Many people will baulk at buying a house if it has a flat roof. This is most likely due to the bad press they have received over the last couple of decades. Most of this can be put down to poor workmanship and materials, meaning these roofs had a short lifespan and inherent problems with leaks. Flat roofs aren't something to shy away from however, if they are installed properly and they are well maintained, a new flat roof will easily last for over 20 years.
The materials used and the methods employed to lay a flat roof have come on leaps and bounds over the last few years. Modern felting and torch-on type sealants have paved the way for many people to actually choose a flat roof as part of their building extension or new build property.
Perhaps the biggest benefit of choosing a flat roof is that they are really easy to install. This saves you money on labour and materials, as well as time taken to construct the roof.
Flat roofs can be very flexible and give you various roofing options not available with conventional pitched roofs. Because they have no valleys or slopes, they are also easy to keep clean and maintain.
The latest innovation in flat roof technology is the green roof, where sedum or another succulent plant is used as a roof covering. This is not only eco-friendly; it also increases the amount of green habitat in your local area which is viewed in high regard by planners and developers in urban areas.
