Many roofs are in a state of disrepair but homeowners ignore this until the roof gets worse or until the weather gets worse. Regular maintenance in this way will also help extend the life of your roof.
Selecting flat roofing materials.
Flat roofs have extra difficulties associated with them. It is absolutely vital that flat roofing materials are as water resistant and water tight as possible to prevent serious damage to the roof itself and to the rest of the building and it’s contents. There are still three main types of flat roofing materials that are used on a regular basis on new and older houses.
Built up flat roofing materials.
Built up roofing is basically just that. Built up roofing consists of laying down several layers of tar and water resistant materials and then covered with gravel. This is quite an old technique but the introduction of new waterproof materials has seen the strength and durability of this technique increase. It is usually the cheapest of the flat roofing materials available, however, it is very heavy and may require strengthening of the joists. The gravel itself can clog gutters and other vital aspects of water drainage.
Modified Bitumen flat roofing.
Modified bitumen is another stalwart in the world of flat roofing materials. The mineral surface that is used to create modified bitumen can be created in light colors, effectively reflecting the heat and sun. Rubber membrane.
Rubber membrane is another method of coating your flat roof. As far as flat roofing materials go it is durable and resistant to general wear and tear.
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