Flat Roofing
Benefits Of Flat Roofing
Flat roofs are becoming increasingly popular among homeowners for their distinct advantages. Here are some key benefits:
– Cost-Effective: Flat roofs are generally more affordable to install and maintain compared to other roofing types, making them a budget-friendly option for homeowners.
– Easy Access: Maintenance and repairs are easier and safer due to the flat surface, allowing for easy access without the need for specialized equipment.
– Extra Living Space: Flat roofs provide additional usable space that can be transformed into a rooftop garden, patio, or even an outdoor living area, adding value and functionality to your home.
– Modern Aesthetic: They offer a sleek, contemporary look that complements modern architectural styles, enhancing your home’s curb appeal.
– Rooftop Utilities: They provide an ideal platform for installing solar panels, satellite dishes, or HVAC units without compromising the aesthetics or functionality of your home.
Maintenance and Assessment Of Flat Roofs
General flat roof maintenance includes getting rid of ponding water, typically within 48 hours. This is accomplished by adding roof drains or scuppers for a pond at an edge or automatic siphons for ponds in the centre of roofs.
An automatic siphon can be created with an inverted ring shaped sprinkler, a garden hose, a wet/dry vacuum, a check valve installed in the vacuum, and a digital timer. The timer runs two or three times a day for a minute or two to start water in the hose. The timer then turns off the vacuum, but the weight of water in the hose continues the siphon and soon opens the check valve in the vacuum. The best time to address the issue of ponding water is during the design phase of a new roofing project when sufficient falls can be designed-in to take standing water away. The quicker you get the water off the roof, the less chance there is for a roof leak to occur.