Your Top 3 January Flat Roofing Questions Answered

Flat Roofing

As flat roofing experts, we’re asked a wide range of questions every day. Our friendly team is on hand to answer all your queries, help you with your orders and point you in the right direction when it comes to installation. Whether you’re DIYing your flat roof or looking for a recommended roofing professional, you’re in the right place at Permaroof UK.

Even though we always respond to your questions personally, every month we’re going to pick three of the most common (or the best or most unusual) questions and answer them here.

What you asked us most often last month

1. What’s the easiest way to repair my flat roof?

This depends on the type of flat roof system you have installed and the nature of the leak. EPDM membrane damage often requires a simple patch repair, and a crack in a concrete roof system could be quickly sealed with an Emergency Liquid Rubber product, for example.

It is important to address a leaking flat roof quickly to avoid further damage to timbers and interiors. Call in a professional roofer if you are unsure about the nature of the leak or are not confident to tackle a DIY flat roof repair.

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Emergency roof repair with Permaroof's liquid rubber solution

2. How long does a rubber roof last?

EPDM rubber roof systems carry a typical service life expectancy of more than 50 years, based on proven performance all over the world in a wide range of climates.

Longevity and performance can also be influenced by the standard of the installation and materials used. It is often for this reason that qualified, reputable EPDM installers include both membrane and workmanship guarantees as standard.

Permaroof stocks Firestone RubberCover EPDM and SealEco Fleece-backed EPDM systems, carefully selected for performance and longevity spanning a wide range of flat roofing projects.

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About Firestone RubberCover EPDM roofing systems

3. How to waterproof a shed roof

Waterproofing your shed roof can be a straightforward process, perfect for a skilled DIYer. Starting with a shed roof kit is ideal if you have a standard-sized shed with a timber roof.

Using a high quality membrane in place of traditional shed roof materials can ensure a longer lasting result, cutting down on annual maintenance. EPDM is perfect for DIY shed roofing; with the waterproofing applied in a single-sheet using cold bonding and contact adhesives, the process is simplified, fast and safe.

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How to waterproof your shed roofing

Do you have a flat roofing question?

It’s easy to get in touch with the Permaroof team if you have a question. Use one of the following ways to contact us for answers to all your flat roofing questions. We’ll get back to you as soon as we can if you contact us out of working hours: