When building a house of your own, roofing is possibly not the first thing to enter your mind, but it is one of the most important parts of home design. Flat roofs have an appeal for many, and if this is something that you are considering for your home firstly you should have a professional such as this Gloucester Roofer specialising in Flat Roofing Gloucester to install it for you. If it is something that you are weighing up, here are some of the advantages and disadvantages to having a flat roof…
Advantages:
Cost – One of the obvious main advantages is cost – it is cheaper to build a flat roof as both materials and time spent in labour are both lower, so if you are on a tight budget, this is a definite way to keep costs lower.
Maintenance – Flat roofs are easier to inspect for problems meaning that you can get on top of problems quickly before they become a costly and destructive issue that then costs a lot of time and money to repair.
Disadvantages:
Style – Some people just don’t like the appearance of flat roofs, so it is a good idea to have a look at images of homes like yours with both flat roofs and other roof types to see if you like it.
Insulation – Flat roofs are not as well equipped to provide insulation, so you will have to factor this into the design of your home if you live in the UK! Of course, if you are building in a warmer country this is not a concern as it will work to your advantage.