Flat Roofing Bedford

The flat roofing of yesteryear was usually carried out using roofing felt. The felt was more often than not reinforced by adding stone chips or gravel to give it a little more protection from the rays of the sun. However in a few years, this felt would often become brittle from both sun and cold, making it quite inflexible, and, unable to cope with the expansion and contraction due to the changing seasonal weather conditions, it split and cracked, creating leaks.

More often than not, the water from these leaks would seep through into the underlying substrate, (often chipboard), which would then soak it up rather like a sponge. This water if left to its own devices, may then start any timber framework rotting, causing potential structural damage. It is a well-known fact that most insurance companies gave a flat roof only a 10 or at most a 12-year life span during which time it would often need constant repair and maintenance. Hardly surprising then that flat roofs quickly fell out of favour, and were always viewed with suspicion.

However, as Bedford flat roofing provider specialists, we at Avant-Garde are pioneering a resurgence of the flat roof, thanks to our innovative range of products and processes. But as well as offering three different product ranges all providing different solutions according to differing circumstances, we are also proud to announce that we can offer a green roofing solution that fits in beautifully with of our flat roof ethos, and is a superb product for the eco-minded homeowner.

Green roofing is a product of Mother Nature. Not only is it eco-friendly, it is also aesthetically pleasing. It comprises of a mixture of sedum and vegetation, and it is something that Avant-Garde, the Bedfordshire flat roofing specialists, have been proud to champion over the last twenty years, during which time, it has grown in popularity. But before deciding whether your premises is suitable for a green roof however, it is necessary to carry out a thorough survey of the structure of your property. This is down to the fact that a green roof is considerable more heavy than a conventional flat roof.