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Established in 1857, Bauder has grown to be a leading international manufacturer of building materials. It now operates in 26 countries, delivering waterproofing and insulation solutions alongside photovoltaic installations and green roofs to private and commercial clients. With a strong ethical and environmental outlook, Bauder has a programme of ongoing process improvement in order to…
At the time of writing we may have stepped away from the storms of winter and into a gentle spring but that doesn’t mean we can afford to be complacent about the state of our homes and in particular our roofs. As Cornwall roof specialists, we are only too well aware of the havoc which…
Even without this year’s unusual downpours, Cornwall can experience quite heavy rainfall at any time in the year. This rainfall, combined with our above average sunshine hours can take a heavy toll on flat roofs which, if not maintained can lead to a loss of structural integrity and serious damage. This flat roof damage can…
No man is an island goes the saying and that is certainly true in the building trade. Whilst there are times when a single firm can see a build through from start to finish, in many instances the overall project may draw in a range of specialists from architects to builders and from electricians to…
In 2015, at a party in Berkeley California, a balcony collapsed killing six people and injuring seven others. That there were thirteen people standing on the balcony shouldn’t have been a problem; that was well within design tolerances. So why did the balcony give way? In June 2017 the California Contractors State Licensing Board released…
As with a lot of things in life, when it comes to building or flat roofing there is no one single right answer. After all, how do you choose between single ply and built up felt, mastic asphalt or cold applied liquid roofing. Should you look towards installing a living green roof, and what is…
At Pellow Flat Roofing we are always on the lookout for technological improvements and products which enable us to offer top quality waterproofing solutions to the people and businesses of Cornwall. With this in mind, we’ve recently completed the training course which enables us to be accredited to offer WestWood liquid waterproofing products alongside our…
We are recruiting for a new Pellow Flat Roofing team member, if this is of interest to you please get in touch. Due to continued growth Pellow Flat Roofing are looking for a felt roofer based in Falmouth/Truro area that has a high standard of workmanship and a ‘right first time’ approach. Experience in flat…
