TPO (thermoplastic polyolefin) is the newest technology in heat-reflective and energy efficient single-ply roof membranes. This product combines the EPDM rubber durability and the performance characteristics of hot air weldable seams. The system is constructed from ethylene propylene rubber and performs extremely well in tests for combating deterioration due to ozone and UV exposure, as well as impeding algae growth. Chemicals and liquids have virtually no effect on the performance of the material.
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Flat Roof Design
Flat roof designs are more suited to the creative use of outdoor areas. Many designs feature gardens, outdoor spaces and terraces. If this type of installation is incorporated, construction must be upgraded to account for the additional weight requirements of equipment and/or people. Continue reading
What Is A Flat Roof
Flat roofs are traditionally found wherever the climate is hot and dry and rainfall is not significant. The term flat roof is a bit misleading, as even this type of roofing system must have some gradient so water will not accumulate on it. But from an aesthetic standpoint, the look is radically different from that of a traditional pitched roof found on the vast majority of homes worldwide. A flat roof is associated with southwestern and pueblo style homes and more modern architecture, such as art-deco and the modernist movement. Continue reading
When Should You Repair or Replace Your Flat Roof?
Unfortunately for many people, these decisions are only made TOO LATE, when leaks into and damp in the rooms below make it obvious that the roof surface has been breached.
Roofing professionals know only too well that the biggest cause of premature problems on flat roofs is the failure to detect and correct minor defects and deterioration as and when they occur.
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10 Quick Tips To Save You Money On Your Roof
1. Have your flat roof surface inspected at least once every 2 years professionally, or inspect the flat roof more often yourself if it’s possible and safe to do so.
So often major problems, leaks, damp patches in the home, and major roof repairs could be prevented if problems and symptoms were spotted early, and if minor cleaning and maintenance were carried out in time. Things to look for include blocked gutters, pooling and ponding of water on the roof surface, debris and rubbish in the roof, blisters and bubbling, minor cracks and splits. It’s also worth checking in the attic / loft for any signs of leaking through from the main roofing area of the house.
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Single Ply Roofing vs Felt Roofing – The Pros and Cons
Is your felt roofing starting to let you down?
Maybe it’s a flat or pitched roof that’s leaking, or looks like it won’t protect your home for very much longer.
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Green Roofs or Living Roofs
These are actually one and the same thing. Having vegetation growing on your roof space is not a new idea. Northern European dwellings have long used roof vegetation to help make life more comfortable where there are extreme weather conditions for large parts of the year. The concept of making the most of your flat roof space, and using plants to help to achieve this is something that is in fact popular and highly relevant in the UK for a number of reasons.
10 Things To Ask A Reputable Flat Roofing Company
1. Are they local to you / do they have a locally based team of workers, or can they provide a quick, high quality level of service if they are not?
The likelihood is that a local company can act and respond quickly to requests, and can provide a higher level of service.
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How To Turn Your Flat Roof Into An Asset
Your home or office may have more living space than you ever imagined. You can add to the value of your home, and improve your quality of life through utilising more outdoor space, and even reduce the environmental impact of your home, without having to build extensions onto it.
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