DIY Flat Roof

Please browse the recent articles featured for the tag DIY flat roof. The PermaRoof UK blog provides industry news, customer stories, product features and analysis for our customers and peers in the industry.

Installing a DIY roof doesn’t have to be complicated. EPDM membranes are easy to apply and you need only water-based adhesives to achieve a watertight finish. Also, for many domestic flat roof projects, such as garage and shed roofing, kits are available containing everything you need including a one-piece membrane.

How we can help you with your DIY flat roof

PermaRoof UK stock the highest quality EPDM membranes and DIY roof kits in a range of standard sizes. Because they are available to buy online with next day delivery, you can buy today and fit tomorrow. In addition, we offer a custom-cutting and kit building service for your projects and are happy to talk you through your options.

Talk to us today and find out how we can make it easier and safer for you to tackle your DIY roof projects and help you get the job done fast. In addition to reading our blog we recommend you connect with us on Facebook and LinkedIn for even more updates.

Seven things your EPDM roof wishes you knew before installation

2025-11-28T17:30:40+00:00August 12th, 2025|Categories: EPDM, Flat Roofing, Guides, Just for Fun|Tags: , , , , , , , , |

Let’s be honest, EPDM roofs are fairly upfront about what makes them happy. The epitome of low maintenance, they’re not needy - but they do expect to be treated with respect from the off. Give them careful prep, thoughtful installation, and boom… you’ll lock in a decades-long commitment, forged with strong bonds and the kind of trust that weathers anything. Since roofs can’t grab you

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Flat Roof Replacement: When, Why and How to Do It Right, First Time

2025-11-28T17:31:12+00:00July 24th, 2025|Categories: DIY Roofing, Flat Roofing|Tags: , , , |

Flat roofs are popular for garages, extensions, dormers, and commercial buildings, but even the best systems eventually reach the end of their lifespan. If your roof is leaking, bubbling, or beyond patching, it might be time to consider a flat roof replacement. In this guide, we’ll walk you through how to know when it’s time to replace, the best materials for 2025 and what

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The Ultimate Flat Roof Area Calculator

2024-10-07T11:24:00+00:00October 7th, 2024|Categories: Ask the Experts, DIY Roofing, Guides, Roofing Calculator|Tags: , , |

The working out can often be the hardest part of a DIY flat roof project. Accurate measurements are key to quantifying and whether you have a simple rectangle or a complex design, we’re here to help with our ultimate flat roof area calculator guide. Typically, EPDM is quantified and purchased by project dimensions in metres and liquids by square meterage, calculated in conjunction with

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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

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The Advantages of Modern Flat Roofing

2023-12-14T15:06:46+00:00December 14th, 2023|Categories: Flat Roofing, Roofing Industry, Roofing Materials|Tags: , , |

Flat roofing systems offer a range of benefits for both residential and commercial buildings. From cost and energy efficiency to simpler design and construction, the advantages can be far-reaching and numerous. As flat roofing experts, we’re here to highlight some of the top reasons that flat roofs are losing their traditional bad reputation. Let’s take a closer look… Cost-Effective Construction Compared to pitched roofs,

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Authorised Elevate RubberCover Distributor: Beware of imitations

2025-07-03T08:31:23+00:00October 31st, 2023|Categories: Elevate, PermaRoof UK News|Tags: , , |

PermaRoof is an authorised distributor of Elevate RubberCover EPDM membrane, one of the highest performers in the flat roofing sector. With a service life expectancy of more than 50 years, it outperforms other, cheaper rubber membranes by far and is highly popular for domestic projects of all sizes. As in all sectors, EPDM buyers must beware of imitations, as they are widespread. Many cheaper

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The Benefits of Single Ply Roofing for Homeowners

2025-07-22T15:29:25+00:00March 31st, 2023|Categories: EPDM|Tags: , , |

Single ply roofing offers a wider range of benefits for homeowners compared to more traditional products. As today’s consumers strive for increasingly sustainable construction products, these modern, high performance materials are now taking over. As one of the UKs leading roofing suppliers, we take a closer look at single ply to highlight some of the biggest benefits for homeowners. What is single ply roofing?

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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

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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

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PERMAROOF PREPARES TO SEIZE GROWTH OPPORTUNITIES IN 2021

2022-06-28T14:27:38+00:00December 4th, 2020|Categories: PermaRoof UK News, Roofing Industry|Tags: , , , , , |

PERMAROOF, the UK’s leading importer and distributor of Firestone RubberCover, is celebrating the most successful year in its 20-year history, after maximising the lockdown effect on the DIY market as well as quickly diversifying in the face of the global pandemic. Its positive end to the year follows several record months including an 26% increase in sales in May 2020 compared

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