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Ask the Experts: How to Waterproof a Plywood Roof

2026-02-13T12:57:30+00:00February 7th, 2026|Categories: Ask the Experts, EPDM, Liquid Rubber|Tags: , , |

‘How to waterproof a plywood roof’ is our speciality here at PermaRoof UK and we’re happy to give our customers all the support they need. From the very start, we offer advice about measurements, preparation and installation of your roofing membranes, in addition to a high quality range of products and complete roof kits for DIY. Preparing for your DIY

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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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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

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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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Looking for a New EPDM Supplier? Time to Try the PermaRoof Way

2025-11-17T15:50:32+00:00August 31st, 2023|Categories: Elevate, PermaRoof UK News, Stockists|Tags: , , |

If you’ve been looking for a new EPDM supplier, then you’re in the right place at PermaRoof UK. As one of the largest importers of Elevate roofing in the country, whether you’re a merchant, roofing centre or busy trade counter, we offer a new approach to stockists of all sizes. We supply some of the industry’s most innovative products and in addition, pride ourselves

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How to Avoid Unbranded EPDM Blindsiding the Construction Industry

2025-07-03T08:31:38+00:00October 5th, 2022|Categories: EPDM, Press Releases|Tags: , , , , |

One of the most effective ways to be certain a roof is winterproof is to ensure it is installed correctly and with high quality materials in the first instance, to prevent issues arising later. A current challenge affecting the sector is the rise in unbranded EPDM products – an appealing, cost-effective alternative to recognisable brands. However, the lack of certification and required guarantee that

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Rob the Roofer: Can Certain Materials Damage EPDM Membrane?

2025-07-10T09:42:42+00:00October 5th, 2022|Categories: Ask the Experts, Rob the Roofer|Tags: , |

Rob the Roofer is back with the sixth instalment of our video series. Our resident EPDM expert is a part of the professional training team, working with trade roofers from across the UK and providing high quality EPDM training and liquid waterproofing courses. Can certain materials damage EPDM membrane? Find out what Rob the Roofer has to say about materials

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Case Study: Clifford Tower Rebuild

2025-07-03T08:33:28+00:00July 27th, 2022|Categories: Case Studies, Commercial Roofing, Features, PermaRoof UK News|Tags: , , , , , , |

YORK’S CLIFFORD TOWER BUILT ANEW THANKS TO LEADING SPECIALIST PERMAROOF The brief: In November 2021 – January 2022, we were brought in by Modern Roofs Limited to help with part of the renovation of the historic Clifford Tower in York. The prestigious project, which was sanctioned by English Heritage, involved a full rebuilding with modern materials. Adding difficulty to the refurbishment was the worldwide

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Press Release: PermaGroup Debuts Slick Roofing Solution

2025-07-10T09:09:52+00:00July 18th, 2022|Categories: Commercial Roofing, Liquid Rubber, PermaGroup, PermaRoof UK News, Press Releases|Tags: , , , , |

PRESS RELEASE: PERMAGROUP DEBUTS SLICK ROOFING SOLUTION AT UNIVERSITY OF LEEDS “We were fully supported by PermaRoof from the outset with Sunny arranging the site surveys, meetings, and keeping us updated every step of the way. Other members of the PermaRoof team ensured delivery was taken care of and that the project ran smoothly. We absolutely loved installing the P500 system - it was

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Valuing Customer Loyalty During the Industry’s Stock Shortages

2025-03-06T12:23:38+00:00June 22nd, 2021|Categories: PermaRoof UK News, Roofing Industry, Roofing Materials|Tags: , , , , |

After an unprecedented year that saw the Covid-19 pandemic sweep the country and Brexit finally take place, the construction industry is starting to feel the side effects in the form of material shortages and price increases. Adrian Buttress, managing director at PermaGroup, discusses his approach to the ongoing crisis and how it’s brought the importance of customer loyalty to the fore

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