EPDM Rubber Roofing › Bridgend › Guide
A single-storey extension usually has a flat or low-pitched roof, and the covering you choose matters more than people expect. EPDM is a synthetic rubber membrane that is laid in one sheet where the size allows. For many Bridgend kitchen and living-room extensions, it is a sensible, practical choice.
Fewer joints means fewer weak points
Traditional felt is built up in strips with overlaps and seams, and each seam is a place where water can eventually get in. EPDM covers a typical extension in one sheet, so there are far fewer joints. Where a joint cannot be avoided, we make it carefully and explain where it is. Rear extensions on Bridgend terraces are often small enough for one clean sheet.
How it is laid on an extension
The deck is checked and prepared first, then the membrane is bonded to it with adhesive and cut to fit. Edge trims go on at the perimeter, and upstands are turned up the house wall and finished with a flashing. Corners and penetrations are formed by hand, which is where most of the skill lies. We also tell you which parts of the roof will be visible from the garden.
- Deck checked, repaired and cleaned
- Membrane bonded to the deck with adhesive
- Upstands turned up the house wall
- Edge trims, corners and outlets finished by hand
Why the deck and drainage matter
A membrane is only as good as what sits underneath. A soft or uneven deck, or a roof with no fall to the gutter, will let water pond whatever the covering. On extensions around Bridgend we check the falls, the outlets and the insulation before we lay anything, and we say if the base needs work. Wet westerly weather shows up any weakness quickly, so the base has to be right.
Where EPDM suits and where it does not
EPDM suits garages, extensions, porches, dormer flats and small to medium flat roofs. Very large or heavily complicated roofs may need joints and more detailing, and some might suit a different system. Our Flat Roofing South Wales section covers the alternatives, and we help you choose honestly.
- Rear and side extensions across Bridgend houses
- Garages and outbuildings across Bridgend houses
- Porches, bay roofs and dormer flats
- Small to medium flat roofs
Living with it afterwards
Once laid, an EPDM roof needs little attention beyond keeping outlets and gutters clear of leaves and moss. If it is punctured, a sound membrane can usually be patched or cured. We leave you with simple advice on what to look out for from the ground, and we are always happy to be called back. We would rather you know early if outlets are silting up than find out in a storm.
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Common Questions
Is EPDM suitable for my extension in Bridgend?
Very likely, if it is a standard flat or low-pitched extension roof. The size, the state of the deck and the drainage all matter, so we check on site and tell you if another covering would suit better.
Does EPDM need insulation under it?
Insulation matters for warmth and condensation, and a flat roof extension should have it. We look at what is there and advise on adding or improving it as part of the roof work, so the room stays comfortable.
Can EPDM be fitted over an old felt roof?
Sometimes, but it depends on the condition of what is underneath. If the old covering is wet or the deck is soft, it is better to strip it. We check this before agreeing the method.
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