A pitched roof is a roof that slopes downwards, typically in two parts at an angle from a central ridge, but sometimes in one part, from one edge to another. The 'pitch' of a roof is it's vertical rise divided by it's horizontal span and is a measure of it's steepness.
Types of roof tiles
A flat roof is a roof which is almost level in contrast to the many types of sloped roofs. The slope of a roof is properly known as its pitch and flat roofs have up to approximately 10°. Flat roofs are an ancient form mostly used in arid climates and allow the roof space to be used as a living space or a living roof.
Single Ply is a complete roof system. It is created from strong and flexible membranes composed predominantly of synthetic polymer. The thickness of single ply membrane is in the range 1.1mm to +2mm.
An extremely flexible material, lead sheeting can be pulled taut and stretched around tricky shapes and areas for total coverage. Lead expands and contracts depending on the temperature, which is extremely useful for a roof in Britain due to the unpredictability of the British weather.
What are the Benefits of Lead Roofing?
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Young's Roofing Bath Ltd, Woodborough Hill, Peasdown St John, Bath, BA2 8LN
Email: mail@youngsroofing.co.uk
Phone: 01225 421499
Opening Times:
Monday: 08:00 - 16:00
Tuesday: 08:00 - 16:00
Wednesday: 08:00 - 16:00
Thursday: 08:00 - 16:00
Friday: 08:00 - 16:00
Saturday & Sunday: CLOSED