Flat roofing systems are different from the kind of roofs most homes have because they require special knowledge and skills. We know that flat roofs are different and that property owners need contractors who have worked on these kinds of roofs before. At Professional Roofers Toronto, we have lots of experience with flat roofing systems all over the area and know what it takes to make them work and last.
In Mississauga there are many commercial buildings, apartment complexes and modern homes that use flat or low-slope roofs to maximize the space inside and make the building work better. These roofing systems have to hold heavy machinery, give maintenance workers a safe way to get to the roof or be used as recreational areas for those who live in the structure. Because of these different uses, careful planning is required during installation to make sure the roofing membrane can handle these extra stresses while still protecting against the weather.
Drainage is probably the most important part of designing and installing a flat roofing system because water can’t just rely on gravity to get to the collecting sites. Traditional pitched roofs send water to the gutters but flat roofs need carefully planned slope patterns and strategically placed drains to keep water from building up. If not managed correctly standing water can seriously damage the membrane and cause it to fail early, damage the structure and cost a lot to fix the water damage inside.
We’ve seen many flat roofs that had problems because the wrong materials were used or the installation wasn’t done properly and didn’t take into account the local conditions and performance requirements. When choosing the right membrane system you need to think about how the building will be used, how many people will be walking through it, how much exposure it will have to the environment and how easy it will be to maintain. Different membrane technologies have different pros and cons that need to match the requirements of a project to get the best results.
When putting on a flat roof you need to pay attention to every detail and follow the manufacturer’s instructions to the letter at every stage of construction. To do things like prepare the substrate, install insulation, apply the membrane and integrate the flashing you need special skills and quality control measures. We use thorough installation methods that meet both industry standards and the manufacturer’s instructions to make sure the product works and lasts as long as possible. \Flat roofs need maintenance programs more than any other kind of roof because small problems can become big ones if not addressed. Regular inspections help find problems before they affect the system or the inside of the building. We recommend you set up regular maintenance routines that include cleaning debris, cleaning drains, checking membranes and fixing any problems that come up right away.
When flat roofs get too bad to fix, the only way to protect the building and prevent problems from happening again is to do a full roof replacement. It takes careful planning to make sure the replacement process doesn’t cause too much trouble and new materials are installed over structurally sound substrates. We plan and execute replacement projects thoroughly to get results that last.
Targeted Roof Repair can fix certain flat roof problems without having to replace the whole system. To make repairs work you need to correctly identify the problem and use the right repair procedures that work with the materials you already have. We look at repair options to see when small changes can save money and when bigger fixes are needed.
Because flat roofing systems are so complex you need to hire contractors who know a lot about the many types of membranes, how to install them and how they work in different situations. It takes more than just regular roofing work to know how to use adhesive systems, mechanical attachment methods and specialist flashing features. We stay up to date on flat roofing technologies so we can do the job right.
Because of the seasons in Mississauga flat roofing materials need to be able to handle temperature changes, moisture exposure and UV radiation. To make sure the materials and installation procedures last as long as possible and work as well as possible various environmental factors need to be considered.
During the installation of a flat roof quality control checks ensure the system meets performance criteria and provides protection for the people and things inside the structure. Systematic checks at critical building stages help find and fix any installation problems early on before they affect how the system works.
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