At Cotswold Period Roofing we pride ourselves on keeping up to date with the latest technologies in the flat roofing sector in Henleaze.
Times have changed and progressed since the days that asphalt roofing systems ruled the flat roofing applications in Henleaze.
Although asphalt and torch applied felt is still commonly used, other technologies are constantly becoming a more appealing and beneficial choice. These technologies will either be fibreglass, also known as GRP, or a single ply membrane. Both will boast life expectancy figures of 40 years. So in comparison to the 15 year life expectancy of felt can make these alternatives a stronger choice when choosing what roof covering to use on your flat roof.
Felt Roofing services in Henleaze Bitumen-based Felt Roofing has been used for flat roofing applications for decades, and it has worked well. Although most felts only carry a 10 year guarantee these felts are common to last as long as 20 years. The main benefit of felt flat roofing is the cost. Felt roofing has the lowest cost when it comes to flat roofing.
Single Ply Membranes in Henleaze Single Ply Membranes are not really a new technology in its self, single ply membranes have been used in the likes of Germany and the U.S.A for decades. However, it has become more available and common in the residential sector of flat roofs in the past decade. With brands such as Rubberbond, Firestone and Rheponal there are numerous choices to choose from. The benefits of an EPDM roof are the flexibility of the material, the ease of the application, the long life expectancy and the fact there is no heat needed to apply the material.
Fibre Glass Roofing in Henleaze Fibre Glass Roofing like the single ply roofing has been until about a decade ago used for flat roofs on high profile buildings where the life expectancy is the most important factor, however fibre glass is now been used on thousands of residential property’s across the country. GRP Flat roofing has benefits such as tensile strength, easily shaped and laid into difficult detail and a choice of many colours. Fibre glass roofing also comes with a 20 year guarantee and a life expectancy of 40 years.
