Case Studies

London, New York, Paris… across the world there has long been a recognition that cities come with their own micro-climate. Listen to late autumn or winter weather forecasts for example and warnings of frost and low temperatures will generally be modified for country and urban areas. Managing that micro-climate can be a challenge for planners…

Be honest; when you think of flat roofs you instinctively picture something in a shade of grey. And it’s not surprising why. Not only in the past was grey the traditional ‘colour of choice,’ it also delivers a fairly neutral backdrop to the overall building. But flat roofing has come a long way in recent…

Green roofs are growing in popularity and it’s not hard to see why.  Not only do they look good but they are also great for the environment.  In cities across the world green roofs are being credited for helping to reduce problems caused by catastrophic rain run-off; retaining and releasing water more slowly than would…

Mention St Ives and what do you think of?  Is it the beautiful beaches which every year draw thousands of visitors to swim, surf, or simply enjoy the golden sands?  Perhaps wildlife is your thing with the nearby seal colony attracting boatloads of tourists. Or maybe it is the vibrant art scene which since the…

Every job is special but sometimes we are privileged to be asked to undertake a project which contributes to the saving of a piece of Cornish heritage.  That was certainly the case when we were asked to undertake some guttering work on Trenance Cottages. Built in the 1700/1800s Trenance Cottages were lived in until the…

The popular image of Cornwall is one of beaches and surfing but those who know it better understand that Cornwall has so much more to offer.  Take any slice of our great county and the chances are that there will be something to catch the eye. For example, a few steps outside Bodmin lies Cardinham…

After a wonderful Cornish summer our thoughts turn towards autumn and winter gales and the effect which these might have on flat roofs which are a little past their pristine best. It’s a time of year when we regularly tweet out warnings about the importance of checking your flat roof for damage before the autumn…

One of the best aspects of our work as Cornwall Flat Roofing and waterproofing specialists is the variety of projects which we are called on to undertake. One minute we are creating an elegant balcony for a new build project, the next we are repairing or renewing the flat roof of a commercial building. And…

We may have said it before, but we are happy to say it again; living and working in the South West, and particularly in Cornwall, is a great joy and a privilege. Whether we are working in Truro in the heart of the county or in a more rural area, our customers give us some…

When we talk about waterproofing a range of surfaces it’s generally flat roofs that first come to mind, perhaps followed by balconies and terraces. And it’s true that a lot of our work relates to these areas; but waterproofing techniques equally apply to a vast range of surfaces from swimming pool liners to tanking basements…