Roof waterproofing in Bryanston
Bryanston's large stands and 1970s and 1980s homes give it some of Johannesburg's bigger roofs, and many of them carry flat extensions from the same era that are ready for renewal.
A suburb of big roofs and older coatings
Bryanston was built out largely in the 1970s and 1980s, when large stands, double garages and covered patios were the norm. Those homes have big roof areas, and the flat concrete sections over garages and patios from that period are now reaching the point where the original waterproofing has served its life. A roof of this age often leaks in several places at once, because the coating is failing across the surface rather than at one spot.
The storm season lands here the same as anywhere in the north, and on a large, detailed roof the weak points are the flashings and the valleys (source: TT Waterproofing).
Repair, re-coat or re-roof
On a Bryanston roof the question is usually scale. A single failed flashing is a repair. A coating worn through across a big tiled roof is a re-coat. A flat section whose membrane has gone is a membrane renewal. A roof that is structurally sound almost never needs replacing, and a contractor who recommends a re-roof should explain why the structure, not just the surface, calls for it.
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Frequently asked questions
My Bryanston roof has flat sections over the garage and patio. Do they need different work?
Usually yes. The pitched tile is treated with a coating and any ridge repairs, while the flat sections want a membrane. They are quoted as part of one job but as different work.
The coating on my roof looks thin. Is it too late?
Only an inspection can say. A coating that has worn through in places can often be renewed, provided the tiles or the concrete underneath are still sound.
How long does a large roof take?
A large roof takes several days, depending on the weather and access. The contractor will set out the sequence when quoting, so you know how long the job runs.
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