Green Roofs and Solar Panels: Making Flat Roofs Work Harder

Green Roofs and Solar Panels: Making Flat Roofs Work Harder

Making flat roofs work harder in Birmingham, UK: Why combine green roofs and solar panels? Cities are searching for ways to make buildings better adapted to their local climates, and here is one strong option for flat roofs in Birmingham, UK. Green roofs, covered with...
Comparing EPDM, TPO, and PVC Roofing Systems

Comparing EPDM, TPO, and PVC Roofing Systems

EPDM, TPO, and PVC each present pros and cons. They perform differently in energy use, weather resistance, and heat insulation. Durability varies, as do costs. Two have less environmental impact than the third. Then there is a choice of energy ratings. Each of these...

Walking on a flat roof: safety, checks, and best practices

Walking on a flat roof can be dangerous. This short guide outlines steps to increase safety. The best advice is: Don’t do it unless you really have to. If careful checks and decisions allow you to go ahead, follow the steps to reduce risks as much as possible. Before...
Signs Your Flat Roof Needs Repair or Replacement

Signs Your Flat Roof Needs Repair or Replacement

Your roof sees and hears far more than you. It bears witness to storms and sun, night and day, summer heat and winter cold. Like an attentive friend, it listens to the creaking and shifting of the house and reacts to every minor crisis within. You think it is a solid...
10 Common Flat Roof Problems in Birmingham

10 Common Flat Roof Problems in Birmingham

Standing water from poor drainage and clogged gutters is the most common problem with flat roofs. Water pooling on the roof contributes to leaks, which can cause serious internal damage and become dangerous if they undermine the structural integrity of the building....