new Technical Tools includes a range of features designed to reduce risk, save time, and support compliance:
- Automatic product compatibility: Based on location and roof dimensions, only compatible tiles, accessories, and colour options are presented, removing the need for users to interpret standards and compatibility rules.
- Guided step-by-step process: Users are prompted to correct errors or missing information before progressing, reducing the potential for mistakes.
- Multi-plot capability: NBS documents, fixing specifications and estimates can be created for multiple plots, house types, or buildings within a single project. Individual roof slopes can be specified separately to accommodate variations in pitch, height, or tile selection.
- Fixing specification: The platform determines minimum fixing requirements for each roof, based on building dimensions, roof pitch, tile type, and site location. Specifications are produced in accordance with BS EN 1991-1-4 and BS 5534.
- Project archive: A full record of past projects is stored for future reference, supporting traceability and ongoing project management.
Commenting on the launch, Dan Redfern Head of Marketing Communications at Marley, said: “The new Technical Tools platform has been developed to remove complexity from the roofing specification process. By bringing together a suite of integrated, fully compliant tools, we can help architects and specifiers reduce project time while providing confidence that they are working with compatible, proven roofing solutions with full traceability.”
“The addition of the integrated solar configurator represents an industry first and responds directly to growing demand for renewable technologies. It enables architects to specify solar PV as an integral part of the roof design, supporting knowledge-building and confidence as solar becomes increasingly commonplace.”
“For specifiers managing multiple projects, the ability to quickly and accurately compile all the required specification information in one place can make a real difference.”
Architects and specifiers can access the Technical Tools platform by registering here.
