Flat roofs usually come with a 10 to 20 year warranty but can last 25 years if you build the roofs right and maintain them using commonsense rules.
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All three types of flat roofing cost 250 to 350 per square 100 square feet but prices vary according to region and size of the roof.
Most metal shingles will be attached to the roof using metal shingle.
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This old house general contractor tom silva shows how he installs roofing and siding to keep a house buttoned up and dry.
Then he and kevin install a rubber protected roof over an addition.
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Work up from the initial row starting at the lower corner in a diagonal pattern staggering the shingles to prevent gaps.
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After removing the old roof you can install a new one with minimal effort using ethylene propylene diene monomer epdm rubber.
Here the rubber roof will need to run up the walls and glue to the sheathing.
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Thankfully these are probably the simplest roofs in terms of replacement jobs.
Pros and cons for flat roof materials.
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Although you don t see it your flat roof goes through a lot of wear and tear over time.
However if you have a different type of flat roof then talk with a licensed roof contractor because you may need to add extra roof support.
However those layers make the roof very heavy.
Built up flat roofs are very sturdy because they have so many layers.
To keep water from pooling at these inside corners tom rips 2x4s lengthwise on a 45 degree bevel with a table saw.