Considering a Flat Roof in Boynton Beach, Florida?

If you are considering making the choice to put a flat roof on your home or business, please considering the following problems that can occur:

Flat roofs may be used as an easy roofing technique but they are not recommended for homeowners. Due to the construct, they are vulnerable to sagging, leakage, damage when any remodeling, repairs, or add-on occur. Flat roofs are made from a number of materials, some of the higher end ones being metal roofs using copper or tin. Using metal sheets for the roof allows the pieces to be soldered together which does give a more sealed finish.Other materials that can be used on flat roofing are gravel and aphalt. These are the most popular options because of the price. In high moisture climates, asphalt tends to break down the fastest but it also easy to repair. So if you are okay with constantly fixing your roof, this option is still viable.

A rubber material is also used sometimes as well as vinyl.

While such roofs aren’t recommended for buildings and residential homes they can still be applied, and are in some instances where the benefit outweighs the consistency.

Michael Gustafson

Michael Gustafson

Gustafson Roofing is a local, family-owned roofing company that has been serving the Boynton Beach, Florida area since 1948. As one of the most experienced roofing contractors in the region, Gustafson Roofing provides a full range of roofing services, from installation of new roofing systems to repairs and maintenance. They are experts in roof replacements, installing various types of roofs, including asphalt shingle, metal, tile, and flat roofs. In addition to reroofing, the company offers roof leak repairs and inspection services to keep clients’ roofs protected. With over 60 years in business, Gustafson Roofing prides itself on quality craftsmanship and customer satisfaction.