A Flat Roof For Your Home: A Primer – Part 1: How Is a Flat Roof Better Than a Sloped Roof?

When it comes to residential roofing, sloped roofs are the go-to option. However, residential flat roofing can be better in many ways, making flat roofing a much more attractive option for some people. Here are just some of the things you can do with a flat roof that you can’t do with your average sloped roof.
1. Maximize Upstairs Space

A flat roof has no steep slopes, so the ceiling-to-floor height directly below it is uniform.The area underneath a sloped roof, in comparison, gradually gets smaller the closer you get to the edge of the roof. This means you get more attic/upper room space with a flat roof.

2. Add Creative Insulation

Flat roofs provide you with plenty of options when it comes to creative ways to make the home more comfortable and livable.  For instance, you could reinforce the roof and add a layer of soil on top, giving you an area to grow a small garden. This will also give better insulation and an eco-friendly alternative to simply having reflective roof surfaces.

3. Add A Roof Deck

Flat roofs require very little modification to accommodate a roof deck. Turn part of your roof into a barbecue spot or into a space where you can lounge around and enjoy the view.

4. Minimize looks for a Modern Feel

Flat roofs give the home a minimalistic look, which highly favors recent trends in home design that tend to favor simple aesthetics. Less is more when it comes to having a modern-themed home, and the flat roof is a good example of that design philosophy.

Having a flat roof is good, but exactly what kind of flat roof should you install in your home? Find out about popular flat roof materials in part 2.

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What are the most popular flat roofing materials available today? Learn more about BUR, modified bitumen, and rubber membrane roofing in part 2.