Add space by converting an unused garage to a room Is your family home bursting at the seams? Many of us outgrow our properties but are loathe to move into a larger house. This could be for a number of reasons, such as the cost of moving or not wanting to have to...
Seeking help with a failing flat roof can help in the long run The recent heavy rainfall may have brought a premature halt to countryside picnics but it’s causing more of a headache for owners of worn and weathered flat roofs. Unfortunately, a period of prolonged...
Choosing the right flat roofing products Your roof is an integral part of any building project. Choosing the right roof for your business is imperative. And when it comes to commercial properties – with their associated tight deadlines and budgets – this is...
Do home insurance companies exclude a flat roof Insurance companies will explore every opportunity to reject a claim at the best of times but when it comes to flat roof cover, it can be even trickier to get a pay out. Home insurance companies often exclude flat roof...
Replace a flat roof – is planning permission needed? High-Tech Membrane Roofing is proud to be the leading flat roofing specialist in Basildon and the local area. As such, we are often asked about planning permission. It can be a tricky subject. Where do you go...
We are immensely proud to have built an excellent reputation for our residential flat roof installations We are immensely proud to have built an excellent reputation for our residential flat roof installations. However, you may not be aware that High-Tech Membrane...
How to spot the telltale signs that a flat roof is leaking A pitched roof is built to ensure that any rainwater runs off naturally. However, a flat roof must be designed and installed to endure repeated exposure to moisture, sunlight and more. Are you concerned that...
Do I need to notify Building Control when I replace my flat roof? Building Regulations are national standards for England and Wales and exist to ensure that buildings are safe, dry and warm – in essence, habitable – after building new homes or altering existing...
Can the sun damage my flat roof? Most of us may assume that harsh weather conditions such as snow, hail, rain and wind will do the most damage to our flat roofs. And to a certain extent this is true – there were numerous reports in the news over the winter about...
What lifespan does a flat roof have? Historically, flat roofs have not had the best reputation; they are prone to leaking, susceptible to the elements, can become unstable and require a lot of maintenance. However, if this is your immediate impression of a flat roof,...
