Flat Roof Repairs, Replacement and Flat Roof Specialists

Flat roofs are roofs which are horizontally flat or nearly horizontal. We are experts in Flat Roof installation, Flat Roof Repairs, Flat Roofing replacements and we can fix any type of flat roofs. Contact us today for a free quote or free advice for your flat roof.

Modern flat roofs tend to use a continuous membrane which can better resist pools of water of standing water. These membranes are applied as a continuous sheet where possible, though sealants and adhesives are available to allow for bonding multiple sheets and dealing with structures penetrating the roof surface. Other flat roofing options include sealed metal roofing roofs using copper or tin. These are soldered interlocking systems of metal panels.

Some types of Flat Roofs:

Asphalt Built Up Roof - The most common type of flat roof is the asphalt built up roof (BUR). It is made up of multiple layers of reinforcing plies and asphalt. The reflectivity of built up roofs depend on the surfacing material used. Gravel is the most common and they are referred to as tar and gravel roofs.

Turbo Seal - Self healing gel like membrane that never cures. Made of 45% recycled tire rubber, it goes on top of existing tar roofs then capped with a sheet membrane.

CSPE - Chlorosulfonated Polyethylene is a synthetic rubber roof. It is more popularly known as Hypalon.

EPDM - Ethylene Propylene Diene Monomer.

Cold applied liquid membranes - An increasingly popular choice for new roofs and roof refurbishment. No open flames or other heat sources are needed and the glassfibre reinforced systems provide seamless waterproofing around roof protrusions and details. Systems are based on flexible thermoset resin systems such as polyester and polyurethane.

PVC - Polyvinyl Choride

TPO - Thermoplastic Polyolefin

Curon - Cold-curing glass-reinforced polymer composite.

IB Roof - IB is simply one manufacturer of Seamless modern membrane roof systems.

What are the benefits of using a flat roof? As apposed to other types of roofs? There are many advantages. Firstly, flat roofs are the most cost-efficient roof shape as all room space can be used fully (below and above the roof) and as this roof allows easy revision/placement of solar panels (if needed). They also provide space for outdoor recreational use such as roof gardens. Applying a tough waterproofing membrane forms the ideal substrate for green roof planting schemes. A cold applied seamless system is highly durable and offers maximum resistance to root ingress.

Below are some images and a further description of some other types of roofs (including flat roofs):

Felt Roof

Aluminium Roofing

Rubber Roofing

Copper Roof

Plywood Roofing

Lead Roofing

Lead Roof

Felt Roofing

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