Glass On Flat Roof

Curvetech glass or polycarbonate dome.

Glass on flat roof.

Frameless glass roofs. The flat roof is torch on bitumen with torch on flashing this roof has been patched repaired previously torch on felt roofs have an approximate life span of 10 12 years merely as a covering. If the glass forms part of an accessible roof area then it may need to be treated as a. Don t go thinking that modern houses with flat roofs only look good though as these innovative designs actually have practical properties as well.

Structural glass can be utilised in roofing areas to create a fully glazed roof to any space or room. In addition to the normal considerations of thermal and solar control we need to consider the safety of the overhead glazing. Glass roofs need a minimum slope the absolute minimum is 1 so rainwater will help wash away any debris dust and leaves that settle there. However depending on the severity of the damage and the type of material installed repairing a flat roof can cost as much as 600 800.

Glass roofs uk specialise in the manufacture and supply of glass bonded roofs and glazing products. These new flat roof skylights are fitted in a pvc curb and topped with one of two covers. With a wealth of experience in the aluminium glazing sector and our partnership with an innovative design team glass roofs uk is able to offer an extensive product range manufactured to the very highest standards from our two manufacturing sites. Cellular glass insulation for your flat roof is composed of crushed glass that is placed in a mould and heated to a high temperature.

Pvc membranes are easy to maintain and repair. Designed with flat roofs in mind curvetech glass is a curved edge to edge cover that allows rainwater to easily disperse off the glass. Especially useful in internal rooms where external windows are far away or small and rear extensions where side windows may be restricted due to neighbouring properties. It is available in flat or tapered blocks and provides a thermal resistance of 4 69.

A typical flat roof repair costs at least 350 400 and involves locating sources of leaks and patching the seams or holes. We would recommend a different covering such as grp fibre glass.