Got a Flat Roof?

UK Flat Roofing

A flat roof construction is used extensively by small businesses, warehouses and schools as a tried and tested method of roofing protection. Because of the nature of the materials used in flat roofing becoming more dynamic over the course of the years, a flat roof construction tends to be more of a modern construction solution in the roofing industry.

There are five main types of materials used in the flat roofing industry in the U.K. Essentially, the flat roof has replaced centuries-old designs like thatched roofing and steep tiled roof designs that once graced architecture throughout the 16^th century onwards. Flat roofing was never practical is years gone by as the materials used were never available or designed for such purpose as roof covering.

Once the materials for covering flat roofs were being improved and manufactured in great quantities, architects could change the way they designed roofing on all sorts of buildings. The buildings that benefit from a flat roof design tend to be commercial properties like small warehouses, too sheds, manufacturing plants, schools, hospitals and small factory centres.

The flat roof is also extensively used on supermarkets, office blocks, and modern flats. While most of us never get to see what it actually looks like on the top of a flat roof (particularly multi-storey units) those involved in maintaining and building flat roofs will tell you there are many different types of flat roof designs and materials used.

·         Felt Roofing

Completing the construction of a felt roof requires great skills and expertise. Staff and builders need training to be able to accurately position sheets of felt and nail down while working high up on roof tops that can be hazardous and inclement at any given time. Felt roofing specialist may also be called to repair an existing roof made from this popular material used on UK roofs.

·         Fibreglass Roofing

Fibreglass roofing for flat roofs is strong, durable and fit for purpose. The robust nature of fibreglass makes this ideal as a roofing solution for warehouses, concert halls, school reception areas, offices, single storey structures and garages.

Glass reinforced plastic also comes under the banner of fibreglass roofing and roofers need to be well trained and experienced when fitting fibreglass onto rooftops as often the work needs to be completed quickly and under inclement weather conditions.

·         Rubber Roofing

If you have an outhouse or shed in your back yard, you will probably have gone down to the local hardware store and purchased some rubber sheeting or EPDM rubber strips to be attached to your garden stronghold or store area.

EPDM rubber roofing is high quality material and is also very economically friendly. It also looks nice when professionally applied.

·         Single Ply Flat Roofing Solutions

Single ply roofing solutions are often used in repair and can also make your flat roof extension look nice. Basically this material is aesthetically pleasing and easy to lay.

·         Insulated Flat Roofing

Insulated roof systems are extensively used on flat roofs where there is a need to keep an climate-controlled environment in the premises and work space below.