Flat Roofs

Tampa Roofs' roofing professionals will install a quality flat roof that will last for several years.

Utilize your roof space--both below and above--with a flat roof. A flat roof is, well, exactly as it sounds--flat. Tampa Roofs' flat roofs are designed with a slight inclination, to allow for storm water run-off. Flat roofs traditionally used a surface made up of tar and gravel, but such a surface would block the flow of water in colder areas that receive a great deal of precipitation.

Today, flat roofs use a continuous membrane covering that resists ponding water. In fact, Tampa Roofs can create a rooftop terrace atop a flat roof, whereby homeowners or commercial business owners can optimize the space as a living area. Many people are beginning to take notice of the wide-ranging benefits of a green roof, which is also a flat roof but with vegetation and soil.

Oftentimes, flat roofs experience roof leaks from any type of puncture or crack. That said, Tampa Roofs suggests you do not use your flat roof as a living area unless you specify beforehand the desire to do so. Why? Tampa Roofs must take additional steps to protect the roofing membrane of a flat roof that also serves as a traffic area.

Of all types of roofs, the flat roof is the most cost-efficient. Also, every bit of room space can be fully utilized both below and above the roof. Because pools of standing water are common with flat roofs, it's critical to have your flat roof maintained regularly, especially after a bad storm. However, if your flat roof is maintained throughout the years, it can last 30+ years.

For more information or your FREE QUOTE on Tampa Roofs' flat roofs, contact Tampa Roofs.