Getting Creative with Flat Roof Repairs

GETTING CREATIVE WITH FLAT
ROOF REPAIRS

TABLE OF CONTENTS
Getting Creative with Flat Roof Repairs
Single Layer Membrane
Modified Bitumen
Built-Up Roofs
The Weather and Flat Roofs

GETTING CREATIVE WITH FLAT ROOF REPAIRS
Flat roofs are the latest in housing trends and are popping up all over the
place. There are lots of options for repairing flat roofs – whether you go
traditional or get creative.
The options will depend on your climate, what material there is available
locally and the budget. If budget is the key factor then homeowners need to
consider spending more on a higher quality roof that will last longer and mean
you don’t have to keep fixing it.

SINGLE LAYER MEMBRANE
There are several different options for flat roof repair. The first is opting for a
single-layer membrane. There are two different types of single layer
membrane roofs. The first is thermoset that is made from synthetic rubber and
the other thermoplastic – made from plastic-based materials. Both of these are
just a single layer that can be loose and held down by rocks or attached to the
roof. Both of these materials are weatherproof as they expand and contract as
the weather changes and they are both resistant to UV rays.

MODIFIED BITUMEN
The second option is modified bitumen. This is a very durable and weather
resistant solution, so it offers great protection. It reflects the sun’s UV rays
rather than absorbing the heat. Modified bitumen is applied by heat welding
or a hot-mop.

BUILT-UP ROOFS
These types or roofs are the more cost-effective and use hot tar or asphalt that
is layered over the top of the roof surface. It us usually covered in crushed
stone to protect it from the weather. This option is a heavier material, so some
roofs might need to be reinforced to handle it.
Flat roof repair in this day and age gives homeowners the opportunity to get
creative. Solar panels could not only be part of the solution, they could save
people thousands of dollars in utility bills in the long term.

THE WEATHER AND FLAT ROOFS
A flat roof should not be perfectly flat as it needs to be able to get rid of
water and not let it accumulate and stagnate and risk damaging the roof.
There are couple of options for getting rid of excess water, including eaves
troughs and interior drainage systems, where you have a drain fitted in the
centre or the roof to connecting pipes. This is a more expensive option, but as
long you keep the guttering clear, there is no reason why eaves troughs can’t
work perfectly well.

Snow and the added weight that snow brings to a flat roof is a big concern to
Canadians. But as long as homeowners are vigilant and notice doors on the top
floor sticking or popping open, then this suggests that the load might be
distorting the frames and the snow will need to be cleared. Using a
professional for this job is recommended as climbing on roofs in these weather
condition is a dangerous job.

Many people are getting creative with their flat roofs. Some might decide to
install solar panels and other are looking at creating an extra walking or living
space.
Installing solar panels comes with some concerns if people fear their roofs
might need repairing in the near future. But solar experts have come up with a
solution – a plant-based rejuvenating spray that could add as much as 15
years of life into an aging asphalt roof, which means solar panels becomes a
much more viable option and has the potential to save thousands in utility bills.

To create a roof that can be walked on like a patio or balcony, then roofers
can add a layer or wood or concrete and then a special protective surface on
top is all that is needed to make the surface ready to use. This special singleply
solution is easy to clean with a hose, is totally waterproof and protects
against UV light.

You could use rubber tiles to create your walking area – they protect the
surface and look good. They are usually used for converting office space or for
industrial purposes, but could be used residentially. If homeowners have a flat
roof that is dead space, then this could be the perfect opportunity to get
creative and increase the living area and add value to the price of the house.

Another option for a flat roof repair to is to incorporate the creation of a
rooftop garden into the repair plans. But you will need to consider what load
your rooftop can take when installing this and the whole area will need to be
waterproofed. The last thing a homeowner wants is to install a beautiful garden
for it to leak. Sometimes it can take years for a leak to show and causes
significant damage before you actually see it is there. With a conventional
roof, you can get up and fix it, with a garden roof you would have to dig the
whole thing up to get to the problem.

CONTACT DETAILS
King Koating Roofing
Address: 41 Peelar Rd, Concord, ON L4K 1A3
Phone Number: 905-669-1771
Website: https://kingkoating.com/about-us/