Are Flat Roofs a Good Choice?

Maybe you’re building or renovating your home, and you’re wondering whether or not to go with a flat roof.

Well, hopefully, the following information will help you make the right choice.

For starters, what’s a flat roof?

It is sometimes referred to as a low-sloped roof because, contrary to popular notion, they aren’t all flat; instead, they have a slight incline that helps with drainage.

For a long time, flat roofs were only on commercial buildings, but with time, homeowners have taken a liking towards it as an alternative to the pitched roofs.

Because of the touch of modernity, flat roofs have become interestingly beautiful and stylish. Besides aesthetics, there are other benefits of flat roofs such as:

1. Cost-effectiveness
   Flat roofs are pretty affordable; they only need few materials and few contractors, making flat roof installation relatively easy and affordable.
2. Versatile
   A flat roof has a lot to offer. You can turn it into a lovely relaxing rooftop patio or plant a garden up there, giving it a lush green cozy area.
   You can also have your HVAC unit up there.
3. Energy efficient
   With a flat roof, there’s no overhead space for unwanted warm air or escape of cool air, hence keeping your utility costs manageable.
4. Ease of maintenance
   Flat roofs are generally easy to access, which makes maintenance relatively easy as well.
   As a homeowner, you can navigate the roof, inspect areas of concern, and have them addressed before they get out of hand.
5. Access to more natural light
   If you love your home to have more natural light, a flat roof is ideal. They do not have angled overhangs present in pitched roofs that obstruct natural light rays.

The only drawbacks to flat roofs are

• They can be unreliable in cold weather; water and snow will most likely pool on the roof, which can cause water damage. But this problem can be tackled by weatherproofing the roof.
• Compared to pitched roofs, flat roofs have a shorter lifespan, often 10 -15 years.

Depending on your vision and dream, a flat roof can be the perfect choice for you or not; ultimately, the choice is yours.

Despite your choice, it is vital to have the right contractor to build a functional and beautiful roof for your property.

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For all your roofing concerns for residential and commercial roofing, we are here to help.

At Beach Cities Roofing, we can help you determine the right roofing system for you, whether it’s a new build or an upgrade.

We do roofing installation services, roof repairs, and maintenance for residents in Orange County and the Surrounding Areas.