A Guide to Flat Roofing Maintenance Flat roofs are a popular choice for many homes in the UK.
They are highly durable and straightforward to repair. Although they are
designed to last, they do require some maintenance.
This month’s blog at Tommy Wardle Ltd offers a guide to
flat roofing maintenance. For more information, call us in Durham on 0191 410 9549 .
Hire an Experienced Installer If you find an experienced company to install your flat
roof, you will receive great guidance on how to look after it. Furthermore, you
will have peace of mind that your roof is fitted safely with the highest
quality materials.
Carry Out Regular Inspections To avoid the need for repairs, try and carry out regular
roof inspections. Try and inspect your roof at least two or three times a year
to stay on top of maintenance.
During your inspection, look for clogged gutters, missing
shingles, damaged drains or any sign of rot and decay. If you’re unsure, a
roofing contractor will be able to check for you.
Trim Overhanging Trees If you have trees hanging over your roof, it is important to
trim them. This prevents any clogging of your roof drains as well as moss on
the roof itself.
Alongside this, larger branches may potentially fall and
cause major damage.
Keep Unnecessary Weight Off One common problem homeowners may have with a flat roof is
sinking. This is more of an issue for older roofs as the materials have weakened
over time and have not been maintained properly.
Excess weight can also cause significant damage to the seal
coating of your roof. Unless your flat roof has been specifically installed to
withstand weight, they are not designed to.
Check Your Ceiling In addition to checking your roof for damage, you should
keep an eye on your ceiling and interiors. Water damage stains are a key
indicator of trapped moisture and damp.
This needs to be dealt with as soon as possible to limit any
damage to your home.
Contact Tommy Wardle Ltd For more information about maintaining your flat roofing, please contact Tommy Wardle Ltd. Call our team in Durham 0191 410 9549 .
Alternatively, you can make an enquiry through our contact form .
