Whether installing a new roof or refitting an existing one, it provides the ideal opportunity for increasing or introducing insulation into the roofing space.
Whether for commercial or domestic properties, there should always be an air gap between the insulation and the roofing membrane (breathable or non-breathable) in a slate or tiled roof.
How big that gaps is depends on the type of membrane being used in the roofing project. The membrane is fitted to act as a secondary layer of waterproofing for the property. It lies underneath the tiles or slates and will allow any water than manages to sneak through the main defence and simply run off. This is why your property can still be protected from the rain when you have lost some roof slates thanks to nail rot or storm damage.
On older roofs that have a traditional bitumen based roofing felt, the air gap should be a minimum of 50mm to allow for adequate ventilation. If the roofing has been laid directly onto the rafters, the air gap should be between 10-15mm. However big or small the air gap, it is critical that there is a channel for water drainage that allows water from the top of the roof area to run to the bottom.
Our Roofing Services
- Tiled Roofing
- Slate Roofing
- Flat Roofing
- Tenement Roofing
- Historic Building Roofing
- Lead Flashings
- Gutter Cleaning
- Gutter Repairs
- Roof Cleaning
- Roofing Installations
- New Roof Fitting
- Building Maintenance
- Annual Roofing Maintenance
- Emergency Roof Repairs
Our Experience
At Balmore, our roofing and building maintenance division is over 35 years old. Our experience in flat roofs, slate roof repairs, lead work, chimney work and everything in-between has seen as become one of the very best roofers in Glasgow.
We are experts in our field and use industry-led, scientific and engineering practices to ensure our work is of the highest standard and has integrity. So from our Rope Access Roofing Team to the aerial drones and thermal imaging cameras we use to detect and repair leaks in roofs, this recipe has seen us expand and grow from our humble beginnings to become the company we are today. Serving residential and commercial roofing customers in and around not just Glasgow, but the central belt of Scotland Come rain or shine.
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If you would like to know more about the range of roofing services that we provide or would like to know more about why we are a reliable, recommended and trusted roofer, please call us today on 0141 944 6100
