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C.J.S. Roofing Contractors are a Whitstable based company, established in 1975. We have a good reputation, which generates a lot of repeat business from customers returning to have more work carried out by our professional team of craftsmen. We are members of The Guild of Master Craftsmen and Checkatrade. We are specialists in all types of roofing work. We offer the latest technology, top-quality flat roofing felts with green or grey mineral finish and were the first company in East Kent to offer a TOPSEAL GRP (glass fibre) option for flat roof solutions.
Felt roofing is sometimes also called "torch on felt", "mineral felt"or even "torch on flat roofing". The use of rolled mineral felt for flat roofing stretches back to the late 50's and early 1960's. During the later years of the last century felt became by far the widest used product for domestic flat roofing jobs. Felt roofing is, perhaps, the easiest flat roof covering to apply and can, if used correctly, be a useful and cheap solution to your flat roof problems. All too often though felt flat roofs are badly constructed and manage to maintain their integrity for only a small portion of their optimum life span.
Fibreglass roofing, once an expensive alternative to flat felt roofing is now very popular. Coming with a 25 year guarantee it is expected to far exceed that. Available in any RAL colour, we supply fibreglass roofing typically in grey. It is also a viable alternative for lead replacements reducing the temptation for criminal damage or theft of lead.
Leaking patch on your ceiling? Visually slipped tile? Broken ridge? Tear in felt roof? Whatever the issue, it looks like you need your roof repaired promptly. Whether your roof is made from tiles, or your issue is with a felt/flat roof, we have the experience to help on either a routine, or an emergency call out basis. Are you looking for a local roofing company to carry out routine maintenance on your home? Are you looking for a medium sized roofing contractor to take on a new project? Or are you simply looking for a roofer for a small job on your roof - perhaps a repair?
Therefore, to some extent, protection is required to increase the lifespan of the roof which is where felt roofing comes into great consideration, providing a cost-effective solution on all domestic and commercial premises.
Roofing felt is a layer of tar paper installed beneath the shingles to provide a backup layer of waterproofing to help prevent leakage. Felt is required when asphalt shingles are installed as a first layer of roofing. While felt roofing is available in different weights and materials, many materials are now obsolete and not used. Heavier materials are normally used on flatter roofs which are more susceptible to leaks. The underlying deck will first need to be clean, dry, and free from any nails sticking out.
Aquaguard carrys out tiled, slate or felt roofing to the highest standards. Our felt systems embrace BS 747 traditional or ELASTOMERIC systems with a twenty year guarantee. Shawley is proud to be an approved contractor for MARLEY Water-proofing and are able to offer a free design service. Aquaguard is managed by Clive Tickner. We also install 'Dryseal' Fibreglass Roofing with a twenty five year guarantee. The award winning Shawley Construction is the largest division accounting for over half the overall activity of the Company.
If you're looking for something more economical, longer-lasting and that requires less maintenance, fibreglass roofing is a modern alternative to standard flat roofing. Where it is possible to install fibreglass roofs, it can be a longer-lasting, lower-maintenance alternative to regular flat roofing felt and asphalt, and may in many cases be a much more attractive option. Fibreglass roofs that have been properly installed will last for at least 30 years with no noticeable deterioration, and will act as an excellent thermal insulator, which will reduce your heating costs.
From classic asphalt to the very latest in the superb Sealoflex range of flat roof membranes; AC Roofing can provide all your domestic and commercial flat roofing needs. From creating flat roofs for commercial buildings to installing sub surface layers using high quality roofing felts and asphalt and repairing outbuildings, AC Roofing only offers the very best flat roofing service to homeowners and commercial businesses across Sevenoaks, Kent and London. Our 30 year experience in roofing enables us to provide you with a flat roof to be proud of for many years to come.