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Ask the Experts: Flat Roof Replacement: What materials are best?

2025-07-22T15:38:16+00:00January 21st, 2022|Categories: Ask the Experts|

As flat roof replacement experts, ‘What are the best materials?’ is a question we talk about every day with both trade and DIY roofers. Replacing a flat roof yourself doesn’t have to be difficult if you choose the materials carefully. Selecting the right materials can make a difference in the success of the installation and the reliability and performance of the system.

Ask the Experts: What is a Flat Roof?

2024-10-22T05:03:04+00:00December 10th, 2021|Categories: Ask the Experts|

‘What is a flat roof?’ is an interesting question and the answer is not as obvious as it may first appear. A flat roof should never be truly flat but have a slight gradient to allow for water runoff. As a leading flat roofing supplier, what we don’t know about flat roofs isn’t worth knowing… let’s look at the question in further

Ask the Experts: How to Repair a Flat Roof

2025-07-10T08:32:42+00:00December 9th, 2021|Categories: Ask the Experts|

Repairing a flat roof can often be a simple process for a competent DIYer. How straightforward it will be will depend on the nature of the damage and the type of roofing materials you have installed. If you find you are repeatedly repairing the same flat roof, we recommend you remove and replace the covering. This is for cost effectivity and also

Ask the Experts: What is EPDM Roofing?

2025-08-11T14:59:37+00:00November 24th, 2021|Categories: Ask the Experts|

‘What is EPDM roofing?’ is a common question asked by homeowners all over the UK. One of the fastest-growing sectors of the roofing industry, EPDM is fast and easy to apply and is growing more and more popular for DIY projects. Long-lasting approach to flat roofing with EPDM EPDM roofing membrane is designed to provide dependable waterproofing for the long

Ask the Experts: How to Waterproof a Shed

2025-07-10T08:34:58+00:00November 22nd, 2021|Categories: Ask the Experts, Shed Roofing|

To waterproof a shed can be a straightforward process, using the right materials suitable for DIY. Traditional felt roofing for sheds is now outdated with the introduction of rubber membranes, such as EPDM. This offers a much longer lifespan and is faster and easier to apply. Why EPDM for shed roofs? EPDM membrane is designed to provide 100% waterproofing for

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