Maintenance of flat roofs
Roof terraces: pathology of water tightness
Article REF: C7125 V1
Maintenance of flat roofs
Roof terraces: pathology of water tightness

Author : Claude SAINT MARTIN

Publication date: November 10, 2008 | Lire en français

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8. Maintenance of flat roofs

To ensure the longevity of a waterproofed flat roof, it's essential to have a maintenance contract, or a well-trained and efficient maintenance service.

From the date of acceptance of the work, the waterproofing company is obliged to provide a Ten-Year Guarantee. Any damage caused by water seepage from the flat roof must be repaired by the company that issued the Ten-Year Guarantee, unless it is established that the leak is due to a lack of maintenance of the waterproofing (opinion of a legal expert).

Maintenance is therefore important and must be treated with the utmost seriousness.

8.1 Service life of seals

Various studies agree on the lifespan of many building components. For example, asphalt waterproofing...

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