There are two options for improving the waterproofing on your current flat roof either strip off the failing current system or to overlay it.
Flat roof overlay.
Topseal has a range of fibreglass flat roofing systems including the topseal direct lay system that is specifically designed for the flat roofing.
The additional price is mostly related to the extra labor that goes into a tear off roof.
A flat roof that had been over coated with a liquid based system which itself is breaking down a bonded overlay would not be suitable although with some preparatory works a mechanically fastened overlay system might be an option.
Since flat roofs have little to no pitch the water would work itself underneath the shingles or tiles eventually rotting the substrate and.
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It s for this reason that many people choose to go with an overlay roof rather than a full tear off.
Topseal has systems suitable for both these situations.
Less expensive since you re simply adding another layer of shingles on top of the old roof your labor costs will be considerably.