EPDM Rubber Roofing › Port Talbot › Guide
Garages across Port Talbot, from interwar semis to post-war estates, often carry tired felt that has cracked or blistered. Replacing it with EPDM is a day-to-day job for us, and it goes in a clear order. Here is how a garage roof is laid, and what we tell you at each stage.
Looking at the old roof first
We begin by checking what is there. We look at the felt or covering, the deck beneath, the edges and the way water leaves the roof. Many garages in the older streets have shared walls or tight side access, so we also plan how materials reach the roof and where the old waste goes.
We also look at what the roof joins, such as a house wall, a neighbouring garage or a fascia, because each needs its own upstand or trim, and it is better to plan those before work starts. That small piece of planning saves trouble later and means fewer surprises on the day.
Stripping and checking the deck
The old covering comes off and we inspect the deck. EPDM needs a sound, dry and level surface to bond to, so soft or rotted boards are repaired or replaced. If the garage has no insulation or poor falls, this is the moment to put that right, before anything is stuck down.
- Old felt removed and taken away
- Boards checked for rot and movement
- Falls to the outlet or gutter set correctly
- Insulation added where needed properly
Laying and bonding the sheet
The rubber sheet is cut to suit the roof, ideally in a single piece with no joints in the middle. It is rolled out and left to relax, then bonded to the deck with adhesive. We work the sheet flat as we go to avoid wrinkles and trapped air.
Adhesive needs dry conditions and a clean deck, so we pick our weather carefully. On the bay side of town the wind can change quickly, and we would rather wait than lay a sheet in poor conditions. That small piece of planning saves trouble later and means fewer surprises on the day.
Edges, upstands and corners
This is where the skill is. Against the house wall or a neighbouring garage we form an upstand, and at the edges we fit trims that hold the sheet and direct water into the gutter. Corners are folded by hand and finished with care, because a poorly formed corner is where a flat roof usually fails.
Finishing and what we tell you
We check the outlets, trims and any penetrations such as pipes, then clear up. We tell you what we found on the deck and how to look after the roof from the ground. If you ever see ponding or lifting edges, do not climb up. Call us for a proper look.
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Common Questions
Is a garage roof usually done in one sheet?
Where the size allows, yes. A single sheet means no joins across the middle of the roof. Larger roofs may need more than one piece, and we explain how any joins will be made.
Do you need to remove the old felt first?
Usually we strip it so we can inspect the deck. If the deck is sound and the old covering is suitable, other routes exist, but we look first and tell you which makes sense for your garage.
What happens if the garage deck is rotten?
We repair or replace the damaged boards before laying. EPDM bonds to the deck, so a soft deck would cause trouble later. We show you the damage and explain the work before going ahead.
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