Flat roof problems in Spain
As anyone who has lived in Northern Europe knows, flat roofs can be an enduring problem. All too often they are the cause of leaks and few flat roofs retain their integrity beyond around 15-20 years – before requiring extensive repair work. In Spain the situation is much the same with the more extreme climate often stressing flat roofs in Spain to their very limit. Very high summer day time temperatures and cold nights can damage membranes, crack grout on tiles and distort any flashing. Any of these problems can lead to leaks, which can cause significant damage to a property. Unfortunately, a frequent problem encountered with flat roofs in Spain relates to the inadequacy of any membrane between the roof sub-surface (usually concrete over a concrete block infill) and the final surface (most commonly tiles). Sadly, on the flat roofs of some properties no membrane at all is used…