Updating Your Flat Roof To Fibre Glass

When it comes to updating your flat roof your first thought may be to redo the felt roof that has lasted you ten years or more before it started leaking. however, did you know there is another option? That’s right, fibreglass roofing is the next level in flat roof weatherproofing.

Fibreglass roofing is more hardwearing than felt roofing with the added bonus of no joins, making it less likely to leak. Fibreglass roofing is also flat and can be colour, be glossy in appearance or Matt and will give a sleek appearance, rather than the gritty appearance of felt roofing.

The cost of fibreglass roofing is slightly more per square metre, however, if maintained correctly then roofing will last longer, bringing the cost down over a longer period of time.

Fibreglass roofing can be applied around skylights, lantern roofs, garage roofs and flat roof extensions. It can also be used on office blocks and warehouses.

One question people often ask is will fibreglass roofing crack? The answer to this is during the warmer weather you may notice cracks appear. These are known as expansion cracks as the roof heats. once the weather cools the coating will return to its original appearance.

You may wonder if you can install and fibreglass roof yourself. It is advised to use an experienced roofer who will supply guaranteed workmanship and material. This is important due to the cost of replacing the fibreglass roof should it fail. If you attempt the roof yourself you will need to prefer the base correctly, familiarise yourself with the installation process and although cheaper to do it yourself, you will be risking the cost of replacing yourself if the roof leaks or is fitted incorrectly.

Researching a roofer can be daunting, so seek recommendations from other homeowners.