Why Flat Roofs are Gaining Popularity in Residential Buildings

Land is a scarce resource; most scarce resources are also expensive. When you have a flat roof on your residential building project, it means that once you waterproof the top deck and fix the interlocking blocks, you are able to utilize the ‘roof top’ for your house parties, for a swimming pool or for any other purpose that your family desires, thus creating more space that you can use.

All flat roofs must be waterproofed. Building consultants and roofing contractors usually specify waterproofing membranes or liquid waterproofing solutions for waterproofing flat roofs.

Liquid waterproofing solutions are applied by a roller and the process takes a shorter time to complete compared to installing conventional pitched roofs. Waterproofing membranes on the other hand, come in standard sizes and require a blow torch method to apply which is also quite fast.

The ease in installation translates into a saving for the home owner both in time and resources.

All roofs require maintenance to check if there are any debris that might clog up the gutters or downpipes or to identify any wear and tear issues in good time.

Flat roofs are easier to access and thus maintenance surveys are easier to conduct. Your roofing expert/contractor can easily walk on flat roofs for maintenance without fear of breaking roofing tiles/shingles, falling off the roof, or suffering injuries.

Flat roofs are made of concrete and sealed with quality waterproofing membranes and therefore, are not prone to damage by strong winds or rainfall. They can withstand adverse weather conditions unlike pitched roofs where it is not unusual to see some tiles lifted in severe weather impact.

Our environment is continuously under attack. A lot of effort to save the environment is being advocated for which starts from the home level. To do your part in reducing the “concrete jungle” tag and help save the environment, a section of your flat roof can be set aside for a green roof using the Antiroot Waterproofing Membrane. This will of great benefit for the owners in terms of beautiful spaces, cleaner air, and an improved drainage system.

If you are considering building a flat roof for your next residential roofing project, ensure that you check with your local building code if flat roofs are allowed. Some gated communities give strict guidelines on the roof design that will be approved.

We strongly recommend using a professional roofing contractor to install, repair, maintain and inspect your roof. REXE Roofing Products LTD is your one-stop-shop for all your roofing and waterproofing solutions.

We supply quality roofing and waterproofing solutions which include: Cambridge Xpress roofing Shingles, Stone Coated Roofing Tiles, APP and liquid waterproofing solutions, Roof underlays, OSB 3 Boards among other roofing materials. We Deliver Our Roofing Products Countrywide.