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, you may be interested to know that a lot has changed over the years, not least the massive leaps in roofing technology that mean that many flat roofs now have lengthy lifespans and guarantees .
The majority of these stereotypical issues are associated with the ‘traditional’ felt flat roof, although a lot of problems stem from poor workmanship. Some UK flat roofs are simply too flat (a flat roof should never be completely flat or the rain will not be able to run off, leaving you with a heavy expanse of water – ponding – that can put a huge amount of pressure on your roof). Flat roofs that are wet for long periods of time provide the perfect breeding ground for moss and algae, which can cause further issues down the line.
Felt flat roofs are also prone to blistering and thermal movement. They are also incredibly vulnerable to people walking on them, such as homeowners clearing guttering or trying to remove unsightly moss and algae, as well as surveyors.
What is the solution?
You will be delighted to learn that not every flat roof has these problems. High-Tech Membrane Roofing’s state-of-the-art PVC membranes are specifically engineered to form a 100% waterproof covering that will stand the test of time. Its performance is unaffected by damaging UV rays, expansion and contraction, so no matter how bad the Great British weather becomes, your flat roof will carry on protecting your property.
In fact, these same roofing systems are installed across the world, from Saudi Arabia to Antarctica, so our weather is incredibly mild in comparison to what this technology has to deal with on a day-to-day basis!
UV rays are resisted by a titanium dioxide top layer; this means that it requires no protective coating that can often end up being the downfall of traditional flat roofs, such as stone chippings and solar paint. High-Tech’s PVC membrane roofing’s unique surface lacquer means no cleaning required and 100% resistance to moss and algae.
Our flat roofing membranes are also vapour permeable; therefore as it is a breathable product, blisters simply won’t occur.
Plus, as licensed installers with an exceptional reputation for service and workmanship, you can put your trust in High-Tech Membrane Roofing to provide the very best in flat roofing, whether it’s a small front porch or an entire extension.
Lifetime Guarantee
We are so confident that our PVC membrane roofing will last for not just years, but decades, that we offer a rock solid LIFETIME guarantee with every new flat roof we install. And we say a lifetime, we mean a lifetime!
You will benefit from a 20 year full product and labour warranty, which will remain in place for as long as the original purchasers own the property. This means that if you still own your home at the end of the 20 year term, the guarantee will automatically remain in place until your house is sold or passed on.
Alternatively, this 20 year guarantee is fully transferrable on request to any new owners should you decide to sell your home. At the end of the 20 year term, the guarantee will then expire.
