Flat roof

Flat roof

In all cities of the greater Quebec City area, Toiture de la Capitale offers elastomeric membrane installation services on residential, commercial and industrial flat roofs. We also repair flat roofs.

For a very long time, flat roofs used to be covered with asphalt and gravel. This traditional method however has its drawbacks: it is more vulnerable to infiltration because water cannot be drained off as quickly as on other roofs. This helps you understand why you will never find a flat roof covered with shingles: this type of roof requires flawless waterproofing.

This is also why a flat roof requires special attention to prevent any risk of leakage. Fortunately, over the past twenty years there has been a small revolution going on, all thanks to new synthetic coatings.

Innovative solutions

Elastomeric bitumen is a new technology that is rapidly gaining popularity for flat roofs because it resists impact, tearing and ultraviolet rays. This double membrane coating is increasingly popular for more so for residential then for commercial construction.

Easy to install, light and recyclable, the elastomeric membrane costs less than the traditional asphalt/gravel duo, and in fact, it has the best quality/price ratio on the market. This type of covering is also much more durable.

Toiture de la Capitale is an IKO certified roofer, and as an authorized installer, we are able to offer you additional guarantees, giving us a clear advantage over the competition. In addition, this type of roofing makes you eligible for the Quebec government's RénoVert tax credit program.

Planning for the future

In many neighbourhoods of Quebec City, the multiplexes will generally have flat roofs, although this type of roofing can also be found in residential buildings in Levis or from Sainte-Foy. In order to reduce heat islands and fight climate change, some Montreal neighbourhoods have made white roofs mandatory, able to reflect up to 78% of sunlight. It is very likely that this type of initiative will one day become the norm in the Quebec City area.

Don't forget that it is important to inspect flat roofs regularly, especially if they are covered with asphalt and gravel, in order to respond quickly before problems worsen. That's what the experienced and certified professionals from Toiture de la Capitale are here for!