DIY Roofing

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Is Rubber Roofing Right for Your Project?

2025-07-10T08:40:19+00:00May 16th, 2024|Categories: Ask the Experts, DIY Roofing, Roofing Materials|Tags: , , |

Rubber roofing is perhaps one of the biggest unsung heroes of domestic waterproofing. High performance, stable and reliable over incredible service lifespans, single-ply membranes are fast becoming the waterproofing choice for trade roofers all over the UK. Traditionally installed in commercial and industrial situations, EPDM rubber roofing was slower to take off in the UKs domestic sector. For DIY, homeowners continued to turn to

Fast and Easy DIY Shed Roofing Replacement

2025-08-11T14:41:33+00:00March 25th, 2024|Categories: DIY Roofing, EPDM, Flat Roofing, Roof Maintenance, Roof Repairs, Shed Roofing|Tags: , |

Spring has sprung in the UK and now is the traditional time for shed roofing replacement. As the country’s homeowners venture outdoors to tackle their routine tidying jobs after the winter months, checking and repairing the shed roof is a traditional one for many. This year, why not take a different approach and replace the waterproofing with a long lasting solution. With a life

How to Calculate the Area of a Flat Roof in Square Metres

2026-02-13T14:27:50+00:00March 22nd, 2024|Categories: Ask the Experts, DIY Roofing, Flat Roofing, Roofing Calculator, Roofing Materials|Tags: , , , |

When you’re starting your project, knowing how to calculate the area of a flat roof accurately in square metres is perhaps the most important part of the process. Most of the materials will be ordered based on these vital measurements, so getting it right is key to the overall success or failure of the project. At PermaRoof UK, we’re here to help

Two Easy Ways to Waterproof a Plywood Roof

2025-08-11T14:43:16+00:00February 20th, 2024|Categories: Ask the Experts, DIY Roofing, EPDM, Flat Roofing, Products, Roofing Calculator, Roofing Materials, Shed Roofing|Tags: , , |

If you need to waterproof a plywood roof, you’re in the right place here at PermaRoof UK. We’re happy to offer you all the support you need, from tips and expert advice to buying materials and installing them yourself or finding a reliable professional to do it for you. Whether you’re waterproofing a plywood shed roof or preparing a garage deck for a

Building a Flat Roof Extension? What you need to know

2025-03-11T13:37:22+00:00January 25th, 2024|Categories: Ask the Experts, DIY Roofing, Elevate, EPDM, Flat Roofing, Garage Roofing, Products, Roofing Calculator, Roofing Materials|Tags: , , |

A rising number of UK homeowners have been building a flat roof extension in favour of moving to a new house. Perceptions have changed in recent decades and today, with ever increasing moving costs, this is consistently proving to be the most cost-effective way to bring much needed space into the home. Some of the latest innovations in both design and material, have opened

Leaking Gutters? Quick and easy refurbishment with SA EPDM

2025-07-10T08:44:35+00:00October 16th, 2023|Categories: DIY Roofing, Roof Maintenance|Tags: , , |

The recent weather we’ve been experiencing has brought to light leaking gutters for homeowners all over the UK. With the winter season nearly upon us, now is the time to get these issues sorted out before they become bigger problems. While first thoughts may turn to replacing all the gutters, there is a more economical and environmentally friendlier approach in refurbishing them. We’re here

Planning a Flat Roof Extension? Here’s what you need to know

2025-07-10T08:10:37+00:00September 15th, 2022|Categories: DIY Roofing, Flat Roofing|Tags: , |

Many UK homeowners have for years added a flat roof extension rather than move house. This often adds the vital additional space needed for growing families without the expense and upheaval of relocating. Adding an extension isn’t always an easy or cheap option, however and still involves disruption while works are taking place. Planning is key from the very start of the project, especially

Simplify Your Projects with the Flat Roof Kit Builder App

2025-07-10T10:42:41+00:00August 11th, 2022|Categories: DIY Roofing, Roofing Materials|Tags: , |

PermaRoof’s Flat Roof Kit Builder App helps trade and DIY roofers accurately quantify materials, simplifying both ordering and design. In just four straightforward steps, your entire project can be calculated in minutes for any type of flat roof project, regardless of size. A go-to app for our trade roofers Trade EPDM installers from all over the UK are saving time and wastage by simplifying

Easy DIY Flat Roofing with an EPDM Kit

2025-08-11T14:56:39+00:00January 30th, 2022|Categories: DIY Roofing, Flat Roofing|Tags: , |

One of the easiest ways to approach DIY flat roofing is to start with an EPDM kit. This simplifies the project significantly, as everything is included in the right quantities. Flat roof kits from PermaRoof can be bought in standard off-the-shelf sizes or can be custom-cut to your own specifications. We include EPDM membranes in all our roof kits as standard. We calculate sufficient

A DIY Guide: Covering a Flat Roof Extension

2025-07-09T13:27:26+00:00November 19th, 2021|Categories: DIY Roofing|Tags: , , |

Covering a flat roof extension is well within reach of a DIYer with confidence and skills these days. With innovative materials and DIY roof kits readily affordable and available, homeowners all over the UK are rethinking their roof extension projects. Flat roof extensions have been making a major comeback across the country in recent years, as homeowners move towards improving their

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