Flat Roofing in Bingham: EPDM, Felt and GRP for Extensions and Garages
Most homes in Bingham have a pitched main roof, but a surprising number have a flat one somewhere: the kitchen extension, the garage, a porch or a dormer. These small flat roofs do a lot of work and tend to be the first part of a house to leak.
We install and repair flat roofs in Bingham and the neighbouring villages. Which system suits depends on the shape of the roof, how it drains and what is underneath it, so we look at the detail before suggesting anything. Garages and extensions in particular often have a shallow fall that has settled over the years, and that affects the choice of covering.
Three systems, three jobs
EPDM is a flexible rubber membrane that suits many extension and garage roofs and copes well with awkward shapes. Felt is the traditional option and still has a place, particularly for repairs to existing felt roofs. GRP fibreglass forms a continuous finish and can work well on smaller roofs with plenty of detail.
On older Bingham properties an extension added decades ago may have a flat roof that has been patched several times. Stripping back to see the deck is often more honest than laying another layer on top and hoping.
- EPDM rubber roofing, plus repairs to punctures, seams and edges
- Felt roofing and repairs using methods suited to the product
- GRP fibreglass roofing for suitable roofs
- Flashings, edge trims and upstands
- Outlets and drainage so water actually leaves the roof
Leaks, drainage and building regulations
Flat roof leaks usually begin at joints, edges or around pipes and outlets rather than in the middle of the membrane. We check those details first, then decide whether a repair will hold or a new covering is more sensible.
Replacement or new flat roofs may need building regulations approval, so check with your local council. Call or WhatsApp photos of the roof and we can talk through the options and arrange a quote.
Flat Roofing and EPDM: examples
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Flat Roofing and EPDM near Bingham
Flat Roofing and EPDM in Bingham: common questions
Is EPDM a good choice for a garage roof in Bingham?
It is a common choice for garages and extensions because it is flexible and made in large sheets, which means fewer joins. Whether it is right for your garage depends on the condition of the deck and how the roof drains.
Can an old flat roof be repaired instead of replaced?
If the deck is sound and the damage is localised, a repair can be worthwhile. Where the covering has failed across most of the roof, repeated patching tends to be false economy, so we will tell you which situation you are in.
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