The majority of people who have a garage with a flat roof have to have it replaced or repaired as these flat roofs often develop leaks causing rainwater to enter the garage and potentially cause damage to the contents. The options that were open to people wanting to repair or replace a garage roof used to be limited but with new innovations the choice has become much wider.
The cheapest and most common option is to have the roof re-felted as the materials are inexpensive and easily sourced however the expected life span of a felted flat roof is between five and ten years so the likelihood is that it will need replacing again. More people are opting for a longer lasting solution for their garage roof as they do not want to be continually replacing it and so they are choosing rubber roofing as this will last much longer and is not affected by UV rays, rain and frost.
Replacing a felted roof with a rubber roof covering can be done by any person who is able to work at height, but it is much easier if two people can work on the installation together as the materials will be heavy. The rubber roof covering, adhesive and edging can be purchased from many suppliers as an online search will show but there may be hefty delivery charges. Employing a professional roofing company to do the job may be a better solution for the average homeowner and a few quotes for completing the work should be sought to ensure you get a competitive price.