Flat Roofing
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Rotherham Fascias
Flat roofing is usually undertaken on sheds, garages, small buildings, above bay windows, and outbuildings.
The type of building usually dictates the type of roofing material that is required and suitability.
There are three main types of flat roofing available:
We install flat Roofing Systems We repair flat roofs
Call us if your need help with your flat roof.
‘Torch-On Felt Roofing’ - One of the traditional methods of flat roofing and still one of the most common in use today, torched-on felt roofing is still widely used for both repair and replacement of flat roofs. Many flat roofs on structures such as:
Garages
Extensions
Kitchens
Sheds
Outbuildings
Will have there roofs covered with ‘torch-on’ felt – this system is also sometimes known as ‘built-up’ felt roofing. Our staff are fully trained and experienced in the use of torched on mineral felt – both for repairs and replacement flat roofing – and will ensure that the whole roof, including edges and features, is fully sealed and water-tight.
Long Lasting Flat Roof
The obvious alternative to felt or bitumen.
EPDM roofing materials are the obvious choice for your flat/garage roof.
Call us if you intend to install an EPDM rubber roof to your garage.
Will need to ensure the sub base is flat and sound.
Don’t forget our self adhesive system can be installed directly on to the existing felt as long as the existing roof deck is in good condition.
Rubber EPDM - Rubber EPDM roof coverings are a more modern flat roofing material which offer greater benefits than traditional felt roofing, including:
Greater Durability and Longer Life – Rubber roof membranes are designed to withstand everything the weather can throw at us, with greater resistance to UV light, heat, cold, frost and water, rubber roofing materials have a life expectancy far longer than felt roofing and can come with guarantees of over 20 years. Greater Flexibility – Unlike mineral felt and other traditional methods of flat roofing, rubber roof coverings remain flexible even at low temperatures and offer greater elongation to accommodate any movement within the roof structure. Applied Without Heat or Flames – Rubber roof membranes are applied using a cold-applied adhesive and, unlike torch-on felt, don’t require and heat or flames to install. Fewer Joints or Weak Spots – Rubber roof coverings come in large, seamless sheets rather than smaller rolls, meaning most roofs can be covered without the need for joints – these are generally weak spots in traditional roofing methods.
GRP Fibreglass Roofing – GRP fibreglass roofing is applied directly to OSB roof coverings and is carried out by installing a base resin and fibreglass matting to the structure, once part-cured the top coat can be applied to provide the finishing touches. As this roofing system is applied mainly as a resin, it provides the ideal solution for virtually any size or shape of roof or structure – even where complex shapes are involved. GRP fibreglass roofing has many benefits for flat roofing, including:
Very tough and durable material that is laid without any seams or weak spots Excellent guarantees – up to 50 years Easily repaired, extended or replaced Lightweight and quick to install Easily applied, even to complex shapes and structures
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