Flat roof roofing is designed to give a building with a flat roof a finish that makes the building water tight and looks good. However, achieving this on a flat roof is notoriously difficult. So, it is worth taking a bit of time to do your research before deciding on how you will roof your building’s flat roof.
What to Consider With Flat Roof Roofing
Whether you are a homeowner or the owner of a commercial building you need to consider the same things when replacing, repairing or installing a flat roof.
You need to find a flat roof solution that looks good, lasts, does not cost the earth and that can be installed with minimum disruption. The finished roof must also have a good and valid guarantee.
The best looking flat roofs are without a doubt rubber based. They come in a range of colours or shades, so will blend in with any type of property.
Rubber based roofing products are built to last. There are several grades of product to choose from, but even the cheaper products carry a 20 year guarantee. The best EPDM rubber lasts over 50 years exactly how long it lasts is still unknown. High grades EPDM first became available in the 1960s, so were only installed 50 years ago and are still intact today. It is possible that they will stay watertight for another 50 years.
EPDM costs more than traditional roofing materials. It is worth getting a price for both then working out the cost on a per year basis. By this we mean taking the guarantee and dividing it by the cost of the roof and installation.
Getting a Valid Flat Roof Roofing Guarantee
Despite modern installation technology getting a flat roof installation right is notoriously difficult. Things go wrong even when the best installers install a flat roof. This means it is important to use a well established installer who will still be around in 10 to 30 years to honour their guarantee. Check the terms and conditions of your guarantee and make this part of the decision making process.
RubberBond EPDM flat roof roofing is made by Carlisle-Syntec™ of America who has been making this product for 50 years. The installers they use are all approved contractors.