The difference between a felt flat roof and a membrane roof

The difference between a felt flat roof and a membrane roof

The difference between a felt roof and the leading flat roof Not all flat roofs are the same. It would be like saying that an old second-hand car you picked up for a few hundred pounds and a brand new family saloon are the same. Yes, they are both cars. Yes, they both...
What is a green flat roof?

What is a green flat roof?

Have you considered a green flat roof? Bring the wildlife to your roof   A green flat roof is a roofing solution which supports an entire ecosystem with grasses, flowers and shrubs to attract a variety of wildlife. With towns and cities becoming ever more...
How can you reduce condensation problems in a flat roof

How can you reduce condensation problems in a flat roof

Condensation isn’t good news for a flat roof.   Condensation is never good news for a flat roof. This is especially so if it occurs within the roof’s structure itself as this can lead to decay in the roof timbers which is very difficult to spot. It can also...
Five ways hot weather can damage your flat roof

Five ways hot weather can damage your flat roof

The hot weather can damage a flat roof. Homeowners automatically worry about winter downpours as their flat roof begins to approach its expiry date. The truth is summer can be just as damaging to a deteriorating flat roof, especially those made of traditional...
Will you quote for a flat roof over the phone?

Will you quote for a flat roof over the phone?

A flat roof quote over the phone If your flat roof is more than 10 years old and is made from traditional materials such as felt or asphalt, eventually the day will come when it’s time to upgrade the system for something more durable.  There is no way of predicting...
What is the price of a new flat roof?

What is the price of a new flat roof?

How much does a flat roof cost? Not every flat roof needs immediate replacement following a leak but if your roof persistently fails then it’s no longer economical to keep on paying out for repairs. The lifespan of a flat roof depends ultimately on the materials used...
8 reasons why single ply flat roofs should be first choice

8 reasons why single ply flat roofs should be first choice

Our flat roofing membrane should be your first choice! With public sector funding at critical levels as a result of the Government’s ongoing austerity measures, it’s now more important than ever for local authorities to make savings on their capital projects. Employee...
Why ponding spells bad news for a flat roof?

Why ponding spells bad news for a flat roof?

When a puddle appears on the your flat roof – bad news. ‘Ponding’ is one of the biggest clues that a flat roof is approaching its expiry date and will provide inadequate protection in the future. The term ‘ponding’ refers to a situation in which water...