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Choosing the Right Type of EPDM Rubber Roofing

2025-07-09T11:41:08+00:00October 30th, 2020|Categories: EPDM, Roofing Materials|Tags: , , , , , |

EPDM rubber roofing is fast becoming one of the most popular flat roof coverings in the industry. This is largely due to its so-far unmatched life expectancy of more than 50-years and high performance over this period. Permaroof UK stock two types of EPDM rubber roofing membrane – Firestone RubberCover and SealEco Rubbertop Fleece. As strong advocates of EPDM for over

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WHY RUBBER EPDM ROOFING IS IDEAL FOR THE WINTER

2022-06-28T14:34:35+00:00October 19th, 2020|Categories: Features, EPDM, Flat Roofing|Tags: , |

Adrian Buttress, managing director of EPDM rubber roofing specialists Permaroof, discusses why EPDM rubber is ideal for the winter season when quick and effective repairs are often necessary. Despite the colder and wetter weather meaning a likely drop in enquiries for external building and maintenance work, when a roof needs repairing it’s usually a job that can’t wait. Incorrectly specified or

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PermaRoof UK Launches Recruitment Drive Following Period of Growth

2022-06-28T12:51:36+00:00August 25th, 2020|Categories: EPDM, PermaRoof UK News, Roofing Industry|Tags: , , , |

PermaRoof UK, the leading importer and distributor of products that provides permanent solutions to age old building problems, has launched a search for two new customer service representatives following an upward trend in business. After breaking records for the most successful May, June, and July in its 19-year history, the growing company is looking for two dedicated recruits to join the

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Start 2020 with EPDM Training

2024-09-23T15:01:02+00:00January 6th, 2020|Categories: EPDM, For Tradesmen, PermaRoof UK News, Roofing Training|Tags: , , , , , |

Happy New Year! We’re really excited about the year ahead with all our new products in the pipeline and our continuing expansion as one of the UKs leading EPDM suppliers. Come and join us this year. Get started with EPDM flat roof training at our purpose-built Firestone EPDM training centre, located at our headquarters in Derby. EPDM flat roof training opens

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Use EPDM Roofing & Save Money

2022-06-28T14:09:41+00:00October 9th, 2019|Categories: Guides, EPDM|Tags: , , , |

EPDM roofing is proving to be a cost-efficient method of replacing flat roof coverings all over the UK. Although the initial cost of installation can first appear higher than traditional, cheaper roof coverings such as tar paper or felt roofing, the long-term benefits mean that the cost vs. value ratio is unmatched by a long chalk. Perfect for a DIY enthusiast

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EPDM for Green Roofing

2025-08-15T12:49:04+00:00May 20th, 2019|Categories: Green Roofing, EPDM|Tags: , , |

Green roofing is one of the fastest-growing eco-friendly options for homeowners looking at sustainability when tackling home improvements. The UKs homeowners tend to consider the environment during the planning stages of any renovation project in today’s troubling times of climate change and endangered wildlife, and green roofs can offer great benefits that tick many boxes. What is green

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EPDM and the Environment

2022-01-12T14:25:06+00:00April 12th, 2019|Categories: EPDM, Green Roofing, Guides|Tags: , , |

With the growing concerns over global warming and the increasing awareness over pollutants, it is only natural that people start to look at all kinds of ways to help the environment, including their choice of roof materials. If you think about how big a roof is and how much material is involved in building it, as well as

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New Firestone Tech Bulletin

2022-06-28T14:53:39+00:00March 12th, 2019|Categories: Firestone, EPDM|Tags: , |

Permaroof is pleased to offer the latest Technical Bulletin from Firestone for download in our flat roofing resource library. Download your copy now. The new technical bulletin offers guidelines on using Firestone water-based bonding adhesive E, designed by Firestone to bond Firestone RubberGard EPDM membrane. The recommended application method is also detailed, including suitable substrates for adhesion such

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How Long Do EPDM Roofs Last?

2022-06-28T14:44:35+00:00February 28th, 2019|Categories: Guides, EPDM, Flat Roofing|Tags: , , |

EPDM roofs have a proven track record around the world for longevity, waterproofing and weatherability in both domestic and commercial situations. Since EPDM was introduced in the early 1960s, it has steadily grown in popularity, experiencing a surge in the 1970s during the Middle-Eastern oil crisis, when the price of tar-type roofing materials shot through the roof (pardon

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