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30th April 2022

Stormy Weather: How Does UK Weather Affect Roofs?

How does weather affect my roof? In the UK, it’s rare we experience severe weather phenomena such as tornados and hurricanes. However, Cornish ...

7th April 2022

Why Is My Roof Leaking?

April showers are a real thing! Whilst showers may ‘bring May flowers’, these small, frequent amounts of rainfall can cause problems ...

6th April 2022

What Is Lead Flashing?

Lead flashing is an important feature of any roofing system because it prevents water from entering the structure through a joint. Prior to the ...

26th February 2022

Is Spanish Slate Good Quality?

How did we all get through Storm Eunice? Phew, it got a bit hairy back there, didn’t it! Did you lose a few roof tiles? Or maybe you had some ...

15th February 2022

Welsh Slate: The Best Slate For Roofing?

As Wales is the Celtic cousin of Cornwall, we love using the beautiful and high-quality Welsh slate. In fact, many roofers believe Welsh slate ...

3rd February 2022

Chinese Slate: is good quality?

Chinese slate is a popular type of roofing slates around. Its relatively low cost makes it a popular choice for many roofers and their ...

27th January 2022

The Pros and Cons of Brazilian Slate

Brazilian Slate: Pros and Cons Brazilian slate is one of the most popular slates used in roofing in Britain today. Look at any roof in Cornwall, ...

19th January 2022

Roofing Projects to Increase the Value of Your House

We all want our homes to be safe, cosy, and beautiful. But our houses are also important for our financial health. They are valuable assets. ...

6th September 2021

Is Lead Safe For My Roof?

When someone says the word ‘lead’, it can conjure up some scary images in our heads. Lead has got a rep for being dangerous and difficult to ...

5th July 2021

The Most Beautiful Buildings in Cornwall

Buildings in Cornwall are shaped by the elements, seasons, local people, animals, fishing, farming, weather, tides, and the wild and beautiful ...

10th May 2021

Good Builders Near Me: How to Hire a Reliable Construction Team

A good-quality, well-built house can outlast the most rugged of winters, howling storms, and scorching summers for many, many years. Some houses ...

26th March 2021

Creating a Fibreglass Roof in Boyton

Fibreglass, also known as ‘Glass Reinforced Plastic’ (GRP), has quickly become one of the most popular methods of flat roofing. It ...