What is a Flat Roof?
A flat roof is a roof that is almost level in contrast to the many types of sloped roofs. The slope of a roof is properly known as its pitch and flat roofs have up to approximately 10°.
Types of flat roofs based on material types.

- Built-Up Roof (BUR)
- EPDM (Rubber Membrane)
- Modified Bitumen
- Built-Up Roof (BUR)
- EPDM (Rubber Membrane)
- Modified Bitumen
- Flat Roofs Are Durable
- Simple to Construct
- Extra Space
- Repairs Are Possible
- Easy To Clean
- They’re Energy Efficient
- Flat Roofs Are Durable: A flat roof is water-resistant, so you do not have to worry about water damage. The risk of a fallout decreases in a flat roof because it can hold up against heavy winds.
- Simple to Construct: It is easy to construct a flat roof, so you do not have to worry about your contractors running into an issue with the project.
- Extra Space: You can maximize more space if you choose a flat room for your building. The extra space can be turned into rooftop gardens or a roof deck. Homeowners can use a flat roof to add a beautiful addition that also provides additional weather protection.
- Repairs Are Possible: In case of a problem with a flat roof, it is just as easy to repair the flat roof as it is to construct it. The cost to repair a flat roof is affordable compared to other roofing systems.
- Easy To Clean: A flat roof is easier to reach, which makes regular maintenance possible. Maintenance prevents stains, algae, mold, and debris from building up.
- They’re Energy Efficient: Flat roofs have a membrane system applied on top of rigid sheets of insulation. This makes them more energy-efficient than sloped ones because the absence of gaps blocks the passage of air