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Flat roofing has actually advanced significantly over the past fifty years and the materials used in flat roofing are so good that they can have a 25-year guarantee, a level of guarantee that was unheard of just ten years ago.<\/p>\n
At Roundhay Roofing, we don\u2019t choose the materials used in flat roofing. Our customers do \u2013 based on the invaluable information we give them about each option. A lot of the decision-making process with regard to flat roofing involves budgeting, because roofing can be notoriously expensive, depending on the materials used. We have worked on flat roofs for garages and outbuildings, dormers and extensions. Our aim is to provide you with a flat roof that best suits your needs, and a flat roof that\u2019ll perform adequately throughout its life.<\/p>\n
We use one of two materials in the creation of flat roofing:<\/p>\n
1.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Torch-on felt roofing<\/strong><\/p>\n Felt roofing is waterproof and highly resilient to the elements. Most flat roofs will have felt on them. When roofing a flat roof, at least 3 layers of felt are needed one with a solar reflective property. The process of installing felt roofing is a dangerous one, due to the nature of how it is sealed onto the roof. However, we are highly experienced with torch-on felt roofing and we\u2019d be happy to come round to your property to see how we can help you.<\/p>\n 2.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Topseal GRP<\/strong><\/p>\n Topseal GRP is the latest innovation in flat roofing. It\u2019s a proven way of waterproofing a flat roof. It\u2019s basically a certified range of liquid-applied fiberglass flat roofing that dries quickly into a solid, and then provides complete protection from the weather. It\u2019s great for garages, offices and factories because it\u2019s extremely durable \u2013 more so than felt. However, this is not a product DIYers\u2019 can master so it\u2019s worth getting a professional to install it for you.<\/p>\n Other materials that are used in flat roofing around the world include asphalt, Ethylene propylene diene monomer rubber (EPDM), Turbo Seal, Modified Bitumen, cold-applied liquid membranes, PVC vinyl and flexible thermos-polyolefin (FTPO). The material a lot of people will be familiar with because of films like The Shawshank Redemption, is coal-tar \u2013 this material is actually a carcinogen and is not recommended by us at all. However once it is dry, the carcinogen affects it can have are largely minimised.<\/p>\n