Single-Ply Flat Roofing – the Best Solution for Your Commercial Premises

Years of experience installing flat roofing systems on commercial premises across the South East

Here at High Tech Membrane Roofing we have many years experience installing flat roofing systems on commercial premises across Essex.

Flat roofs are a design feature predominant among commercial or public buildings such as factories, schools, warehouses and leisure premises. These organisations or businesses tend to want to maximise internal space unlike to domestic properties which don’t require attic storage, and need to be energy efficient, particularly if they operate 24-7.

Finding the right flat roofing product to provide adequate protection from the elements and maximise insulation is crucial in business because of the disruption which can be caused to the production line or operation when a system fails.

Traditional flat roofing materials like felt have a tendency to prematurely fail which has led to an increasingly number of commercial operations to opt for a stronger product which has a longer lifespan.

Over time, felt roofs can blister in hot weather and become brittle. This can cause movement within the felt system and place stress on the more vulnerable points. The mineral felt itself can also attract unsightly moss and algae growth which can further degrade the roof surface.

Before long, the break down can cause damage to the under decking and timber joists, leading to a leak.

Here at High-Tech Membrane Roofing Ltd we specialise in the installation of maintenance-free PVC single-ply flat roofing systems to both commercial and domestic premises across the Basildon area and beyond.

Single-Ply comprises strong flexible sheets composed mainly of synthetic polymer. All joins carry a fusion weld-forming continuous waterproofing and are 100% resistant to weathering, chemical oxidation and UV radiation and no artificial surface protection is required.

Not only is its performance against the elements outstanding, installation time is speedy which is important for businesses such as factories which need to maintain productivity.

High-Tech Membrane Roofing is licensed to install Protan , Sarnafil and Alwitra Single-Ply systems

By Published On: July 21, 2011Categories: Flat Roof
  • By Steve Thornton

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In 1999, High-Tech Membrane Roofing introduced homeowners in Essex, Kent and London regions to the most advanced flat roofing systems offering the ultimate in flat roof protection.

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