Guides

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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

Green Roof Design Tips

2022-01-19T11:42:16+00:00January 24th, 2019|Categories: Green Roofing, Guides|Tags: , , |

Green Roof Design Tips The living roof is also known as a green roof, and as the name suggests, has a visible top layer that consists of plant medium. There are several ways a living roof can be crowned, depending on your taste, the purpose of the green roof and its weight-bearing capacity. Permaroof’s green roof division is

What Happens to My Order?

2022-01-19T11:40:45+00:00December 10th, 2018|Categories: Guides, PermaRoof UK News|Tags: , |

What Happens to My Order? The Permaroof sales department are kept busy Monday to Friday taking and processing your orders quickly and efficiently to make sure everyone is happy and receives their EPDM roofing systems and accessories as fast as possible. Permaroof UK Ltd is a big, happy team of people, all working together to deliver the top-class

Roof Damage by Weather

2025-09-05T08:02:25+00:00November 12th, 2018|Categories: Guides, DIY Roofing|Tags: , , |

As the roof is at the top of any house, it is constantly exposed to a number of dangers, from stormy weather and heatwaves, all the way down to fallen debris. Regular inspections and maintenance can ensure that small issues won’t develop into large ones. We have outlined 5 of the most common instances of roof damage due

Is your roof winter ready?

2025-09-05T08:02:14+00:00October 26th, 2018|Categories: Guides, DIY Roofing|Tags: , |

Your roof can take a beating from a number of weather conditions. A drastic drop in temperature to a sun-scarred roof could lead to cracks (or bigger cracks) and in turn leaks. We have outlined the 3 main ways you can ensure you’re ready for winter to hit without worrying about your roof! Gutters In the Autumn, gutters

How to Avoid Clogged Gutters

2025-09-05T08:02:01+00:00October 10th, 2018|Categories: DIY Roofing, Guides|Tags: , , , |

Avoid clogged gutters this winter with the Permaroof Hedgehog gutter brush – the roofing industry’s answer to leaking gutters and clogged drains. When gutters become clogged, which is very easily done at this time of year with the leaves falling faster than they can be swept up or cleared, water damage to domestic and commercial roofing is never

Why is EPDM for DIY Rising?

2022-01-12T14:08:52+00:00September 10th, 2018|Categories: Guides, DIY Roofing, EPDM|Tags: , |

EPDM rubber roofing has a proven track record spanning more than four decades in the commercial sector all over the world. It has offered trade roofing professionals the sustainable solution to flat roofing that they have been looking for to replace outdated, traditional flat roof coverings, such as bituminous felt. Felt, also still known as tar paper in

How to Choose a Garage Roof

2022-01-12T15:25:20+00:00July 27th, 2018|Categories: Garage Roofing, Guides|Tags: , |

How do you decide which garage roof material is best for you? Choosing a roofing type doesn’t need to be a difficult task, but with such an abundance of different roofing materials available on the market today, there are a few practical factors to consider when picking the right material for your flat roof project. Think about garage location and usage

PermaRoof UK Support DIY Roofers

2024-09-25T14:09:37+00:00July 27th, 2018|Categories: DIY Roofing, Guides, PermaRoof UK News|Tags: , |

It is widely known that PermaRoof UK offers trade flat roofing professionals the highest levels of customer service and support them in several valuable ways, from next day delivery to trade counter open days and EPDM launch packages. But did you know that our support for DIY flat roofers is just as unerring. PermaRoof UK wins awards for customer service and

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