integrated PV slates with natural slates

PV Slates from GB Sol

The team at West Country Tiling have recently finished their first reroof using PV slates from GB Sol. We combined these solar power making slates with natural grey slates, to create a seamless finish between the two products. PV slates are an aesthetically pleasing alternative to traditional solar panels. Therefore,…

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Bat friendly breathable roof membrane

Bat friendly breathable roof membrane

When working on roof restoration and refurbishment on historical buildings, we often encounter bats living in the roof spaces. Once bats are found to be roosting in your property, there are many rules and regulations that must be followed to ensure they are still able to access the roof cavity,…

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Sand-cast lead roof

Is sand-cast lead making an endangered craft?

We have been producing our own sand-cast lead since 2007 using our partially automated 7-metre-long casting table. Our casting methods allow us to accurately control the final thickness and uniformity of the lead, so that Code 6 to Code 10 are available to us. When working on a roofing restoration…

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Nail sickness repair to Hornblotton Church - West Country Tiling

Repairing nail sickness damage – St Peter’s Church, Hornblotton

We recently completed the reroofing of the nave at St Peter’s Church at Hornblotton in Somerset. This Grade I listed building is of Victorian design, built in 1872-74, replacing an earlier church located at this site that fell into disrepair. St Peter’s Church is of significant historical interest, due the…

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