Guides
Practical guides on flat roof problems, refurbishment and liquid waterproofing, written for building owners.
6 August 2026
What a roof condition report and specification need to contain to support a Section 20 consultation on a block, and why an independent scope matters.
5 min read
25 June 2026
What to check on a flat roof and how often, plus how a worn but sound covering can be resealed rather than replaced to add years to its life.
7 min read
14 June 2026
Flat roof refurbishment in the UK usually costs less than full replacement because there's no strip-off. What affects the price, and how to budget.
7 min read
13 June 2026
Leaking or cracked felt roof? When a patch repair works, when it stops making sense, and how a liquid overlay renews a felt roof without stripping it.
5 min read
13 June 2026
Repair, replace or refurbish? How to decide what a failing flat roof actually needs, what each route involves, and when an overlay saves the cost of a re-roof.
5 min read
13 June 2026
Typical flat roof lifespans in the UK by covering type, what shortens them, and what "assessed durability" really means when you compare systems.
5 min read
13 June 2026
Standing water on a flat roof: when it is normal, when it kills the covering, what it costs you in roof life, and how to deal with it properly.
4 min read
13 June 2026
What liquid roof waterproofing is, how a liquid-applied system differs from roof paint, what ETA certification means, and where these systems are used.
5 min read