EPDM Rubber Roofing › St Mellons
EPDM is a single-ply synthetic rubber membrane. It is laid in one sheet where the roof size allows, bonded to a sound deck with adhesive, and finished with trims, upstands and corner details. There are fewer joints than on felt, and joints are where flat roofs usually let water in.
St Mellons has plenty of garages, rear extensions, porch roofs and small dormer flats from its 1970s to 2000s estates. EPDM suits all of them. It also suits repairs on a sound membrane. We look at the deck, the falls and the insulation before we say what the roof needs.
Call 07766 547309 about epdm rubber roofing in St Mellons, or message us on WhatsApp.
Flat roofs on St Mellons properties
Many houses in Old St Mellons, Pontprennau and Castleton have integral or attached garages with flat roofs, often with a small box-shaped extension behind. The original felt or boarding has usually been there a long time, and the edges and gutter lines are where water finds a way in. We check these closely.
Around Rumney, Trowbridge and Llanrumney there are semi-detached and terraced homes with rear single-storey extensions and porch canopies. Those smaller flat roofs are well suited to a single sheet of EPDM, which cuts down on joints and seams. Many of these roofs are small enough that one sheet covers the whole area, with neat upstands at the house wall and edge trims all round. That keeps the finish tidy, and keeps the number of places water can enter to a minimum.
East Cardiff gets steady rain and wind off open ground. Water that cannot drain freely sits on a flat roof, so we check the falls and the outlets, and the condition of the deck beneath. A sound deck matters more than the covering. Our Flat Roofing South Wales section covers the wider range of flat roof work.
EPDM jobs we do in St Mellons
- Garage roof EPDM — We strip the old covering from a garage roof, check the deck and lay a single sheet of EPDM bonded in place with trims at the edges.
- Extension flat roofs — Single-storey rear and side extensions are re-covered with one membrane, with upstands against the house wall and neat corner details.
- Porch and canopy roofs — Small porch and canopy roofs get an EPDM sheet with edge trims, a tidy finish and drainage into the existing gutter.
- Dormer flat roofs — Flat tops on dormers are small and awkward, and a single sheet with careful upstands and corners keeps the joints to a minimum.
- Deck repair and insulation — Rotten boards are replaced, falls corrected and insulation added where needed, so the new membrane goes onto a sound surface.
- EPDM repairs and patching — Where an existing membrane is sound but damaged, we can repair it with patches and cures instead of re-covering the whole roof.
How we lay an EPDM roof here
We start by looking at the old covering, the deck and the way water drains off the roof. If the boards are damp or soft, or the falls are poor, we say so before quoting. Edges, outlets and the junction with the house wall are checked too. You see the findings before we start.
The membrane is cut to size and bonded to the deck with adhesive, then trimmed at the edges with upstands, corners and flashings finished by hand. We clear the site daily and explain how to look after the roof, including keeping the gutters and outlets free of leaves. Everything is left tidy.
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EPDM Rubber Roofing in St Mellons — Common Questions
Is EPDM suitable for my St Mellons garage roof?
Usually, yes. Garages are a classic fit because the roof is simple and can often be covered in one sheet. We check the deck and the falls first, and replace any rotten boards before the membrane goes on.
How is EPDM different from felt?
EPDM is a rubber membrane laid in one sheet where size allows, so there are fewer joints. Felt comes in rolls that are overlapped and sealed, which gives more seams that can open. We can explain both for your roof.
Can an EPDM roof be repaired?
Yes, if the membrane is sound underneath. Small punctures and damaged edges can be patched and cured. If the deck or insulation has failed, or the roof is ponding water, a repair alone will not hold.
Does the deck need to be perfect?
It needs to be sound, dry and reasonably flat, with falls so water drains off. We inspect the boards and replace any that are soft or damaged, and correct falls where we can, before laying the membrane.
Do you cover flat roofs other than EPDM?
We do. Our Flat Roofing South Wales section covers the other flat roof options. We tell you honestly which material suits your roof, and call us for a proper look before you decide.
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We cover St Mellons and the area around it including Rumney, Trowbridge, Llanrumney, Old St Mellons, Pontprennau.
Tell us what the roof is doing in St Mellons and we will look at it. Call 07766 547309, message us on WhatsApp or use the form below.