In an ideal world, where a structural issue or property damage does not require a flat roof specialist to work immediately, certain times of the calendar can be better for fitting or replacing a roof than others. This does not mean that a roof installed at one time of the year is different to another; experts and specialists are capable of providing the same high-quality results regardless of the day, but it does mean that they might have to prepare for different eventualities and certain days are easier than others. Typically, the best time to get your flat roof installed is late spring. Y ..read more

Some may joke about Manchester having a wet climate, but the almost incessant rain around these parts has been less out of the ordinary than in other parts of Britain, while the last 18 months have been the wettest on record across England. Notwithstanding the El Nino effect currently impacting global weather, which is a regular and natural cycle, the expectation is that this is part of a new normal, especially as the last year has brought record worldwide temperatures every month. In this warmer climate model, winters will be wetter and summers drier . If you have flat roofing , you may wo ..read more

After a long winter, most people are ready for some sunshine and to enjoy being outside in their garden. However, it’s hard to do this when faced with the constant mess of dead leaves and branches.  That is why it is essential to call flat roof specialists in to clean your gutters and remove all the winter debris, so you can sit in your garden and truly be able to relax.  Over the winter months, fallen leaves, twigs, acorns and pinecones accumulate in the gutters, particularly when there are strong winds blowing them off the trees.  As more and more land, they get harder to ..read more

At the first sight of sunshine and blue skies, Brits start to get excited about spring when they can enjoy being in their garden more and feeling closer to nature.  That is why now is the time many homeowners think about sprucing up their flowerbeds and raking the dead leaves up so their house and garden look their best for the sunnier weather.  For those who have flat roofs, there are some essential maintenance jobs to see to before spring is finally here. For a start, it is worth waiting for a clear day and going to check the roof thoroughly. You will need to know whether the g ..read more

Few things are more desirable in a home than having a nice garden. But for many, that is far from the reality. You may only have a small patch or even just a concrete backyard. Adding some floral blooms is not easy. However, if you have a flat roof, it may be possible to do quite a bit with this to provide some colour. As long as you can access it safely, it is a space you can make good use of and can bring a lot of greenery, often in short supply in a densely built-up city like Manchester. Writing for the Guardian , gardening author Allan Jenkins recently wrote about his rooftop terrace ga ..read more

One key advantage flat roofs have over typical pitched roofs is that they can serve as a functional multipurpose space, and a consultation with experienced expert specialists will help you maximise the value of your roof. This has been a known advantage of flat roofing for thousands of years, with them being a profoundly important part of Persian, Arabian and Ancient Egyptian architecture. It took significantly longer for these types of buildings to become ubiquitous in Europe and the United Kingdom, simply due to weather considerations; with more rainfall and freeze-thaw cycles to contend ..read more

The old phrase ‘fix the roof when the sun is shining’ is not always apt. Sometimes the sun can seem very bright on a winter’s day, especially when there is lots of reflective snow lying around. At this time, a flat roof can be covered in the stuff and with the recent wintry weather hitting the north of England hard, many will wonder what the effects of heavy snow might be on such a roof. There are a couple of real problems to consider . Firstly, while pitched roofs won’t hold a lot of snow as it slides off, it can pile up and weigh down a flat roof, damaging the structure. This may not mea ..read more

There are a growing number of cases where a flat roof can be the ideal solution for your home, office or industrial building, particularly given the cost savings on materials, the options for rooftop storage, efficient installation and easy maintenance in the hands of specialists . However, there are some well-worn assumptions about flat roofs that are either anachronistic or outright mythical, and with that in mind here are some of the biggest and most important myths to debunk and fact-check. Flat Roofs Are Not Actually Flat Contrary to popular belief, flat roofs are legally required to ..read more

There are many advantages of having a flat roof, from lower installation costs to better energy efficiency. But it is still important to look after it in just the same way you would a pitched roof, including making sure the flashing is in good condition.    With flat roofs, metal flashings help to protect against dampness, particularly as flat roofs do not drain water as quickly as sloped ones. Therefore, rainwater remains on the roof materials for longer.    The risk is that water pooling may occur if it does not drain fast enough, and this could result in it seeping thro ..read more

According to the Met Office, winter officially begins on December 1st, but late November has already brought the most wintry of conditions, especially across the northern half of Britain. That means many households in Stockport with flat roofs could soon be noticing some damage caused by the frigid conditions, which will require repairs as soon as possible. There are various ways in which snow and ice can damage a flat roof . The most obvious of these is if you have any small cracks to start with. Because water expands as it gets near to freezing point and below, any moisture that freezes w ..read more