Flat Roof Pebbles

To protect the underlying layer of roofing materials as is the case with built up roofs burs.

Flat roof pebbles.

Just like any roof a flat roof will develop leaks but since it s flat the water doesn t have anywhere to go but straight down. These covering materials can be used to protect the building membranes on the roof from the sun s uv rays which over time may cause structural damage and deterioration. The purpose of gravel on a flat roof. Have you ever wondered why contractors install gravel on flat roofs.

Pros and cons for flat roof materials. Flat roofs are known as being problematic with many suffering leaks. Caledonia river washed pebbles designed to provide a vegetation fire break. Prices from 5 43 for 25kg pebble bags.

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. Gravel is used on flat roofs for two reasons. From driveways and footpaths to borders and beds whether you re giving your garden a design revamp or overhauling your driveway we have a wide range of decorative aggregate gravel and garden pebbles to suit every budget and project no matter the size. Basically alternating layers of the two materials were laid down in order to create a weatherproof finish.

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. Our range of flat roof pebbles and roofing aggregates are perfect for use on a variety of residential and commercial buildings. Also buy complete pebble packs for your sized roof. On many flat roof low slope commercial buildings it s common to see gravel on top of the roof.

Buy green roof pebbles from sedum supply ltd. However in my own experience the problems with leaking flat roofs are usually as a result of either poor workmanship installing the roof membrane poor maintenance by the building owner or as a result of age.