Newer and newer flat roofing materials are appearing yearly. They wear better than older material and made with better technologies than before.
Domestic/Homeowners and Commercial business can choose among four kinds of flat roofs.
All 4 types of flat roofing systems can cost €250 to €350 per/square foot, prices do vary according to region and size of the roof. Flat roofs usually come with a 10 to 25 year warranty but the roofs can last up to 30 years if properly installed and maintained.
The traditional hot tar and gravel roof is built from three or more plies of waterproof material alternated with hot tar and ballasted by a layer of smooth river stone. Once made of tar paper, these types of roofs gradually are using more-advanced materials such as fiberglass membranes.
A single-ply rolled roof similar to ice-and-water shield, but impregnated with a mineral-based wear surface. Torch-down systems involve heating the adhesive as the material is unrolled. Newer peel-and-stick systems are safer and easier.
EPDM (short for ethylene propylene diene monomer) is a true rubber. The durable material resembles an inner tube, but it’s engineered to resist damage from sunlight. EPDM can be mechanically anchored with fasteners, ballasted with stone, or glued in place.
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