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[tony1949]

Hi,
I need my flat roof on my lounge extension replacing.
I am bewildered with the array of roofing types available and each company sings the praises of their product.
Can someone give me an unbiased opinion of what I should go for?
I have looked in the projects and this doesn't seem to help as I want the work doing by a contractor.
I live in Kent, if this is relevant for the type of weather experienced here.
Thanks,
Tony

[TheDoctor4]

HI

Have you checked out the Flat Roof Repairs project in the projects sectio: https://www.diydoctor.org.uk/projects/repairflatroof.htm
It is presented by a company called Permaroof that specialise in this type of work. They may be worth a shout!!

Regards

[tony1949]

Hi,
Yes, I have looked at this and it doesn't give the type of information that I want.
As I said, I need an unbiased opinion of the different types of roofing material.
Regards,
Tony

[rosebery]

The manufacturers are all bound to says their product is the best LoL.

I'd suggest listening to the manufacturers is a waste of time. Get yourself a roofing contractor along to advise you, look at the job and make recommendations. Actually get 3. You'll soon get a feel of whether you can trust them.

If the PM system on this forum worked I could give you the name and telephone number of a very honest and reliable independent roofing contractor who's company is based only just t'other side of the border in *******.

I have no axe to grind - I'm in SW London.

Cheers