Flat Roof Repairs and EPDM Roofing in Newark-on-Trent
Many of the older brick properties in Newark-on-Trent have been extended over time, and the extensions are often topped by a flat roof. So are garages, porches and utility rooms on newer estates. These roofs are small but critical, and when the covering fails the water goes straight into a ceiling. Garage roofs in particular are often forgotten until a stain appears, which is why a quick look now and then is worthwhile.
Evans Roofing Services covers Newark and nearby villages for flat roof installation, replacement and repair. We work with EPDM rubber, felt and GRP fibreglass, choosing between them for each roof according to its shape, use and condition. If your extension was built some time ago, the flat roof may already have been patched once or twice.
Finding the cause of a flat roof leak
Water on a flat roof can enter at a seam, a puncture, a corner or a poorly sealed upstand, then travel before it appears inside. Tracing it means checking the membrane, the edges, the flashings and the outlets. Where the defects are limited, a compatible repair can extend the life of the roof. Ponding, blistering and a soft feel underfoot are warning signs that the covering or deck is failing.
Where the covering is worn or the deck beneath it is damaged, a new roof is generally the more sensible answer. Building regulations approval may be needed for some flat roof work, so check with your local council.
Systems and materials
Each system has its place. Edges and flashings are often where a flat roof gives out first, so they get as much attention as the surface.
- EPDM, a flexible rubber membrane with few seams
- Felt, a traditional layered covering
- GRP fibreglass, a continuous waterproof finish
- Edge trims, upstands and flashings
- Drainage outlets and gutters
Flat Roofing and EPDM: examples
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Flat Roofing and EPDM in Newark-on-Trent: common questions
Can a leaking garage roof be repaired without replacing it?
Sometimes, if the damage is local and the covering is otherwise sound. Garages with older cement-sheet roofs may contain asbestos, which must be identified before any work is carried out. Older garages with cement-sheet roofs may contain asbestos, so tell us what yours is made of.
Does an extension flat roof need ventilation?
It can, depending on how it is built and insulated. We would look at the construction and advise, and your local council can say whether building regulations apply. Call or WhatsApp with photos of the roof and the ceiling underneath to get a view on what is likely to suit.
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