Give Your Flat Roof The Once Over Before Those Cold Winter Days Arrive

High-Tech Membrane Roofing Ltd can inspect and advise on any existing or potential problems which your roof could endure over the Winter

If you have any worries about the wear and tear of your roof, our team here at High-Tech Membrane Roofing Ltd – Basildon’s leading flat roofing company – can inspect and advise on any existing or potential problems which your roof could endure over the Winter.

But don’t delay. To delay would be a costly risk, especially with the colder months ahead.

Every day your roof is exposed to damage from natural causes, wind, rain, ice and sunlight all affect roofing materials differently.

  • Excessive heat and UV rays from sunlight can cause roofs to deteriorate
  • Snow on the roof can cause what is known as an “ice dam” which causes reservoirs of water that seep under the tiles leading to serious damage underneath the surface
  • Wind damage is your roof’s worst enemy, apart from blowing off loose or broken roof components, high winds can cause changes in air pressure in and around the roof, lifting off tiles, ridging and flashing.

During Winter, snow and ice are common on roofs. During the day, ice melts, only to refreeze when the night becomes cold. The re-formed ice along the sides of the roof can cause problems as the moisture goes underneath the roof and leaks into your house

A leaky roof is probably the last thing you want when you’re struggling to keep the cold weather out! Plus a leaking roof can be difficult and costly to repair

Your roof is the most important part of your home; it protects the walls and foundation from internal damage.

One of our highly-trained flat roofing specialists can tell you how weather-damaged your roof has become, and offer you the best and most cost-effective solution to repair it.

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We have installed and guaranteed over 5,000 domestic projects – every roof we install comes complete with a LIFETIME guarantee, to give you absolute peace of mind.

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To book an appointment or discuss any aspect of roofing care, call us here at High-Tech.

By Published On: September 23, 2011Categories: Flat Roof, Flat Roof Maintenance, Roof Protection
  • By Steve Thornton

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