Flat Roof Renewals on Radcliffe-on-Trent Extensions
Larger village homes tend to grow. A period house gains a kitchen extension, an inter-war semi gets a side garage, and a modern house adds a porch or utility room, and in Radcliffe-on-Trent those additions often have flat roofs. They are tucked behind pitched roofs and walls, so a failing one can leak for some time before anyone realises.
Evans Roofing Services in Beckingham renews and repairs flat roofs across the village and the area around it. We look at the covering, the edges, the drainage and the deck below before recommending a repair or a replacement. A repair is sometimes enough; when it is not, we say so plainly.
Renewing an extension roof
EPDM, felt and GRP can each work on a flat extension roof. EPDM is a flexible rubber membrane that suits many extensions and garages, felt is traditional, and GRP gives a seamless fibreglass finish on a suitable roof.
On an extension built against an older house, the junction with the main wall is detailed with flashing or lead, so water is turned away from the brickwork. On a period house, the surface also has to cope with movement where the extension meets the older wall, so edges and upstands get extra care.
- EPDM installation and repairs to seams, edges and penetrations
- Felt roofing where appropriate
- GRP fibreglass roofing
- Replacement roofs for garages and extensions
- Flashings, upstands, trims and drainage
Spotting trouble early
Water that stays in pools, blisters in the covering, open joints and damp patches on ceilings or walls are all signs the roof needs attention. Flat roof work may need building regulations approval, so check with your local council. A roof that is replaced early can often keep its existing deck, which keeps the job simpler.
Call or WhatsApp Evans Roofing with photos of the flat roof, its edges and any internal damp, and we will say whether we think repair or replacement is more sensible before quoting.
Flat Roofing and EPDM: examples
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Flat Roofing and EPDM near Radcliffe-on-Trent
Flat Roofing and EPDM in Radcliffe-on-Trent: common questions
Can I replace the flat roof on a period house extension in a different material?
In many cases yes, as long as the roof construction is suitable for the new covering. We check the deck, falls and junctions first, and you may want to ask your local council whether any rules apply. A quick look from the loft or the room below also tells us a good deal about the deck.
Why does my flat roof leak at the wall?
The flashing or upstand where the roof meets the wall is the usual weak point. Sometimes the covering has simply pulled away, and renewing the edge detail solves the problem.
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