November 5, 2016 4:55 pm
Published by Innermedia
Rubber flat roofs are incredibly popular in the UK thanks to the ease of installation and low cost. Unfortunately, many DIYers have found that unless they are expertly installed you can see wrinkling, sagging, and leaks very soon after it has been completed. Homeowners are increasingly moving away from rubber roofing for a variety of reasons; some do not like the look and prefer a smoother finish, while others want their roofs to last longer. Fortunately, there are a number of alternatives to rubber flat roofing. Proplas specialise in installing fibreglass roofing. We chose this material for a variety of reasons, for example, it is one of the most long-lasting roofing materials and we can confidently provide a 25 year...
October 25, 2016 4:55 pm
Published by Innermedia
Installing a new flat roof or replacing an old one can be costly, so it’s important that you make the right decisions to ensure that your roof’s maintenance, cost, and look is in line with your requirements. Lower maintenance and more long-lasting roofing materials can cost more upfront, but ultimately cost less over their lifetime because they need fewer repairs and replacements. The most popular flat roofing materials are rubber, fibreglass, and felt. They all differ in terms of lifespan, cost, longevity, appearance and flexibility. Rubber Flat Roofing Rubber roofs can usually be installed in a single, complete layer with no joins (depending on the size). These roofs are typically glued onto the decking but can be mechanically fixed and...
September 23, 2016 1:16 pm
Published by Innermedia
We recently completed work on a flat roof replacement in Cambridge. The customer told us that they chose Proplas because of our professionalism, expertise, and the fact that we can respond quickly to their needs. Replacing a Felt Roof with GRP The old felt roof was coming to the end of its life – it was showing signs of wear and tear, and only half of it was being used as a terrace. It hadn’t developed a leak yet but it’s likely it would if left in the same state for much longer. As part of the replacement, we stripped the old wooden decking and prepared the surface. We fastened 18mm OSB3 boards to the roof and added pre-formed fibreglass...
