Why do Flat Roofs Leak?

Flat roofs are a sleek, modern addition to a building, which are a particularly common feature in commercial properties or buildings that are used for industrial purposes.

Flat roofing is also popular amongst some homeowners with modern properties, as they are a great way to save space, while also keeping your property’s aesthetic sleek and elegant.

However, while flat roofs bring property owners a lot of benefits, there are also some drawbacks. The most common dilemma that people experience with flat roofs is when they leak. Although it is not often that a well-maintained roof will leak (even if it is flat), if you neglect to take care of a flat roof, then you will be even more likely to see signs of leaking appearing.

This is because, due to the absence of an angled roof, it is far more difficult for water to run off the roof, as it would in a roof with an angled shape. Normally, the water would just drip off. Whereas, with a flat or low slope roof, leaks can be caused by retained pools of water which have not been able to run off the roof.

This leaking could also have been caused by a number of other factors. This includes the age of your roof, whether it has deteriorated in some areas, damage to your roof’s membrane, or ponding water (which is especially common in flat roofs).

This build up of moisture can cause significant problems, including (as well as leaks) rotting, mould, and even partial flooding in more extreme cases. In the instance that you do find that your flat roof is showing signs of leaking, the most important thing to do is enlist the services of a professional, who will undertake a thorough inspection of the roof.

That way, the cause of the leak can be identified, and then the roof can be repaired in a way which ensures that this does not happen again.

At Stapleford Roofing, we provide our customers with a dependable, highly professional roofing repair service. If you are experiencing leaks in your flat roof, get in touch with our expert team of repair specialists, and we will have the problem fixed for you in no time at all.