When improving your flat roof, you have two options, re-roofing or overlaying the existing roof. However, many factors must be examined when considering an overlay. For example, you should consider how loud your current roof is. Seeking expert opinion from professional roofers will help you decide on the perfect option for your house. The fact that the roof appears in good shape should not be used to justify installing a covering over it.
Before an overlay, a study of the existing waterproofing and roof deck is required. There have been many cases of new materials being placed on old roofs only to discover that the roof deck has a problem requiring the entire system to be removed and re-roofed.
Unfortunately, most homeowners only seek professional assistance when water leaks into the building. This can lead to cheap repairs that only delay the problem for a brief duration until the repair fails or other roof issues arise. Roofs are the most crucial components of any structure, and investing in them will save you money elsewhere. Re-roofing requirements will always adhere to the same concepts as new work, but there may be complications, such as the desire to adapt, reuse, or layer existing materials.
