Posted in Flat Roofing on 13. Jul, 2010
Part of your roof’s style was determined by the architect or builder. Whether you have a gable roof , cross gabled roof, simple hip roof, pyramid hip roof, cross hipped roof, mansard roof, saltbox roof, gambrel roof, flat roof, or shed roof, there is not a great deal you can do about the shape of [...]
Posted in Flat Roofing on 09. Jul, 2010
Parts of a Roof / Roofing Terminology Built-up Roof A low-slope (or flat-seeming) roof covered with alternating layers of roofing felt and hot-mapped asphalt and topped off with a layer of gravel. Cornice The portion of the roof projecting out from the side walls of the house. Counterflashing The flashing which is imbedded at its [...]
Posted in Flat Roofing on 05. Jul, 2010
When we start talking about roofing problems, the first thing we need to know about is types of roofs prevailing in the market and the pros and cons of each roof type. Whilst Roofing is constantly exposed to the elements, structural shifting, and stresses as well as chemicals in the atmosphere all take their toll [...]
Posted in Flat Roofing on 01. Jul, 2010
What is torchdown roofing? Torchdown roofing is sometimes also referred to as rubberized asphalt and is the most common type of roofing to be used on flat roofs. The asphalt is melted onto the roof using a torch creating an impermeable roof that has an average life of between 15 and 20 years. [...]
Posted in Flat Roofing on 27. Jun, 2010
Everyone knows that you should have a home inspection performed on a house you wish to buy. A professional home inspector will outline any problems or repairs that need to be made so you can negotiate a price accordingly and finalize the real estate transaction with peace of mind. But when it comes to the [...]
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