The Several Ways For Fixing And Fitting Flat Roofing
The Several Ways For Fixing And Fitting Flat Roofing
Flat roof coverings are sold on the market today and they have become popular among individuals and construction companies. There are many products used which include bitumen based torch on felts and fibreglass among other and all these products can serve a great purpose if they are installed on a roof that is slightly angled and not one that is completely flat.
When water gathers on a roof, it wears down the material and this is a great disadvantage to any building. It is therefore better to increase the slope of the roof so that there is possibility for the water to slope down.
In the past, they would use hot pot whereby a burning pot of tar would be used to melt bonding material on the felt by the roofer and this formula was replaced by the torch-on felt systems in the 1990's.
On these torch-on felts, bitumen is always adhered on the material which is in most cases at the back and all that is required is to use a gas powered blow torch to heat it up.
There was a lot of fear when it came to the use of a gas powered blow torch because there was a likelihood of fire breaking out. All these products were also at risk from UV damage and this would cause drying out and cracks developing.
To install fibreglass, you may not have to use heat but it is very important that whoever is doing the process has complete understanding of chemical mix ratios and drying times.
For you to have a roof that is going to take you aver 40 years without worries, you must get this entire procedure right. If you fail to do so, you may have to replace fibreglass all the time.
If you are searching for any other alternative, you can consider the option of using rubber sheets. These are known for their strength and it is hard for them to get spoilt. You don't need heat to work with them but rather some chemicals to bond the overlaps or joints.
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