Although most residential roofs are peaked, many newer homes and portions of older homes are protected by flat roofs, which is horizontal or nearly horizontal. A flat roof presents a whole new set of challenges to adequately protect your home from the elements.
Traditionally flat roofs have used a tar and gravel based surface, which, as long as there was no pooling of water, was sufficient to prevent penetration. However, these surfaces would tend to fail in colder climates, where ice dams and freezing conditions could block the flow of water. Similarly, flat roofs tend to be sensitive to sagging of the roof reversing the subtle grading of the surface.
The modern flat roofs installed by Walker Contracting, the leading Toronto flat roof contractor, use a continuous membrane covering which, combined with slight sloping of the roof surface, better resists water pooling. These membranes are applied as a continuous sheet where possible, though sealants and adhesives are available to allow for bonding multiple sheets and dealing with structures penetrating the roof surface.
Walker Contracting has expert Toronto flat roofing contractors with over 30 years of experience installing and repairing flat roofing systems.
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What can Walker Contracting Inc. do to make your Toronto area home more comfortable, convenient and energy efficient? Find out by calling us today at 416-233-7086 to schedule a roof inspection and estimate. Or simply fill out the request form on this page.
