Hints, Tips and Advice

Anyone who has dealt with High-Tech Membrane Roofing will know that customer satisfaction is at the forefront of everything we do. With this in mind, we ask for feedback about our service. From the moment of your first call through to final installation, we want to ensure that you are looked after every step of the way. And it’s not just about the ‘big’ things, such as value for money; it’s those smaller but equally important factors such as time-keeping and courtesy that also have an impact on your overall experience that we also want to know about.

When it comes to flat roofs, the materials – and their quality – can range significantly. Traditional and modern options include felt, tar topped with gravel, asphalt, modified bitumen, fibreglass or a single-ply roofing membrane made of EDPM (Ethylene Propylene Diene Monomer), (TPO) Thermoplastic Polyolefin or CSPE (Chlorosulfonated Polyethylene) or PVC (vinyl).

House prices in the UK are expected to tread water again in 2012, according to leading property experts released this week.

The whole of the UK is experiencing horrendous weather at the moment. Flooding, snow and heavy winds are pummelling the country as engineers work to reconnect over 16,000 properties that are still without power. In Oxford, the roof of a block of flats blew off in gale force winds. Residents were evacuated from their homes when the roof of a block of flats in Southampton blew off, narrowly missing a toddler and his father and destroying two cars and damaging many others. There were also significant delays on the M55 into Blackpool after a roof was blown off a building.

Here at High-Tech Membrane Roofing Ltd, Basildon’s leading flat roof company, we believe it is never too early to start planning ahead

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Heat rises – a fact that we all know. Therefore, it makes sense that if you don’t insulate your home, a huge proportion of your heat is lost. In fact, approximately 25% is lost through the roof. Every roof needs to be insulated in order to minimise heat loss in the winter, and to control the heat in the warmer months. Insulation also helps to limit condensation and depending on the type of insulation used, can reduce exterior.

High-Tech Membrane Roofing is certainly not the cheapest option, but this is because our chosen maintenance free PVC Single-Ply Flat Roofing Systems are globally acclaimed, are installed by fully trained, licensed technicians and come with a lifetime guarantee. Our customers are safe in the knowledge that once they have had a membrane roof installed by us, they will never need to worry about their flat roof again.

It is unfortunate that the flat roofing company is one of the few home improvement industries that doesn’t have a governing body that oversees installers’ quality of workmanship, materials and service. Alarmingly, this means that absolutely anyone can decide to set up a roofing company, irrespective of their experience or standards of delivery.

Your roof is an integral part of your home. It may not add to the ambience of your living room, it doesn’t have the same ‘wow’ factor as a designer kitchen, and it certainly doesn’t make your bathroom a serene haven. But it protects those rooms and all your expensive, precious belongings from the elements. You may disagree with those who say that the roof is their building’s most important asset, but those of you who have experienced a leak or roofing failure during bad weather will understand just how important a good roof is.

For each of our jobs, no matter how large or small, we send a team of experienced installers and even a small job will take most of the day, with removing your current roofing, installing your new single-ply membrane and then clearing up afterwards. All of our installers are covered by insurances to protect you and your property in case of any accident, but these and other overheads do have to be considered when pricing up every project.

When it comes to pricing a new flat roof, High-Tech Membrane Roofing firmly believes that one size certainly does not fit all. Therefore, we never talk about ‘averages’ when it comes to replacing or installing a single-ply membrane roof; we prefer to speak directly to our customers to get the information we need before providing you with a sensible and measured estimate.

However, the sun is well known for the damage it can do. Sunscreen, hats and sunglasses can help protect our bodies from the harsh UV rays. But what about our homes? From floor coverings to curtains, the sun can fade or damage a whole host of precious – and expensive – items. Even outdoor patio furniture, which you would think would be somewhat immune, can bleak, fade and crack from ongoing exposure to the sun.

There are many different types of flat roof coverings – mineral felt, torch-on felt, mastic asphalt, GRP and Fibreglass, PVC single-ply membrane, TPO single-ply membrane (Thermoplastic Polyolefin) and EPDM single-ply membrane (Elastometric membranes).

Keeping things simple, the Part L regulation means that when a flat roof is now replaced in the UK your Local Authority Building Control (LABC) should be notified and an application submitted. The homeowner then has an obligation to upgrade the current insulation allowing LABC to issue a certificate on completion of works.

Our flat roofs come with a lifetime guarantee! Due to the quality of our products and installations, it is very rare that us there at High-Tech Membrane Roofing ever get a service call. But even with a   lifetime guarantee , we are not infallible and so, on the very...

A ‘flat roof’ is actually a slight misconception; in order to enable rainwater to drain away, flat roofs have a slight pitch of a few degrees.However, you may be looking into the pros and cons of flat and pitched roofs before you make a final decision. Whether your building is domestic or commercial, the roof structure is an integral part of its design, with the aesthetic look of your roof dependent on the type and style of the property, your budget and relevant planning and building regulations.

So you’re interested in finding out more about having a flat roof installed. You’ve contacted us here at High Tech Membrane Roofing and have arranged for a Representative to visit you.So what should you expect? No hard pressure sales from High Tech Membrane Roofing

High-Tech Membrane Roofing is committed to offering the highest standards of service at all times. A new flat roof is an investment; therefore we would not be happy risking your savings or the safety of our people by rushing through a project or choosing an unsuitable time to try installation. Instead, we watch the weather and schedule our work around the bad weather days. Unfortunately, the ‘Great British’ weather can sometimes be unpredictable so delays can happen.

An increase in the amount of rainfall such as we have seen lately leading to flood alerts, inevitably, lead to an increase in the number of people experiencing problems with worn and outdated flat roofs. It’s fine for an older roof to stand up to a quick sporadic downpour, but it’s often how poorly the roof copes under the pressure of sustained rainfall that gives the first indication that a new one is needed.

IN today’s stagnant housing market, buyers want to move into homes which are hassle free. Many homeowners are now realising the benefits of installing quality uPVC fascias, soffits and guttering.High-Tech uPVC Roofline, the sister company of High-Tech Membrane Roofing Ltd, Basildon’s leading flat roof experts, specialise in supplying uPVC maintenance-free roofing and cladding products.

In general, you do not need to apply for planning permission to re-roof your house as long as it is no more than 150mm from the existing roof plane and that the changes are no higher than the highest part of the existing roof.

In much the same way as conservatories, garage conversions provide an extra room in your property with the additional benefit of not consuming any more of your garden.

Here at High-Tech Membrane Roofing, Basildon’s flat roofing experts, we are very proud of our decades of experience. Our professional and personable team of experts have carried out thousands of jobs – and have a notable history for very happy customers. We also have...

It’s the million dollar question for homeowners. If you want work done in your home, whether it’s something small like fixing a dripping tap, or a major project such as a loft conversion or a new roof, how do you find a reputable tradesperson who will do a good job at a fair price?

There has been plenty in the news recently about the steep hikes in winter energy bills. All of the big utilities announced price increases between June and September this year, with the average annual energy bill forecast to reach £1,293 next month. This is a rise of 117% since 2004.

Here at High-Tech Membrane Roofing Ltd, Essex’s flat roofing experts, we are often called upon to repair or replace flat roofs laid by shoddy and unreliable providers. Some older flat roofs, or those that have been victim to bad workmanship, are vulnerable to problems such as splitting, blistering and felt movement. Undetected these can lead to serious damage to your home.

In the past flat roofing has been plagued with problems. Traditionally flat roofs were constructed with timber decking fixed to the roof joists and covered with mineral felt and often stone chippings. However this method was very susceptible to weather damage and over time could lead to repairs costing hundreds of pounds to put right.

Is the prospect of cleaning your flat roof at the bottom of your DIY list? For many the thought of tackling such an extensive, and often messy job, is often avoided.

Signs Your Roof Is Leaking. There could be telltale signs your old felt flat roof is leaking or starting to leak. Here’s High Tech Membrane Roofing tips on signs your roof is leaking, Essex, Kent and London. A leaking flat roof can wreak havoc in your home in a very short time. Our flat roofs come with a LIFETIME guarantee.