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 downpours is often the first clue that a flat roof is past its sell by date and here at High Tech Membrane Roofing – one of Basildon’s leading suppliers of revolutionary flat roofs – the recent bad weather has certainly made us very busy.
Flat roofs by their very nature are more susceptible to the weather, particularly heavy rainfall. While pitched roofs allow large quantities of rain and leaves to drain off, flat roofs do not have this type of mechanism and a variety of problems can transpire. Therefore it’s essential to ensure they are maintained and inspected before the winter sets in to prevent any sudden emergencies.
Steve Thornton , the director here at High Tech Membrane Roofing, said:
“A felt roof which is more than 10 years old should be looked at very carefully as this is usually the time that it will be approaching the end of its life.
“Winter is on its way and we’ve had a long hot summer which is where cracks are likely to become more visible and cause leakage problems. A lot of people are concerned about having their roof replaced or repaired in the winter because of a mistaken belief that flat roofing companies cannot work through the elements. This is simply not the case and here at High Tech Membrane Roofing we operate all year round to ensure our customers receive quick solutions to their flat roof problems and would advise all homeowners not to put off any work as it could be too late.
“Many home insurance packages will not provide cover if your mineral felt roof is 10 years old or more and has failed – including your internal contents. Turning a blind eye to an aged and worn flat roof could cost you much more than a new roof if you leave it.”
Here at High-Tech Membrane Roofing Ltd we specialise in the installation of maintenance-free PVC single-ply flat roofing systems. These systems have a much longer life span than the more traditional materials and offer a greater degree of protection against the elements.
High-Tech PVC membranes are engineered to form a stable waterproof covering to your flat roof and its performance is unaffected by expansion and contraction. It is also fully protected against damaging solar rays and the very worst of British weather.
