Don't use Flat Roofs, They leak | Causes and solutions

Hello friends, in this video, We discuss the wrong and correct ways of designing and building flat roof houses in Uganda.
A lot of people with flat roof houses face this issue of leaking and peeling of paint on their walls and ceiling, here are the reasons and solutions.
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[@asmabYT]

Thank you for this video, this really helpful, love from Nigeria ❤

[@purplepump6058]

You saved me a lot. I have been looking for a detailed section of secrete roof to no avail.

[@namkebanyanklariti]

Liked your house design and your explanations on roof design to avoid leaks.

[@omachsamuel1435]

My Oh My!. This video is so informative and the explanations do not require a lot of technical words to confuse the viewers. Great content and concise to the point. Looking forward to more content from you. Keep up the awesome work.

[@hulisanihnev916]

Better than most constrction videos I've watched on TH-cam. With love 4rm SA

[@mpirirwefiona9104]

Proud of you.. The world is gonna know bro..

[@destroyerarmor2846]

Workmanship quality is key. You cannot cut corners with flat roof, best material has to be used

[@cpd7172]

Thank you ssebo. I'm studying to become an architectural techonologist where we focus more on the functionality of construction. So this was insightful.

[@tolmeybaguvix2515]

man i love your thinking its practical

[@user-mc3hm5ix4q]

Very good lecturer i huv never seen. Thank you so much

[@dorcasanimah4478]

Very well said....you've really help me with this information

[@rocklinepeacenetwork48]

This was very informative. Thanks for sharing. I like flat roof houses

[@simonkalu]

You're well informed. Thanks

[@angellabirungi7527]

Thanks for this. Very helpful information and well explained. Initially I was not too convinced about the concrete/solid gutter, I think debris can still collect and build up there🤔 however atleast it can retain the weight of what has been collected over time in time for cleaning.

[@annmuthoni4987]

Thanks for your information. I was going for that roof.

[@hdmoviedorm6814]

I think you're the best thanks so much bro

[@tsikomarvin1641]

Thanks a lot Darwin this is a great hint

[@eddiekawunde4317]

This was really informative. thanks a lot

[@Mohamed-df9it]

I am always skeptical about flat roof. I preferred the regular roof for my house. I have been watching your videos recently and they are very helpful. Soon I will start building my house in west Africa

[@YSOvideo]

Show your subscribers so we can follow your progress. You're doing great work

[@shareefahbahati]

Thank you for this 🙏...
I realy needed it

[@wabyonadsvid9735]

Good explanation, thanks

[@georgekimori5792]

So infomartive..thank you

[@danielitale3421]

amazing thanks sir im about to start my flat roof project thanks for the advise

[@rebeccal.nyange219]

thank you very much . the video is very informative

[@sarbantz]

Silicone roof coating fixes the problem.

[@annetkobusingye4414]

Thanks so much.thats mai ideal way

[@Katusekemu]

U are very informed about the subject n u are fluent in English n your explanation is on point.

[@mukizadarwin]

Thanks for appreciating

[@twinbabi646]

Thanks for the information dear

[@davyx1459]

So informative

[@johndan4986]

Actually what u saying is true. I have the roofing system though am missing the concrete drain system which i have seen is very important. I will make some changes

[@nabaddaalice5545]

Ooooooh for sure h have saved me coz it's what I was planning to do

[@ceejerome7603]

Thanks for the clarity

[@mukizadarwin]

You're welcome

[@zizodbest]

Amazing video ❤️

[@sarahnamazzi8855]

Very informative thx

[@purplepump6058]

Thank you so much

[@aminanamugenyi9206]

Thanks Darwin for your great work for sure you opened up our eyes Masha Allah

[@sanelisetafa3498]

Love your design and explanation. Wish it had a garage, hope I did not miss it.

[@mukizadarwin]

Next time!

[@muwongehenry3808]

Thanks l have liked the presentation keep on feeding us with such information

[@mukizadarwin]

Thank you for appreciating

[@trishmunkuli7426]

Very helpful,thank you

[@mukizadarwin]

🙏

[@ec1328]

Proper installation is the key.

[@josephharlem6192]

Clear gutters are super important for the house integrity to stay optimal...I can provide gutter guards and one would never need to clean gutters ever again

[@BobOAsare4413]

Wow! When I am ready to put up my house, I will invite you to Ghana to do it for me. 😊

[@ngosaeunice4474]

Thanks for the information

[@mukizadarwin]

Anytime

[@leonardrevelian4733]

Bro good for person ability u have

[@mukizadarwin]

Thank you

[@otienoagiro]

Educative

[@evefavourite3168]

Thanks so much for this, please I'm really interested to know how you designed the tank and its housing on the parapet.. do you have any tutorial on it?

[@nakyanjacharity4970]

Thanks very much sir

[@mukizadarwin]

Welcome

[@mwangusharobertjimmy9956]

Some flat roofs make the house nice, however, where possible we can avoid future problems. Thanks for the info

[@annyngethe1356]

So which is better none or normal ones

[@wallstreet497]

Bitumen membrane sheet seal the all roof from water penetration.

[@wefarm7219]

You are the best looking forward doing business with you God willing

[@mukizadarwin]

Great to hear

[@shadrachochieng359]

Thanks for teaching us am so impressed bro.
Now i have a 20"40" can i build a 2 story on it wiith 4 rooms

[@josephharlem6192]

You know your stuff...u use the same terms we use in construction Canada...truss, wood frame, attic gable, hip and flat. Can you actually be contracted to build a house from start to finish. I feel you can be trusted because you disclose costs. With a trusted contractor, it is definitely cheaper to build than buy. I want to see more costs and timelines videos of example properties

[@jomukasa6880]

I am so glad that you are opening up our eyes, I remember once upon a time a family member built a house for me in Wakiso,when I got there I couldn’t believe my eyes, I ended up selling the house cause I hated everything.but you young man,God bless you,cause your break down is at least teaching me that this time when I decide to build, I will follow these examples.thanks very much for the information.so some of the older people like us have no Facebook,how can we get with credible architecture or builders? Can you advise

[@mukizadarwin]

Thanks Jo for appreciating, you can contact me on [phone] for more whenever you're ready

[@martinariko1868]

Thank you for the good work.
Can you also advise on how one can build a firewood/or charcoal cooking kitchen without smoke entering the house. Thank you

[@sheriekats6537]

Thanks u bro . I was afraid about this flat design though it looks good for me but now that I got you am good to go with it 😅

[@mr.ndirangumwaura9936]

I've had a flat roof for years. No leaks. We just sweep it monthly.

[@mctrevors7852]

Flat roofs in Uganda.. in the long term, it isn't feasible.

[@mandymkhizi6527]

Woow thank you souch for opening my eyes😊

[@theodoreotoo7282]

What kind of waterproofing do you use for the middle concrete...?

[@peternyingi5545]

You hired the wrong person, mine doesn't lick and its ten years now. 😊

[@kap880]

Impressive! What do you recommend?

[@eliasphiri8865]

You need right material for the job, you have to use flashing ,Radenshield membrane, tek screw ,good quality Waterproof and a professional carpenter

[@kingfrank6877]

Can you estimate us the cost of building such a house it would make a good video

[@JOSEPHMWANGI-qr4ti]

I have too looked the research the same n to me if if it is rain n it is windy there is a cycling winds that tend to play a round game , the up air is in a circular motion n the down air in the house is calm . The space between iron sheet n gutter will be the only space where this eddy will sip through because they have been blocked by the wall. They will go together with the 💧 drops of watter n it will eventually rain 🌧️ inside. The second idea i if the roof is too flat ,i mean very small gradient, water from top of the sheet will flow down n then will not fall in the gutter n tend to go back on the lower side of sheet a distance of about 5 inches n i

[@robertmawanda]

Flat roof are excellent if you do them right.

[@medinajenicca5259]

Can I change my mind (after building from foundation to wall plate) if the plan had mwamba bit now I want hidden roofing?

[@demukaconceptelectric]

The explanation makes sense.But hear is my question,. When building a flat roof, do I leave my iron sheets right before the wall or do I build all the way to the end of th wall and build blocks on top of the iron sheets.And how do I prevent a crack in between the iron sheets and built blocks on top... Thank you

[@heikolaub5442]

Hi...Würde mich auch interessieren??? Vielen Dank und weiterhin viel Erfolg 😊

[@TheYAWHNIE]

Thanks for this info .... how durable is the water proofing elements on the concrete roof top? will it need to be re-enforced over time?

[@afrikanheritage99]

Very important question he should address. But he chose not to.

[@wendyharrison2279]

U can introduce felt on the concrete slab to prevent leakage

[@marcomarko1759]

VERY HELPFUL VID.....VERY CLEAR AND TO THE POINT...THANK YOU

[@mukizadarwin]

🙏🙏

[@kitaraedwin6959]

Number 1 reason why I followed you is Luzungu.. I love yo explanations in English trust me I even sometimes fail to follow what yo saying but instead enjoy the sound of yo words flowing..

[@mukizadarwin]

Hahah......this is hilarious...thanks for watching

[@aminanamugenyi9206]

AWW I can't stop teething but you're right because he's talking well according to others.

[@abodanoah3361]

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[@alaingana8316]

Please sir which chemical is used for the waterproof so that water will not penetrate in the roof?please will be roofing my house soon and it is having a parapet so I will like to know what can I use to avoid water to enter through the parapet,I will be very happy if you help me.thanks

[@thuwaybahkajubi7483]

Thank you so much.. So its better the behind part of the roof not be built on and instead put a water gutter.

[@mukizadarwin]

You got it...

[@INNO28]

Your on point ✅

[@aberba]

Most people with flat roofs are lazy and they don't bother to regularly clean their roofs. Doing a flat roof has its pros and cons, same as hipped. If you build a low-quality flat roof or don't regularly maintain/clean it, then you'll definitely have problems. No cutting corners.
I should add that the concrete gutter (if you go for that) should be water-proofed and slopped enough to allowed water flow without any impediment.

[@veronicaakinyi7767]

Thank you

[@joekerods]

please visit the gradient issue as well

[@nancywairimu2155]

What if I need the water for my tanks from this kind of roof please advise

[@Uncle-Basil]

Thanks for sharing, I prefer a pitched roof because flat roofs require more maintenance and have a greater chance for leaks than a pitched roof. I like your design though...very nice.

[@AlexB2998]

Roof it yourself and roof it right, good for 40 years. EPDM 60 mil on fiberboards or strandboards.

[@AlexB2998]

Commented before watching, my bad. I have no knowledge how to keep a roof deck from receiving wear&tear. Only thing I can think of is to raise the decking off the roof.

[@taucetus3657]

Or use Miracle 511 Impregnator Sealant. You apply a thin layer all over your roof deck, bathroom floor and wall tiles, your house floors and even on your kitchen counters and water seepage issues become the past.

[@annyngethe1356]

What's that chemical

[@annyngethe1356]

What's that chemical

[@nancywairimu2155]

.I'm planning to make a flat roof and want to store the rain water and I'm finding your information productive please help how to do it

[@abelkunihira6633]

Did you get the reply please I need this information dear

[@NeoSoulCrew]

Theyre not bad, its owner maintenance thats bad.

[@flomakayla4926]

All types of roofs leak 😂

[@najuukoallen8004]

Hello, so how much does it cost to build the house (that design, 4bedrooms up)with labour and which plot fts is enough for it?????? Please 🙏 thanks

[@jamesgathitu923]

Hi, I can help you with a bungalow and with 4.5M you have one

[@oladmejiakogun1263]

I use silicone roof they still leaks am converting my house to up roof

[@jameskariuki6341]

ARCHICAD 24 RIGHT?

[@birungibuyinza]

Can I use tarazo for water proofing my syrub coz water proofing material are duplicated a lot

[@mukizadarwin]

Yea sure

[@j.c.e.lannex2661]

Which cad is this

[@annetkobusingye4414]

I ve watched more than 7 times I rilly prefer flat roofing but am scared of linkage.i still don't how I can go any it

[@mukizadarwin]

Its manageable, if you use the right team

[@luckymozy5621]

vulnerable to thieves,I don't like them

[@ndaba9483]

What software are you using for 3d model

[@mukizadarwin]

ArchiCad

[@ersimon9689]

I'm weeks away from roofing. The dilemma we have is concrete flat roof or orientile sloping roof. It's a residential 5 apts together. Which is cheaper?

[@mukizadarwin]

Definitely the gently slanting roof will be cheaper....but the concrete flat roof will give extra usability

[@ersimon9689]

@@mukizadarwin we decided to go concrete flat roof...thanks.

[@collincevikush5238]

What about roof deck is it nice than lron roofing sheets

[@mukizadarwin]

This is really subjective

[@collincevikush5238]

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[@bonganethabethe5110]

What is the name of the software you are using

[@mukizadarwin]

Archicad

[@lastonetimarknaughty5752]

Cant i make the whole of my roof water prove am i keep my roof safe to prevent water leakage

[@mukizadarwin]

Good idea, might be expensive though

[@robinahsdf8974]

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[@mukizadarwin]

😂😂

[@TYMES210]

Hey bro how can we contact?

[@mukizadarwin]

[phone] call or WhatsApp

[@geterudedzuna]

Flat roofs were there long time ago and I lived in a flat roof house that has more than 20 years since the construction there haven't any problem of leaking maybe it depends material or the one who do the roof his experience

[@mukizadarwin]

We'll said

[@vhilai]

It will leak if the buikder don't know how to make it.

[@Binti-wakinyakyusa]

I don’t like flat roof because they are cheap. I think flat roof are more modern and aesthetically better..

[@rasdungamelema9593]

Don't deceive the viewers, the house owner didn't contract a specialist rather employed a cheap labour mason who was not supervised by an engineer. All such I are not leaking over 7 years now.clear off

[@mukizadarwin]

Watch the video again.

[@afrikanheritage99]

😂😂😂😂

[@fwb777]

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[@MilkyG666]

You have two types of flat roof
Warm roof: insulation above the timber deck & timber deck installed above
Cold roof: insulation between the roof joist, there must be ventilation above the insulation! If you don’t install a ventilation gap above the insulation you will get condensation forming under the roof deck.