Southeastern Premier Roofing Flat Roof Installation and Repair

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Southeastern Premier Roofing Flat Roof
Installation and Repair

• Southeastern Premier Roofing professional service
  provider Close your eyes and think of the word
  'roof.' What images come to mind? Chances are
  you're picturing the roof of a traditional house
  with a clear peak, and a sloped, shingled surface
  allowing for rain to roll naturally off into the
  gutters. It is probably the roof of your own
  house or the house you grew up in. Now if you
  open your eyes and take a look at the buildings
  around town, you will be surprised how many roofs
  look nothing like this. Today, we no longer think
  the Earth is flat, but our roofs certainly are.
  From Office buildings to contemporary homes, many
  architects favour the clean lines and sharp
  angles provided by flat roofs.
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• Flat roofs offer a unique set of challenges to
  the roofer. Since the roof is not sloped, they do
  not allow for the natural runoff of rain and snow
  of more traditional roof designs. They are more
  exposed to the harsh rigors of winter and summer
  weather and much more prone to pooling water.
  Because of this, they do not typically last as
  long as their peaked and sloped brethren. The
  roofing material is much more likely to rip, tear
  and puncture leading to an increased likelihood
  of leaks and all the additional damage that
  entails.
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• Fortunately, roofing materials manufacturers are
  answering the call for new flat roofs. Modern
  roofing materials are being made better and
  stronger. These materials include rubber,
  asphalt, PVC, and even spray-on foam
  applications. Many can now carry warranties up to
  20 years. If properly built, flashed and
  maintained a flat roof will not leak.

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Hire The Right Flat Roof Contractor For Your
Job It is of supreme importance that you have the
right roofing contractor for the job. Installing
flat roofs requires a specialized skill set. You
need to be sure your contractor is providing your
roof with the best materials for your specific
job, and knows how to best flash, seal and drain
the roof of your building. Not only are flat
roofs more prone to leaking if not properly
built, their leaks are also much harder to
diagnose. You must be certain you hire a
professional with experience and success with
this type of roof. Otherwise you might end up
with a recurring problem and an increasingly
large cost to repair what should have been fixed
correctly the first time. There is no substitute
for a flat roofing specialist with a history of
demonstrable success and knowledge of the local
weather conditions that will batter your home or
office. For anyone who is dealing with a leaking
flat roof or who wants to install a new one on
their home or business property, we suggest a
good search session using the Internet, and then
a rousing inspection of the potential roofing
contractors' websites that you are interested in
hiring. Look for testimonials, money-back
guarantees, and rip-off reports online about
these businesses. You'll be surprised what you
may find online, and that surprise will turn to
delight when the appropriate company delivers a
superior roof for your property!