If you have ever wondered what makes flat roofs so much different than standard pitch roofs, our flat roof blog category will be a good place to start reading.
In our flat roof education category, you will find the number of topics related to flat roof repair, replacement, installation, and maintenance. Due to the fact that low-slope roofs are susceptible to problems that are intrinsic only two slopes below 3:12, (3 on 12) they require different methods, materials, and maintenance than standard pitched roofs, therefore, they belong in their own category.
Here are examples of some of our most informative flat roof educational articles:
Flat Roof Problems – Pros and Cons
Flat Roof Materials – Easy Expert Advice
How to Deal with Flat Roof Repairs
If you want a quick lesson to get you up to speed on the topic,, flat roofs are more susceptible to leaks because of the force of gravity caused by their low pitch. Quite simply,, the pitch of a roof affects the force of gravity because of its horizontal or vertical axis.
When a roof is more horizontal than it is vertical (a.k.a. “Flatter”) the force of gravity instead of pulling the water down off of your roof tries to pull the water through the roof so it sits on the roof longer and with more force… And that causes more leaks.
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