The Ultimate Flat Roof Replacement Guide for Maryland & DC Homeowners
This article outlines the basic features of flat roofs, the warnings signs that it is time for replacement (not just repair), the process of flat roof replacement, and what to consider when hiring a contractor to replace your flat roof.
If you're a homeowner in Maryland or DC - near Baltimore, Silver Spring, Columbia, or Ellicott City - and have a flat roof that may be in need of maintenance, repair, or replacement --
Read this article to help determine where you should go from here.
The Flat Roof Difference
Flat roofs are different from traditional sloped roofs.
The most obvious difference is that they have no angle or pitch for water, snow, or debris to run off.
The lack of slope - coupled with the DC metro area's harsh winters - contributes to heavy wear and tear --
Because flat roofs are horizontal, special materials are required to ensure they do not leak.
Completing a flat roof replacement project properly requires skill and experience.
Available Options For YOUR Flat Roof
There are 5 main types of flat roofs:
- Roll Asphalt - This is the OLD way of doing flat roofs. It's the cheapest option, but also the lowest quality. (Average lifespan: 10 years)
- Single-Ply - Similar cost to roll asphalt while being sturdier and more energy efficient. Multiple options of Singly-Ply (Average lifespan: 7-25 years)
- Multiple-Ply Roofs - also known as Built-Up Roofs (BUR). Combines asphalt with layers of fiberglass. (Average lifespan: 10-30 years)
- Modified Bitumen - A type of multi-ply roof. Modified bitumen provides the flexibility of polymers with the water-resistance of asphalt. (Average lifespan: 10 and 20 years)
- Flat-Seamed Metal - The most expensive, but also the most durable, longest lasting option available. (Average lifespan: 50 years or more)
Choosing the right contractor to protect your investment and keep your family safe is of the utmost importance.
Why You Should Choose A-1's Kanga Roof For Your Flat Roof Replacement
Kanga Roof has served hundreds of families just like yours throughout the Maryland, Baltimore, and Washington DC area.
The main areas that we focus on - based on what our customers have told us is important to them - are quality, service, safety, and customer relationships.
You are much more than a number to us.
We value our customers tremendously and do everything within our power to provide a comforting and rewarding roof replacement Maryland experience.
"I didn't know how bad the winters in Maryland had damaged my roof until it was too late.
Repairing my roof would have cost more than replacing it!
Thanks to Kanga Roof, I now have a durable, energy-efficient roof that will last for years -- especially because I'll be having them perform regular inspections an maintenance on my investment.
Thanks Kanga Roof!"
Jerry Garland
Baltimore, MD Contact Us Today & Have Your Flat Roof Replaced Tomorrow!
If you would like to schedule an appointment, or ask questions, call us today at 410-799-1600 or click here to fill out our online contact form.
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