EPDM Rubber Roofing › Bridgend
EPDM is a synthetic rubber membrane for flat roofs. Where the size allows, it goes down as one sheet bonded to the deck, which means far fewer joints than traditional felt for water to find. It is also lightweight, which suits older garages and lean-to structures that were never built to carry a heavy covering.
In Bridgend it suits the garages, rear extensions, porches and dormer flats that sit on so many houses here. We lay it carefully, with the edge trims, upstands and corners finished by hand, and we look at the deck and the drainage first. If the roof is a bigger flat area, we may need joints, and we tell you where they would go and how they are formed.
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Flat roofs on Bridgend homes
Garages on the interwar and 1960s to 1990s estates around Brackla, Pencoed and Coity often have flat roofs that have moved with age. Felt cracks along its seams and ponds in low spots, and a single EPDM sheet removes most of the seams. Because a garage roof is often visible from the bedroom window above, a neat, wrinkle-free finish matters as well as keeping the weather out.
Many older terraces in Bridgend have flat-roofed kitchen or bathroom extensions at the back, tucked against a taller wall. Those upstands where the flat roof meets brickwork are where water gets in, so we spend time getting them right. On older houses the brickwork there may be soft or uneven, so we check it before we turn the membrane up the wall.
Wet westerly weather means a flat roof here sits damp for long periods, and any weak point shows up quickly. We check the falls to the gutter before we lay anything, because a membrane on a ponding deck will still hold water. Moss and leaves can build up in the gutters of garages near trees, so we look at the outlets as part of the roof, not an afterthought.
EPDM work we carry out in Bridgend
- EPDM on garage roofs — We strip the old covering, check the deck, and lay a single EPDM sheet over the garage roof with neat edge trims.
- EPDM on rear extensions — Flat extension roofs get a bonded membrane with upstands turned up the house wall and finished with a proper flashing.
- Porch and canopy roofs — Small porch and bay roofs are quick to cover in EPDM, with the corners and edges worked carefully by hand.
- Dormer flat roofs — Dormer cheeks and flats are small and awkward, so we form the membrane with care at every corner and abutment.
- Repairing a sound EPDM roof — If the membrane is still sound, a patch or cure can fix a puncture or a failed joint without recovering the whole roof.
- Deck, falls and insulation work — We renew rotten boards, improve the fall to the gutter and add insulation where needed, then cover it. See our Flat Roofing South Wales section for other options.
How we lay EPDM in Bridgend
We start by inspecting the existing roof and the deck below. Soft boards, ponding and blocked outlets all affect the result, so we explain what we find and what needs fixing before the membrane goes on. Garages usually give easy access, while terrace extensions may mean working from the back lane.
The membrane is bonded to a sound deck with adhesive and cut to size, and the trims and upstands are fitted last. We keep the work dry, tidy the site as we go, and tell you how to keep outlets and gutters clear afterwards. That keeps the new roof clear of ponding and leaf litter, which are the usual reasons a flat roof ends up leaking.
EPDM Rubber Roofing Guides for Bridgend
EPDM Rubber Roofing in Bridgend — Common Questions
Is EPDM suitable for a small Bridgend garage roof?
Yes, garages are one of the best fits. A single sheet can usually cover the whole roof, which avoids seams. We check the deck and the fall to the gutter first, because a poor base spoils any membrane.
How does EPDM differ from felt?
EPDM is a rubber sheet laid in one piece where size allows, while felt is applied in layers with overlaps. Fewer joints means fewer places for water to get in, although detailing at the edges still matters a great deal.
Do you need to replace the roof deck?
Only if it is damaged. We check the boards for softness, rot and movement. A sound deck can be covered as it is, while rotten boards are replaced so the membrane has a firm surface to bond to.
Can a leaking EPDM roof be repaired?
If the membrane is otherwise sound, yes. A puncture, split or failed joint can often be patched or cured. If the sheet has failed widely or the deck beneath is wet, a repair will not last and we say so.
Can you do EPDM on a flat roof next to a wall?
Yes. We turn the membrane up the wall as an upstand and finish it with a flashing, which is the junction where leaks most often start. We take extra care there, particularly on older brickwork.
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We cover Bridgend and the area around it including Brackla, Pencoed, Coychurch, Laleston, Coity.
Tell us what the roof is doing in Bridgend and we will look at it. Call 07766 547309, message us on WhatsApp or use the form below.