Flat Roof Protection

[stevec000]

got a small flat roof about 4xsq .it is not to bad but I would like to give it a little more protection and I know you can buy a few products for it but what do you recommend ..its got like a tar sort of covering with small stones on it just now..
many thanks guys

[beejay1124]

v few flat roofs are done with stone finish now-what age is the roof?

[stevec000]

1965 ish

[beejay1124]

right---its lasted well

[Old_Geezer]

My kitchen extension has lots of stones on it. Was there when I bought the house. And lots of moss, and until the spring had accumulated some other plants too ! Not keen on flat rooves. If this one gives problems I'll probably get someone to replace it with a sloping one. (A double story extension would be nice but no doubt out of the question.)

[stevec000]

sure has that's why I want to and some protection and I know its expensive to get the experts in

[beejay1124]

flat rooves ok-if done well and looked after(clear of moss ,clean out gutters etc)

[beejay1124]

what area is it?

[SlackAlice]

At over 40yrs old its done well. Due you get water pooling on it in dips, any leaks?

[heathfield]

OG, I'm disappointed. Even though we contantly hear about "rooves" on those interminable TV house restoration programmes, the word is "roofs"!

[BRIGHT SPARK]

If you can design a flat roof to hold water ...then it will never leak ...as its the heat from the sun that does most damage..followed by window cleaners!

[buildersmate]

Surely that's called a penthouse paddling-pool?

[alavahalf]

You can easily install an EDPM sheet of rubber yourself. It should easily last you another 40 years.
Have a look here http://www.permaroofstore.co.uk/products/flat-roof-kits/firestone-membrane-flat-roof-kits-permaroof-in-a-box

I'm not going to tell you how to do it... just have a look at the videos.
I've used it quite a few times, and when properly installed, it should never leak again.