RNLI Constantine Bay, Cornwall

Project description

Supporting the work of the RNLI with Cedral Click

The project: working with the local community

Over the winter of 2021, Cedral helped to refurbish the RNLI lifeguard facilities at Cornwall’s Constantine Bay by donating fibre cement cladding to completely renovate the existing lifeguard hut and covering all costs of installation.

What we did

Exposed to the elements on Cornwall’s rugged north shore, it was essential to help protect the lifeguard hut on Constantine Bay from the storms that hit this part of the coast. Tough and durable fibre cement cladding is ideal for the job, built to withstand nature’s harshest conditions, with a minimum life expectancy of 50 years.

For this project, we used flush fitting Cedral Click tongue and groove weatherboards in CO2 beige to perfectly blend with the beach environment – not just hard working, but beautiful too.

The outcome

The cladding’s low maintenance requirements will reduce upkeep costs for the RNLI as fibre cement doesn’t rot, rust, warp or crack and is fire, insect, bacteria and algae resistant. The timber effect frontage complements the natural environment while weather proofing the facility through the harsh winter storms.

RNLI Lead Lifeguard Supervisor for the area Max Setti says they are incredibly grateful to have received the donation, which has enabled them to significantly upgrade their facilities at Constantine, both for the lifeguards and the public using the beach.

He says: “The upgrades mean our equipment and buildings can be protected and cared for throughout each season, and it will also enhance the service we can provide the public, as well as the working environment for our lifeguards”.

Our ongoing commitment

Cedral continues to help and support other RNLI projects around the UK coastline and will shortly be starting work with the team at Dawlish Warren beach in Devon.