4 Reasons to Hire an Independent Flat Roof Surveyor
Regular repairs and maintenance to your flat roof is imperative if you want it to stand the test of time. These 4 issues are some of the more common things we come across.
Solar Reflective Paint Thermal Imaging Test
When we painted this flat roof with solar reflective paint, I left a test area so I could see the temperature difference of the old flat roof covering without solar reflective paint and with solar reflective paint.
Vapour Barrier Insulation Explained
The build-up of a warm flat roof starts with a good vapour barrier followed by insulation then more decking or just the roofing materials depending on if you want the roof soft or solid.
Is a Cold Flat Roof Right for Your Property?
A cold roof is where the entirety of the insulation is positioned either between and under or fully under the joists or deck.
New Skylight Installation in a Warm Flat Roof
New glass skylights being fixed into new warm flat roofs using a liquid roofing system as the waterproofing.
5 Benefits of a New Warm Flat Roof
Ever wondered why the term “warm flat roof” is thrown around in the industry by roofers and homeowners? There are numerous benefits of installing a new warm flat roof at your property. Here are 5 of the best.
Smart Board Composite Decking For Flat Roofs
Learn about the new smart board composite decking for flat roofs with this practical video of it being installed.
Why Choose GRP Roofing for Your Flat Roof?
GRP stands for ‘Glass Reinforced Plastic’ a material made from a polyester resin, which is reinforced by chopped strand mat glass fibres to form a GRP laminate. It is a very popular composite material to use due to the fact that not only is it very strong but also surprisingly light.
Front Fascia Flat Roof Detail
In this video, our principal surveyor – Steven Dickinson, explains problems with insulating a roof using the warm and cold roof construction methods.
Why a Vapour Control Layer is Essential in a Flat Roof
A vapour control layer helps you shield your building from the consequences of condensation. Condensation is generated when warm moist air rises and condenses into a liquid on contact with the cooler areas above the insulation. The notion behind a vapour control layer is to install it on the room side of the insulation so it stops the passage of warm moist air entering the structure.