EPDM Rubber Roofing › Maesteg
Flat roofs on Maesteg homes take a beating from long periods of rain coming down off the hills. EPDM is a single-ply synthetic rubber membrane, laid in one sheet where the size allows, so there are fewer joints than there would be with felt. That is why it works well for the small roofs on valley houses.
The membrane is bonded to a sound deck with adhesive, with trims at the edges and neat upstands against walls. It suits garages, rear extensions, porches, dormer flats and other small to medium flat roofs, and we check the deck before we quote. We explain the sequence first, so you know what is happening and when.
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Flat roofs on valley houses
Rear extensions and kitchen additions are common on the terraces in Maesteg, Caerau and Nantyffyllon, often with a flat roof tucked against a main wall. The junction there is where water finds its way in, so the upstand and the finish at the wall get plenty of attention. We take care to keep that detail neat and fully bonded.
Garages and outbuildings on sloping plots can have decks that settle or sag over time. Standing water is a problem on any flat roof, and in a wet valley the falls and drainage matter as much as the covering that goes on top of them. Slow drainage there is the usual cause of trouble, and we say so plainly.
Roofs that sit under trees or beneath a steep bank collect leaves, moss and silt. We plan the outlets, gutters and edge trims so the water has a clear way off, and we look at the deck for rot before any rubber is laid. Clear outlets and a sound deck make the difference over the long term.
EPDM work we carry out in Maesteg
- New EPDM flat roof — We fit a deck, insulation if needed and a single-sheet membrane on new garages, extensions and porches.
- Re-covering an old felt roof — Where the old covering has failed, we strip back, repair the deck and lay a rubber membrane in its place.
- Dormer and porch flat roofs — Small roofs have awkward corners and upstands, so we cut and bond the membrane with careful corner details.
- Edge trims and drip details — Trims at the edges direct water into the gutter and hold the membrane neatly in place around the roof.
- Deck repairs and falls — Soft or sagging boards are replaced and falls are corrected so that rainwater runs off instead of standing.
- Patch repairs on a sound membrane — If the rubber is in good condition, small splits or damaged areas can be patched and cured rather than renewing the roof.
How we approach a rubber roof here
Before quoting we look at the deck, the falls, the drainage and what insulation is there. In a damp valley, a deck that has been wet for a while is the first thing to check, because the membrane is only as good as the surface it is bonded to.
We explain whether a repair, a patch or a full re-cover makes sense, and we are honest if the deck needs work first. For larger roofs, see our Flat Roofing South Wales section. Some new extensions may need planning or Building Regulations checks, and we advise before work starts.
EPDM Rubber Roofing Guides for Maesteg
EPDM Rubber Roofing in Maesteg — Common Questions
What is EPDM rubber roofing?
It is a single-ply synthetic rubber membrane. We lay it in one sheet where the size of the roof allows, bond it to a sound deck with adhesive, and finish the edges with trims and upstands. Fewer joints means fewer places for water to get in.
Is EPDM suitable for a garage roof in Maesteg?
Yes, it suits garages, porches, extensions and dormer flats well. On sloping plots we check the deck and the falls first, because water needs a clear way off the roof, especially with the volume of rain that comes down the valley.
Can you repair an EPDM roof instead of replacing it?
If the membrane is sound, damage such as a small split or a lifted edge can be repaired with patches and cures. If the deck underneath is soft or the rubber is failing broadly, we will tell you a repair will not hold.
What happens to the old felt roof?
We strip it back to the deck, check the boards and replace anything soft or damaged. The old covering is taken away with the waste. The new membrane is then bonded to the repaired deck, with new trims and upstands.
How do you deal with the walls and corners?
Upstands against walls, corners and edges are cut and bonded carefully, because that is where flat roofs usually leak. We explain the detail before the job starts so you know how the membrane will meet the wall.
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We cover Maesteg and the area around it including Caerau, Nantyffyllon, Llangynwyd, Pontycymmer, Blaengarw.
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