Your home’s roof is of paramount importance when it comes to assessing the efficiency of sheltering, drainage, ventilation and durability characteristics, and depending on these, the frequency of maintenance required. After you’ve considered the pitch of the roof, its structure, the type of covering and weatherproofing layer, you can address the roofing services Liverpool for custom advice, and if you have problems with the guttering, Liverpool also has the answers.

There are some particularities to flat and pitched roofs that require certain maintenance and determine a higher or lower degree of difficulty involved in the restoration process.
Pitched roofs can be sloped to different angles and irrespective of whether they are gabled or cross gabled, pyramid, simple or cross hipped, mansard or gambrel roofs, they can be considered more difficult to maintain and repair then the flat roofs. However, in the long run, although they are costly, they require less maintenance than the cheaper flat roofs which usually face far greater water draining problems. Roofing services Liverpool can offer their expertise for each of these types, along with a personalised inspection checklist to be done as frequently as possible.

Flat roof maintenance mostly requires you to check the roof surface for any breaks into the insulation and the roof edges for any gaps in the flashing. There are four common types of flat roofs, each with a different price, durability and repair process: roll asphalt roofs can last about 10 years, their maintenance implying minor interventions such as small patching; single-ply membrane roofs usually come with a warranty of 10 to 12 years and their repair is safest to be done by professionals; multiple-ply or built-up roofs are designed to last from 10 to 30 years and their maintenance can also be difficult due to the stone or gravel aggregates embedded into the layer of bitumen or tar; flat seamed metal roofing can last many decades, requiring re-soldering and regular painting in order to prevent corrosion.

When it comes to pitched roofs, depending on a grade of pitch ranging from low (5° to 15°) to medium (15° to 45°) and steep (larger than 45°), the water and snow draining is less or more efficient, thus influencing the damage suffered over time and consequently the roof’s life expectancy.
A steep pitched roof has the longest life span but it’s also the most expensive and difficult to maintain, requiring professional equipment and assistance. A pitched roof’s maintenance usually involves repair to the gutter system, replacements in the covering material, be it asphalt with fiberglass shingles, metal sheets, ceramic tiles or slate shingles, as well as work to the fascia boards and soffits.

Many pitched or flat roof problems manifest themselves just in time for you to prevent their augmentation. If you’re discovering ceiling stains in your home, that’s a clear indicator of leaks in the roof. Shingles need to be replaced when they start to cup or show signs of widespread damage. Sealant and fastener failure or external forces such as high winds can cause loose flashing. A leaking guttering Liverpool is usually a result of perforations and separated joints that need to be caulked and reassembled.


Whether you are the owner of a pitched or a flat roof, looking for guttering Liverpool http://www.rainhillroofing.com solutions, the roofing services Liverpool http://www.rainhillroofing.com can provide you with a wide range of tips and tricks on how to efficiently maintain your roof.