Buildings Insurance and Flat Roof Reports – What You Need to Know
In this article we discuss what happens when you have a building insurance flat report undertaken and the vital signs we look for.
Top 3 Things to Look for When Having Your Flat Roof Inspected
In this article we look at the top 3 things to focus on when we inspect a flat roof for building insurance purposes. Pooling Water Since your roof is flat, when it rains or snows, there’s nowhere for that precipitation to go. As your home settles over time, the roof itself will shift a bit, meaning it might not be as level as it was when it was first installed. This may cause water to pool in divots and dips in your roof. While most materials are manufactured to hold up to water, you should drain these pools as soon as possible and check to make sure that water didn’t seep into lower layers of the roof. If pooling is allowed to linger, it’s likely to deteriorate the exterior of your roof, shortening the lifetime of the flat roof. Crack in Roof Flat roofs tend to have more pressure exerted on them, since they are flat instead of slanted. Sometimes this pressure can build up, and if the pressure and stress become excessive, it can cause your roof to crack. In the event that your roof does crack, you should call a professional immediately. In addition to exposing your home to precipitation, a [...]
Flat Roof Surveys For Buildings Insurance – What You Need to Know
Buildings Insurance and flat roofs can often be difficult to gain an understanding of. In this article we talk about the facts you need to know.
Tackling Building Insurance Requirements – Flat Roof Inspections Made Easy
Have you been asked to have a flat roof inspection undertaken? In this article we simplify what happens when you have a roof inspection carried out.
How a Flat Roof Can Effects Your Home Insurance Premiums
In this article, we look at the factors in flat roofs and roofs in general that affect your home insurance premiums.
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.
