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Aulnat is a commune of more than 4,100 inhabitants, located east of Clermont-Ferrand in the Limagne plain. The town covers 4.21 km² between 317 and 331 metres altitude. Created in 1839 by splitting from the commune of Malintrat, Aulnat owes its name to the alders that grew along the Artière. The commune hosts the Clermont-Ferrand-Auvergne airport, the aerial gateway to the region. The Aulnat site is one of the largest and oldest Gallic settlements in Europe: nearly 150 hectares occupied from the 3rd century BC by the Arvernes. The modern built heritage blends residential dwellings, public facilities and business zones. Roofs are predominantly mechanical tiles for houses and zinc or steel trays for industrial and commercial buildings. Toit des Dômes intervenes in Aulnat, 7 km from our headquarters, for repair, cleaning, waterproofing treatment and renovation of all roof types. Free on-site estimate within 24h, 10-year warranty on every project.
Why choose TOIT DES DÔMES for your roof in Aulnat?
Aulnat is located in the heart of the Limagne plain, east of Clermont-Ferrand. The modest altitude (317-331 m) and the plain position expose roofs to prevailing westerly winds sweeping the Limagne without obstacle. The Artière, a river canalised since 1981 after a devastating storm in 1979, crosses the commune and maintains ambient humidity. The Ronzières and Patural streams also contribute to local humidity. Low-pitch roofs of plain houses are vulnerable to water rising under tiles during head-on winds. Mosses rapidly colonise north slopes, favoured by plain humidity.
The Aulnat site is one of the largest Gallic settlements in Europe, with nearly 150 hectares occupied from the 3rd century BC by the Arvernes. This first city of the Arvernes, located on the southern edge of the Grande Limagne, developed thanks to the agricultural development of the plain. Today, peri-urban development has transformed the landscape, but the name Aulnat recalls the rural origin of the commune: the alders that grew along the Artière.
The commune, created in 1839 by splitting from Malintrat, developed around the Clermont-Ferrand-Auvergne airport. The housing stock is predominantly composed of 1960s-1990s houses and recent constructions, with two-pitch mechanical tile roofs. These roofs, ageing for the oldest (40-60 years), require punctual repair work and regular maintenance.
Business buildings and hangars in the airport zone feature roofs in zinc, steel trays or waterproofing membranes that require specific technical skills. At Toit des Dômes, we master all these techniques, from residential roofing to industrial buildings.
The position of Aulnat in the heart of the Limagne plain exposes roofs to specific climatic conditions. Westerly winds, sweeping the plain without obstacle from the Combrailles, can be violent during winter storms. These humidity-laden winds push water under tiles by venturi effect, particularly on low-pitch roofs of plain houses. Gutters and flashings must be particularly careful to avoid overflow during horizontal rain.
The Artière, a river crossing Aulnat, was canalised in 1981 after a particularly devastating storm in 1979 that caused numerous floods. This episode recalls the importance of effective water evacuation on roofs. Gutters obstructed by moss or leaves can cause overflow and infiltration during violent storms, frequent in the Limagne.
We recommend Aulnat residents clean roofs every 6 to 8 years, with particular attention to gutter clearing. Mosses colonising north slopes retain water and accelerate tile degradation. Waterproofing treatment after cleaning extends the roof's lifespan by 10 to 15 years.
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Aulnat is 7 km from our headquarters. Free on-site estimate within 24h. Contact us at 06 25 09 58 10.
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