Will my flat roof withstand gale force winds?

With the recent Storm Ciara and Storm Dennis, you must be wondering: will my flat roof withstand gale force winds?

It seems as if every time we switch on the news, there’s another storm coming. Just this month, we have had Storm Ciara and Storm Dennis, both of which have caused havoc and disruption.

You may now be wondering: can my flat roof withstand gale force winds? And it’s hardly surprising – there have been plenty of stories in the media about just this issue. For example, gale force winds blew part of a roof off the tip of the Livingston Sheriff Court complex just days ago. The sheet of metal that was ripped off weighed more than 50 tonnes, yet flew ‘like a wet sail’.

In Portsmouth, flats were evacuated after high winds tore off tenants’ roof. And in Seaford, a four-storey building’s roof collapsed.

Sadly, when it comes to storms of this magnitude, there are no absolute guarantees. Trees will fall, rivers will flood and roofs will fail. However, the best way to minimise the risk is to invest in the highest quality flat roof. So if you are worried about the answer to the question, ‘can my flat roof withstand gale force winds?’, this is where High-Tech Membrane Roofing comes in.

High-Tech equals 100% quality assured

We are licensed installers for some of the most highly regarded roofing membrane manufacturers, including Protan, Cefil and Sarnafil. These products have been chosen for their market-leading technology and performance, boasting a range of benefits:

  • Fully secured to ensure maximum protection against wind uplift
  • Storm resistant
  • Dimensionally stable
  • Unaffected by expansion or contraction
  • 100% waterproof
  • Proven to perform in all climates
  • Impervious to moss and algae
  • Solar reflective and UV resistant
  • Safeguarded against blistering and cracking
  • Breathable to eliminate the risk of condensation
  • Maintenance free

And best of all, it’s all guaranteed for life!

Can your flat roof withstand gale force winds? Are you totally confident?

If the answer is ‘no’, it’s time to do something about it – do you really want to wait until the next storm hits and hope that you and your family remain safe and dry?
High-Tech Membrane Roofing offers two interest free credit options, as well as a rock-solid, no-quibble LIFETIME guarantee. We have an untarnished reputation across Essex, Kent and London and are 100% committed to delivering the best possible products, service and customer care.
Simply call us today to find out more.
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By Published On: February 26, 2020Categories: Flat Roof

  • By Steve Thornton

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