EPDM Rubber Roofing › Neath
EPDM is a single-ply synthetic rubber membrane. Where the size allows, we lay it in one sheet, bonded to the deck with adhesive, with edge trims, upstands and corners finished carefully. Fewer joints means fewer places for water to find a way in, which matters on a flat roof in a wet valley town.
It suits garages, rear extensions, porches, dormer flats and small to medium flat roofs. The membrane is only as good as what is under it, so we check the deck, the falls to the outlets and the insulation first. For wider flat roof choices see our Flat Roofing South Wales section.
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Flat roofs on Neath's houses
Many Victorian and Edwardian terraces in Neath have a flat-roofed rear extension or outhouse added later, often covered in felt that has split or ponded. These small roofs suit a single sheet of EPDM, which can be wrapped up the party wall and over the edges neatly. Access through the house or a back lane is often the main practical question.
On interwar and post-war estates in Skewen, Bryncoch and Cimla, flat roofs appear over garages, porches and bay roofs. Many have tired felt or old bitumen, and the timber deck beneath can be damp. We check the boards before covering and replace what is soft, because rubber laid over a rotten deck only hides the problem.
Rain in Neath is steady rather than dramatic, so standing water on a flat roof is the usual enemy. Poor falls, blocked outlets and sagging decks all hold water. We look at drainage closely and, where it helps, build up the falls so the roof sheds water towards the gutter. Leaf fall from nearby trees makes outlet checks worthwhile.
EPDM work we do in Neath
- Full EPDM re-cover — We strip the old covering, repair the deck where needed and bond a new EPDM sheet over it with trims and upstands.
- Garage roofs — Garage flat roofs are simple shapes that suit a single sheet, so the membrane can often be laid with no joint in the main area.
- Extension and porch roofs — We fit EPDM to rear extensions and porches, with careful upstands at the wall and trims at the edge so the roof drains cleanly.
- Dormer flats — Small dormer roofs have awkward corners and upstands, and a rubber membrane can be formed around them neatly and with few joints.
- Membrane repairs and patches — Where the existing EPDM is sound, a punctured or lifted area can often be patched or cured rather than renewing the whole roof.
- Deck repair and falls — We replace soft boards, adjust falls and fit insulation where it is needed before any membrane goes down.
How we approach EPDM roofs here
We begin by looking at the existing roof from above and from inside, if we can, for stains, soft boards and ponding. We note the size of the roof, because that decides whether one sheet will cover it, and how materials get to the roof, which on terraced streets is often through a passage.
Work starts with stripping and repairing the deck, then insulation if wanted, then the membrane is bonded down and the edges, upstands and corners are formed. We talk you through each stage and show you any damage found. Repairs to a sound membrane are possible, and we say so where that is the better option.
EPDM Rubber Roofing Guides for Neath
EPDM Rubber Roofing in Neath — Common Questions
Is EPDM better than felt for a flat roof in Neath?
It has fewer joints and is bonded in a single sheet, which suits a wet climate. Felt is built up in layers with laps and seams. The best choice depends on the roof's size, shape and deck, so we look at it first.
Can EPDM go over my old felt?
Sometimes, but we usually prefer to strip it. Old felt hides soft boards and trapped moisture, and a membrane bonded to an unsound surface will not perform well. We check the deck and recommend the sound option.
Do you fit EPDM to garage roofs around Skewen and Bryncoch?
Yes. Garages are among the most common EPDM jobs, because the plain shape often allows one sheet with no joint across the middle. We check the deck and drainage first, as with any flat roof.
Can a leaking EPDM roof be repaired?
If the membrane is sound, small punctures and lifted edges can often be patched or cured. If the deck underneath is wet or the membrane is tired across a wide area, a re-cover is the more honest answer.
Does the roof need insulation?
Insulation matters, particularly where the room below is lived in. It is laid on the deck before the membrane, and the build-up must be planned so the roof works as a whole. We advise on what suits your roof.
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We cover Neath and the area around it including Skewen, Briton Ferry, Cimla, Tonna, Resolven.
Tell us what the roof is doing in Neath and we will look at it. Call 07766 547309, message us on WhatsApp or use the form below.