Why Choose Flat Roofing for your Home

Essential part of the house is the roof. Roofing keeps us safe from the harmful rays of the sun and to keep the rain out. It might be nice to have a view of the starry sky every night but we can get colds from low temperatures. By morning, early sunshine is good but weather changes. That's why depending on some countries, and especially on their weather, quality roof is important. So if you plan to built a house, should choose a top roofing company to suit your house needs.


Roof Basic Types:

  • gable roof
A roof consisting of a single ridge made entirely of common rafters.

  • gambrel roof
A roof slope formed as if the top of the triangular roof were cut off and replaced with a less steeply sloped cap. This cap has a peak ridge at the center of it.

  • mansard roof
A type of roof curbed in which the pitch of the upper portion of the sloping side is slight and that the lower portions is steep, the lower portion is usually interrupted by dormer windows.

  • hipped roof
A roof which rises from all four sides of a building.

  • shed roof
Half of the triangular roof with a slope on one side only.

  • flat roof
A roof that is either pitched or leveled to provide for drainage.

Flat roofing experts said that by far, the biggest advantage of having a flat roof is the expense. From the initial building and installation of the materials most often used to cover up the roof, flat roofs are fairly cheap. Another advantage is that you can use the space once the roof was done. You can get your air conditioning units off the ground to put up the roof. Also, you can install solar panels on the roof that are less obvious from the curb. You can also start a rooftop garden or design a living roof.

Finally, in commercial and residential flat roofing, flat roofs are more accessible than sloped roofs. Cleaning of gutters, making repairs and installing things like solar panels or satellite dishes became easier and less expensive to do as well.


Meanwhile, the biggest disadvantage of having a flat roof is drainage or lack thereof. Flat roof drain but do not as efficient as as with any kind of roof pitch. So the water has a tendency to puddle or remain on the roof, which can lead to the roofing material to breaking down and eventual along the seams. Flat roofing that uses inexpensive materials like rubber, EPDM, TPO, or bitumen. But being relatively inexpensive and easy to install, most of them have a lifespan of 10-15 years. You'll get flat roofing repair services from flat roofing installers who are well-versed in the Canadian safety standards and are committed in supplying the best quality at the most affordable prices.


Contact or inquire at the nearest flat roofing experts or Dillon Roofing Newmarket to help enlighten you more about flat roofing and find the product that is perfect for your budget needs.

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