The Folly Roof
Although modest in scale, the project demanded a high level of precision and care. The geometry of the roof required careful setting-out from the outset, ensuring that every course of slate would sit naturally and consistently as the roof formed. It’s the kind of work where small inaccuracies quickly show, so patience and attention to detail are everything.
There are countless areas across this roof where the level of detail really shines, but more than anything, this project stands out because it allowed us to fully explore our creative instincts. It was a roof that welcomed craftsmanship, experimentation and imagination. One where we truly felt at home bringing our ideas to life.
One of the most rewarding aspects of the project was being asked to design and install an ornamental slate feature on the front hip, clearly visible from the car park. We developed several design concepts, and the final choice was the boy throwing marbles, perfectly capturing the spirit and heritage of this unique site.
The roof replacement of a beautiful late 18th century home in Teignmouth, overlooking the English Channel.
This project is a strong example of what can be achieved when thoughtful design, traditional materials and modern systems are brought together with care and attention to detail.
This small detail alone completely transformed the appearance of the two gables and is much more in keeping with the beautiful heritage of Bovey Tracey.
An extenstion roof replacement in the delightful town of Ashburton.
This has been our second largest project to date, with extensive roofing, carpentry and masonry work, all coming together to completely transform this wonderful Highweek property.
The transformation of two delapidated 1960's bungalow roofs and facades, situated in the Milber area of Newton Abbot.
We were tasked with replacing this early 19th Century Edwardian roof with something a little more substantial.
The roof replacement of a delightful 1950's house, situated in Buckland Brake, Newton Abbot.
The breif for this project was simple. Carefully remove the existing natural slate from the roof and re-use the slate on the three most visible elevations, whilst replacing the least visble for new.
This victorian extension roof was a special one.
We removed the existing 'man made' tile roof, uPVC fascias and failed timber frame. We then reconstructed the timber frame and installed a natural slate roof with a lead ridge application, timber fascia and bargeboards.
Working on a building of this nature always brings its own set of challenges, with careful coordination required between traditional methods and the demands of the structure itself. From the outset, the focus was on achieving a consistent, well-balanced finish while working through the complexities of the roof design.
