Our flat roofing membrane should be your first choice!
With public sector funding at critical levels as a result of the Government’s ongoing austerity measures, it’s now more important than ever for local authorities to make savings on their capital projects.
Employee and public safety must remain paramount in the design of new buildings and therefore cutting corners by using below standard materials or design is simply not an option.
Flat roofs are a common feature in local authority building design, particularly within schools and leisure centres which require significant roof coverage.
Advances in technology and the manufacturing of superior flat roofing materials means that these buildings can now continue to save money post installation through the elimination of maintenance.
The increased durability of roofing systems such as single ply PVC membranes provides a cost-effective solution in both the short and long-term and already many counties are choosing this option.
Here are eight important benefits offered by single ply PVC membranes for architects:
PVC membranes have an excellent reputation within the industry for providing protection against the elements (essential for any building but especially those which accommodate several hundred people). PVC membranes benefit from heat-welded seams which maintain flexibility during their lifetime which helps it to counteract the effects of thermal damage.
PVC roofing membranes typically last well over three decades. Manufacturers usually offer commercial customers a 25-year guarantee – and many extend the same protection to residential clients. Felt roofs on the other hand only offer a lifespan of between 10 and 20 years.
Single Ply flat roofs provide superior support in commercial projects which require heavy equipment to be installed on a roof such as air conditioning or heating units.
Single Ply PVC membranes offer improved energy efficiency compared to rubber or bitumen flat roofs by reflecting the sun’s heat and keeping buildings warm when outside temperatures plummet. The latter roofing design can heat up roofs during the summer resulting in higher air conditioning bills while in winter they frequently allow heat to escape.
PVC membranes are 100% recyclable, reducing the amount of old roofing being sent to landfill and building a more sustainable future for the construction industry.
Organisations which are keen to project a greener philosophy can opt for an Eco Green Roof to help regenerate local wildlife habitats and become a home for many species of birds and spiders.
Eco Green flat roofs can improve air quality immediately above the building removing levels of sulphur dioxide and nitrous acid. It can also significantly reduce air conditioning costs in the summer by helping to keep the building cool naturally.
PVC membranes are considered to be one of the most weather-resistant flat roofing solutions on the market. This means that common leaks and damage caused by extremes of temperature, snow, rain and wind will be virtually eliminated during the lifecycle of the roof – dramatically lowering maintenance costs.
There are many more benefits to single ply PVC membrane flat roofs aside from cost and performance. This modern solution has transformed local authority building design in terms of aesthetics, performance and cost.
