I've never been a fan of flat roofs - seems like having water sitting on a tiny pitch is a recipe for disaster...
..anyway - we've a flat roof single storey extension with a couple of problems or three:
-water is finding its way into the inside of the chimney - might or might not be a problem with the roof, could be higher up the chimney etc
-it's cold! poorly insulated
-presumably, being a flat roof, I'll need to periodically replace the surface
So I'm thinking - why don't I build a pitched roof on top of the flat roof?
It'll last longer, and I won't then need to worry about replacing it, and it'll be warmer.
Any thoughts? Is this bonkers?
It's a bit of a fiddle, because I've the chimney breast to work round, the (black) downpipe from the gutter, and the (grey) vent from the drain.
Any thoughts gratefully received...
..anyway - we've a flat roof single storey extension with a couple of problems or three:
-water is finding its way into the inside of the chimney - might or might not be a problem with the roof, could be higher up the chimney etc
-it's cold! poorly insulated
-presumably, being a flat roof, I'll need to periodically replace the surface
So I'm thinking - why don't I build a pitched roof on top of the flat roof?
It'll last longer, and I won't then need to worry about replacing it, and it'll be warmer.
Any thoughts? Is this bonkers?
It's a bit of a fiddle, because I've the chimney breast to work round, the (black) downpipe from the gutter, and the (grey) vent from the drain.
Any thoughts gratefully received...