Balconies and Roof Gardens
This unusual project provides both a usable basement and a ground floor walkway for a large new-build property in Tregaron, near Lampeter in West Wales (SY25, Ceredigion) - using the cellar roof as the walkway.
Basement tanking or cellar tanking refers to the use of waterproof barriers either inside or outside (in this case inside and over the roof area) to make the basement or cellar dry and habitable. It's one type (among many) of…
This new terrace conversion in Holland Park in West Kensington W11 in London had some very specific requirements - including:
A tapered new fall direction
Cut-to-fall (CTF) tapered warm roof insulation
Extra-low U-value (the rate at which heat is transferred through insulation material) - increasing the property's energy rating to Rentable Band C, which applies when limited alterations are permissible with a conservation area.
The…
This amazing new build timber frame house in Milford Haven, in Pembrokeshire (South West Wales SA73) had some very specific requirements.
First, very high insulation was needed (read more about government-set heat retention U-values here) as well a strong, highly durable and fully waterproof substrate to allow creation of a warm roof suitable for use as a green roof - which can be particularly difficult to achieve for timber frames (…
This rural new-build hideaway in Kendal in the picturesque Lake District, Cumbria (LA9) has to be one of the most beautiful jobs we've had. The house overlooks woodlands and a small body of water, making it perfect for a rooftop terrace area.
The owners of this new roof settled on a 25 year Polyroof Protec polymer roof system in a special signal grey colour - a natural stone colour that fits well with the local environment.
The…
This residential property in Aberdyfi, on the West Wales coast (North Wales county Gwynedd LL35) was perfect for an extended balcony terrace / garage roof terrace above the parking area.
The final, spacious balcony was coated with the Poly Roof Protec 20 year system and enhanced with polygrip anti slip coating (car park grade to ensure long life & unrestricted use).
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This newbuild in Llanrhystud (halfway between Aberystwyth and Aberaeron in Ceredigion, West Wales SY23) needed a warm roof for a good sized first-floor terrace area spanning two sets of patio doors / French windows.
The weather was beautiful so it was enjoyable (if warm!) work. The client chose a quartz system for additional durability and non-slip qualities.
They now have a long-lasting, high-performance terrace overlooking the…
