EPDM Rubber Roofing › Barry
EPDM is a single-ply synthetic rubber membrane, and it suits the flat and low-pitched roofs found behind and beside Barry houses. Because the sheet can be laid in one piece where the size allows, there are fewer joints than on traditional felt, and joints are where flat roofs tend to give trouble.
We lay EPDM across Barry, Barry Island, Cadoxton, Palmerston, Gibbonsdown and Merthyr Dyfan, and in Sully, Rhoose and Dinas Powys. It is a good fit for garages, rear extensions, porches, small dormer flats and bay roofs. Before quoting for anything, we look at the deck, the drainage and the insulation, because a good membrane cannot rescue a poor base.
Call 07766 547309 about epdm rubber roofing in Barry, or message us on WhatsApp.
Flat roofs on Barry homes
Many Barry houses have a flat roof tacked on to the back of an Edwardian or interwar terrace: a kitchen extension, a bathroom, a lean-to or a garage added later. They are often small, and they are often hemmed in by the main house wall on one side, which means careful upstands and flashing where the membrane meets brick or render.
Barry gets wind and rain straight off the Bristol Channel, and flat roofs show it quickly. Water that sits on a roof with poor falls finds every weak point. When we survey, we check the fall towards the gutter and the outlet, since good drainage matters as much as the sheet itself. Salt air also asks for neat, well-bonded edge trims.
Many Barry flat roofs have been covered several times already. We open up or probe the deck where we can to see whether the boards are sound, dry and flat, and whether the old covering has to come off first. If the timber is damaged, we tell you before the membrane goes on. For wider flat roof work, see our Flat Roofing South Wales section.
EPDM jobs we take on in Barry
- Garage roof in EPDM — A single-sheet EPDM covering on a garage roof, bonded to a sound deck with trimmed edges and clean corner details.
- Rear extension flat roof — We cover kitchen and bathroom extensions in EPDM, forming upstands against the main wall and fitting edge trims that shed water cleanly.
- Porch and bay roofs — Small porch and bay roofs suit EPDM well, since the sheet can wrap awkward shapes with few joints.
- Dormer flat roofs — Dormer cheeks and flat tops on Barry loft conversions can be covered in EPDM, with neat upstands where they meet tiles or slate.
- Deck and insulation renewal — Where boards are damaged or insulation is missing, we renew the deck and add insulation before the membrane is laid.
- Patch repairs on sound EPDM — A damaged sound membrane can often be patched or cured locally, without stripping the whole roof covering.
How we lay an EPDM roof in Barry
We start by looking at the roof from above where it is safe for us to do so, and from inside for stains and damp timber. We note the falls, outlets, upstands and any details such as rooflights. Access in Barry often runs through the house or along a narrow lane, so we agree how materials arrive before we begin.
The deck is prepared and checked, insulation fitted if it is part of the plan, and the sheet is bonded down with adhesive, with corners, upstands and edge trims done carefully rather than rushed. We explain what we find as we go, and if the roof needs more than a membrane, we tell you before carrying on.
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EPDM Rubber Roofing in Barry — Common Questions
Is EPDM suitable for a small flat roof in Barry?
Yes. EPDM suits garages, extensions, porches and small to medium flat roofs, which describes most flat roofs in Barry. The sheet is flexible and can be laid in one piece where size allows, leaving fewer joints than felt.
Do you need to take the old roof off first?
It depends on the existing covering and the deck underneath. We look at what is there, and if the old layers are sound and suitable, they may stay. If boards are wet or soft, the deck has to be put right first.
How does EPDM cope with Barry's wind and rain?
A bonded single sheet with well-fixed edge trims handles wind-driven rain well, because there are few seams for water to reach. The edges and upstands are where care matters most, and that is where we put our attention on exposed Barry roofs.
Can an old EPDM roof be repaired rather than replaced?
If the membrane is sound and the damage is local, a patch or cure can often be done. If the sheet has failed widely or the deck beneath is bad, we say so honestly and explain what a proper fix involves.
Do you cover the areas around Barry?
Yes. We work in Barry, Barry Island, Cadoxton, Palmerston, Gibbonsdown and Merthyr Dyfan, as well as Sully, Rhoose and Dinas Powys. Send us the address and we will confirm whether we can reach it.
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We cover Barry and the area around it including Barry Island, Cadoxton, Dinas Powys, Sully, Rhoose.
Tell us what the roof is doing in Barry and we will look at it. Call 07766 547309, message us on WhatsApp or use the form below.