A flat roof is easy to maintain if it has been installed on a solid surface. If this is not the case, the owner of the building should contact their insurance company or builder. It’s also important that there are no pre-existing damages to the roof prior to the installation of the rubber membrane. This will increase the chances of leaks in future years. Read more about flat roofs below.

Is a flat roof easy to install?

Flat roofs, especially EPDM roofs, are very easy and fast to install by an experienced contractor. Installing such a roof normally doesn’t take any longer than working with other types of roofs like asphalt shingles or tile. Flat roofs can be installed in one day! However, every contractor will have a different preference. Some contractors prefer to work fast, while others will go slow and focus on details. Either way is fine, as long as the customer is happy with the completed installation.

Is a flat roof easy to maintain?

Do you need to clean your flat roof or need help from quality roofers Northampton? When it comes to cleaning a rubber membrane EPDM flat roof, there are two types of cleaners: Inorganic or organic. Inorganic cleaners contain chemicals such as hydrochloric acid and sulphuric acid which should only be used by professional contractors. Organic cleaners mostly consist of dishwater detergent. Even though those organic cleaners work well for cleaning a rubber membrane EPDM flat roof, they can cause damage if used incorrectly!

What about fibreglass flat roofing?

Fibreglass flat roofing is a cost-effective solution. Fibreglass is an excellent material for flat roofs because it can be easily recycled and reused. Fibreglass flat roofs are easy to clean; you only need water and a mop! Fibreglass membranes do not usually require any roof maintenance.

When should I wash my flat roof?

We recommend that you first:

Is your roof dirty on the surface? Does moss, algae or lichen grow on your roof? If so we advise you to use a professional cleaner such as Sulphamic Acid Wash (SAW) which will remove that dirt without damaging your membrane. Is there oil or black streaks on top of that fibreglass substrate? In this case, we advise you to powerwash the substrate with our hot/cold pressure washer, this will remove that oil or black streaks.

Can I use acid to clean my membrane?

It is strictly forbidden to use acid on fibreglass membranes as it will eat away the substrate.

What about Kemper flat roofing systems?

The Kemper flat roofing system is one of the most popular solutions. Kemper is a system that uses a heavy-duty rubber sheet, coated with colour fade protection. This solution is very durable and ideal for commercial roofs.

Is it difficult to maintain Kemper flat roofing systems? In order to maintain your Kemper membrane properly, you will need to make sure the roof does not accumulate dirt, moss or algae on the surface.