How To Lead A Flat Roof

A moss covered flat roof can lead to sagging joists and leaking roofs.

How to lead a flat roof.

Fibreglass and rubber flat roofs are far less likely to attract the same amount of moss and weeds that felt will especially if some effort is made to keep them free from grime. For first time homeowners it s typical to hire a professional contractor who can complete the flat roof installation for you and offer a full warranty for their work. Creating a flat roof can be completed as either a diy weekend project or by a professional contractor. Add firring pieces to the roof to increase the fall and keep the roof free of moss.

Thicker lead is used on longer bays joints along the length should be stepped to prevent rain seeping up through capillary action. Most commonly this is the technique that is used to fix a leaking bay roof window or flat lead roof but it can also be used in almost all leaks where a split or hole in the lead is the culprit. Lead should be laid in bays sections with joints between the bays formed over a wooden roll. Flat lead roofs should be laid with a slight fall.