Who said flat roofs have to be grey?

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 years and one of the great developments associated with fibreglass roofing in particular is the ability to choose from a range of colours. As a result flat roofs and balconies can not only be designed to be far more in keeping with the overall building, they can also be used as statement pieces to enhance the overall ambience. In simple terms, balconies with coloured surfaces can look great.

So whilst we are very happy to work with the more traditional flat roofing shades, we are also pleased when clients opt for a more individual look. This was the case for one particular balcony which we worked on in Mylor. Described by the Cornwall guide as “One of the beautiful villages on the wistful network of creeks off the Fal river,” you don’t have to go far in Mylor without being entranced by waterside views. That was certainly the case in respect of this project. The balcony being installed looked straight out over one of the mooring areas and across the water to the hills in the background. And when the view is that special, it makes sense to appreciate it from a specially designed balcony.

Colour choice isn’t the only development which we have seen in respect of flat roofing materials in recent times. Products nowadays are designed to be far more durable than in the past, delivering good weathering and UV protection; something which is particularly appreciated in Cornwall where our buildings have to withstand both summer sun and winter gales.

Fibreglass roofing products also come with good energy efficiency ratings, helping to keep properties warm in winter and cool in summer.  Another benefit of fibreglass flat roofing is that it is seamless.  This means that not only are there no joins in danger of lifting, gullies can also be ‘built in’ as part of the installation process, again reducing the chance of leakage. Add in hard wearing and non-slip properties and it’s not surprising that fibreglass roofing is becoming increasingly popular for balconies and walkways.