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In this article we look at the top 3 things to focus on when we inspect a flat roof for building insurance purposes. Pooling Water Since your roof is flat, when it rains or snows, there’s nowhere for that precipitation to go. As your home settles over time, the roof itself will shift a bit, meaning it might not be as level as it was when it was first installed. This may cause water to pool in divots and dips in your roof. While most materials are manufactured to hold up to water, you should drain these pools as soon as possible and check to make sure that water didn’t seep into lower layers of the roof. If pooling is allowed to linger, it’s likely to deteriorate the exterior of your roof, shortening the lifetime of the flat roof. Crack in Roof Flat roofs tend to have more pressure exerted on them, since they are flat instead of slanted. Sometimes this pressure can build up, and if the pressure and stress become excessive, it can cause your roof to crack. In the event that your roof do...

Moss can shorten the life span of your roof and result in costly repairs or even the replacement of the roof coverings . Homeowners may think moss on roofs is just a cosmetic problem or even pretty. Yet leaving it in place can damage the roof and the timber components of the roof. Some of the problems caused by moss growth are detailed below for your reference; – Moss acts like a sponge, absorbing and storing large amounts of moisture and rainwater which causes the roof to be constantly wet. If the moisture travels beneath the roof covering, it could cause the timbers to the roof to corrode, resulting in both structural and cosmetic damage which could lead to costly repairs or even the replacement of the roof coverings. Should the wood roof sheathing become wet, it can readily cause mold growth and serious decay, this may cause the roof to lose its structural integrity and can become unsafe. The main benefit of a pitched roof is the easy drainage of water due to the sloped angle. How...

Spotting an issue with your flat roof early can save you a lot in potentially unnecessary costs. Failing to identify problems won’t require just a flat roof repair , but it may result in a full flat roof replacement .  Since your roof is flat, when it rains or snows, water could potentially collect in a puddle on your roof. As your home settles over time, the roof itself will shift a bit, meaning it might not be as level as it was when it was first installed. This may cause water to pool in divots and dips in your roof. While most materials are manufactured to hold up to water, you should drain these pools as soon as possible and check to make sure that water doesn't seep into lower layers of the roof. If pooling is allowed to linger, it’s likely to deteriorate the exterior of your roof, shortening the lifetime of the flat roof. Often caused by the previous point, although moss, lichens and algae may not seem like major problems, they signify that your roof may be lacking some atte...