Flat Roofing and EPDM on West Bridgford Extensions
If you drive around West Bridgford and look over the garden fences, you will see how many houses have been enlarged. Rear kitchen extensions, side additions and garage conversions are everywhere, and nearly all of them are topped with a flat roof.
We cover West Bridgford for flat roofing in EPDM rubber, felt and GRP fibreglass, whether it is a repair or a complete replacement. These roofs have to cope with rooflights, outlets, parapets and a join to the older house, so the details deserve as much care as the surface. Larger extensions often include rooflights and several outlets, which are all points that need sealing correctly.
Choosing between EPDM, felt and GRP
EPDM is a flexible synthetic rubber membrane that suits many larger flat roofs, because it can often be laid with very few joins. GRP gives a seamless fibreglass finish and copes well with irregular shapes, while felt systems remain a traditional option. The choice also depends on how the roof is reached, the fall of the deck, and what is fixed to the surface such as vents and flues.
Flat roof work can need building regulations approval, so check with your local council before replacing a roof on an extension.
- EPDM roofing, plus repairs to punctures, seams and edges
- GRP fibreglass roofs for compact or awkward shapes
- Felt roofing and repairs
- Garage and extension roofs
- Flashings, perimeter trims and drainage
Where these roofs usually fail
Failures commonly start at the junction with the main house wall, at rooflight surrounds or at an outlet that has blocked. Water then sits on the roof and eventually finds a way through a weak seam. Gutters and downpipes that take water from a flat roof should be checked too, since a blockage there can cause water to back up.
A repair is often possible if the damage is localised. If you are seeing stains or drips below a flat section, call or WhatsApp with photos of the ceiling and, if safe, the roof, and we will quote.
Flat Roofing and EPDM: examples
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Flat Roofing and EPDM in West Bridgford: common questions
How can I tell if my extension roof needs replacing?
Warning signs include ponding water that does not clear, blistering, a soft feel underfoot and repeated leaks. A patch may not hold if the covering has aged throughout. Leaks that keep returning after patching also point to a roof that has reached the end of its useful life.
Can the flat roof be altered to add a rooflight?
Rooflights can be installed in suitable flat roofs, with the structure and weatherproofing details taken into account. Building regulations may apply, so check locally. We would look at the structure and the access before proposing anything.
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