Drone Roof Inspections

Forget scaffolding! Drone ariel surveys are the safest and most practical way of doing roof and building surveys. Traditional manual inspections can be costly and may cause disruption to the everyday running of your business. Your roof, too, can be disturbed: tiles and slate can become accidently dislodged during a manual inspection and flat roofs can crack and start to leak. At HPS, we avoid all this by using drone technology to provide sharp hi-res videos of your rooftop or building. This means we can inspect your property with minimal disturbance to your roof and business, quickly and safely identifying any structural issues.

Natural Slate

Slate is a naturally occurring, beautiful material that has been used in construction for centuries. It is an incredibly diverse material, able to create both a rustic and contemporary look for a property, depending on how it is utilised.

Artificial Slate

Nothing can quite beat the look of natural slate – However, due to the high cost of natural slate there has been a growing demand for artificial roof slates which try to give the same appearance.

Tile Roof

Traditional roofing tiles were made from fired clay, but nowadays they are commonly made from concrete. They also come in flat, curved, interlocking and fluted varieties. The tiles are produced in a number of styles and colours to suit your project.

There are a wide range of modern, high-quality roofing systems on the market. This can make the process of finding the best roofing system for your property difficult, if you don’t have an idea of what you need. Each system has a host of benefits and all claim to be the best modern flat roofing system.

The truth is that no one flat roofing system can ever be called “the best” as each has its own different features, benefits and methods of installation. Consequently, the real question you should be asking, is not which flat roofing system is the best, but rather which is best for you.

To help you answer this question we have put together a list of key benefits and limitations for some of the most popular flat roofing systems, with some expert advice as to why they may be the best choice for you.

EPDM Rubber Roofing

Pros:

• 30 Year Life Expectancy.
• Easy and Quick to install.
• Supplied in one sheet.
• Low Maintenance and Long-lasting.

Cons:

• No suitable for foot traffic.
• Membrane can puncture with strong impact.

EPDM rubber roofing is now one of the UK's leading flat roof systems. Easy to install and a 50 year life expectancy means these single-ply membranes are the ideal choice for domestic and commercial properties.

GRP Fibreglass Roofing

Best for durability and a seamless contemporary look.

Pros:

• Tough and impact resistant finish.
• Seamless contemporary look.
• Suitable for foot traffic.

Cons:

• Installation is not DIY friendly.
• Rigidity means prone to cracking.

Fibreglass roofs are strong, robust and durable. Supplied in component form, the liquids are applied over a reinforcement layer of chopped strand matting. The resulting seamless and stunning roof is a favourite amongst homeowners and tradesmen alike.

Polyurethane Liquid Roofing

Best for overlaying existing felt and asphalt roof.

Pros:

• Single coat application.
• High tensile and tear strength.
• No mixing required .

Cons:

• Not the best looking finish.
• Unknown life expectancy.

Polyurethane liquid systems are now becoming more and more popular thanks to their ability to be installed straight over an existing roof surface like felt or GRP. They are a no-nonsense straight out of the tin solution which is also suitable for use during the winter months when the temperatures drop.

Liquid Repair Systems

Best for a cheap quick-fix.

Pros:

• Instant waterproof protection.
• Can be applied in damp conditions.
• Laid onto most roof surfaces.

Cons:

• Only a short-term fix.

Supplied in single tin form, these are easy and quick to apply and ideal for when you just need to get that leak fixed as quickly as possible and on a budget. These repair liquids are cold applied and fibre reinforced. They can be used in most weather conditions and laid onto many roof surfaces.