With timber prices increasing, taking care of the wood we use for roofing is incredibly important. Caring for the timber reduces waste (better ...
How does weather affect my roof? In the UK, it’s rare we experience severe weather phenomena such as tornados and hurricanes. However, Cornish ...
April showers are a real thing! Whilst showers may ‘bring May flowers’, these small, frequent amounts of rainfall can cause problems ...
Lead flashing is an important feature of any roofing system because it prevents water from entering the structure through a joint. Prior to the ...
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 ...
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 ...
Chinese slate is a popular type of roofing slates around. Its relatively low cost makes it a popular choice for many roofers and their ...
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, ...
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. ...
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 ...
Buildings in Cornwall are shaped by the elements, seasons, local people, animals, fishing, farming, weather, tides, and the wild and beautiful ...
A good-quality, well-built house can outlast the most rugged of winters, howling storms, and scorching summers for many, many years. Some houses ...