How to Waterproof your Shed Roof
The Cheapest Way to Waterproof Your Shed Roof (Spoiler: Forget felt!)
Waterproofing your shed has never been easier. Rubber roofing is the simpler, more durable option for roof repairs and replacements. With a 50-year life expectancy, EPDM membrane won’t need regular repairs or replacements. You’ll need to replace your shed long before you replace the roof. Because of its lifespan, EPDM is the cheapest long-term options for shed roofing.
Why Felting a Shed Roof Isn’t a Long-Term Solution
Felt is quickly becoming a redundant material used to cover shed roofs due to its inability to be installed in one single piece. Seams usually fail within a few years leaving you with a leaking shed roof! The costs of regular repairs and replacements means you may need to replace a shed roof up to ten mores more often than an EPDM rubber shed roof.
Easiest Shed Roof Waterproofing Kit
Enter the PermaRoof in a Box ® Shed Roof Kit. This kit is so simple, that anyone can replace their felt shed roof in no time at all.
What you get:
- RubberCover EPDM membrane with a 50-year life expectancy
- Spray Contact Adhesive
- PermaRoof Bond and Seal Sealant
- 4” Roller
- Lifetime Membrane Warranty
Why RubberCover EPDM?
RubberCover EPDM is a rubber material manufactured in the USA and is available in one single piece up to 12.2m x 30.5m! This means you can cover your shed or any flat roof in one piece making it ideal for complete shed roof replacement or installing a new shed roof!
AND BEST OF ALL, IT IS COLD APPLIED! Only adhesives are used to install.
What’s in the shed roof waterproofing video?
Watch our “how to” guide on rubber shed roof kit installation and you’ll see why felt shed roofing is outdated — this roofing system is the tradesman’s choice and now we make it so simple that DIY shed roofing is a breeze for anyone. Just measure the roof, buy the kit and fit in no time at all.
- You see our real felt shed roof. The seams have failed and the roof is leaking.
- The shed owner chose to waterproof their shed using EPDM.
- You’ll see the shed roof kit contents that was used in this video.
- The felt on the shed roof shed roof was removed and he EPDM laid over the roof (with an overhang).
- The membrane is folded back so allow adhesion one half at a time.
- Once the roof surface is dry enough (spoiler: we tell you how to check for that) apply the adhesive to the roof.
- Allow the adhesive to go off (pro tip: we tell you how to avoid bubbling).
- Roll the membrane over the adhesive and brush out air pockets.
- Trim the overhang (no specialised scissors required!).
- Glue down the edges (step by step instructions in the video).
- Apply Bond and Seal (supplied) to your batten strip (pro tip included: how to ensure an even seal).
- Screw the batten to the pitched side of the shed.
Admire your handywork!
About PermaRoof UK
PermaRoof UK is the UK’s largest provider of RubberCover EPDM membranes and products, providing a long-term solution to leaking flat roofs. The EPDM flat roofing membranes are manufactured from a synthetic rubber compound and have been used on commercial and industrial roofing worldwide for more than 25 years. Today, the high-performance, proven system is available for waterproofing residential flat roofing and is fast growing in popularity as it consistently outperforms traditional felt roofing.
The unique compound of EPDM membranes brings flexibility and durability to flat roofing products with a low life-cycle cost as it requires little or no maintenance over its expected lifespan of 50 years plus! The EPDM flat roofing revolution is upon us! Buy the featured products online at https://www.permaroofstore.co.uk/.
We can arrange, through a list of trained and approved installers, for you to receive a no obligation quotation for your flat roofing project, with all work fully guaranteed for your peace of mind.
PermaRoof UK also offer Permaroof-in-a-box®, containing everything you need to undertake the fitting of a flat roofing project. We think of everything at PermaRoof UK and strive to meet the needs of all our customers. Whether you require a supplier for your flat roofing business, or are replacing a shed roof or installing a new garage roof, we can help you. Watch our video demonstrations on this channel and see this innovative flat roofing system for yourself – high-performance, high-quality and superior weatherability, the RubberCover EPDM flat roofing system is the future of waterproofing for a flat roof.
Related Blog Posts
What is Liquid Waterproofing?
‘What is Liquid Waterproofing Membrane?” is a question we are routinely asked at PermaRoof UK. We developed our range of liquid waterproofing systems to suit complex
Ask the Experts: How to Fit a Rubber Roof
‘How to fit a Rubber Roof” is one of the top questions we get at PermaRoof UK from DIYers. The system is fast and easy to
Leaking Flat Roof? What Are Your Options?
A leaking flat roof can go from 'minor drip' to serious damage very quickly. Whether it’s over a garage, extension or porch, the key is acting early and
Frequently Asked Questions
Traditional felt shed roofing loses its integrity over time and often needs to be repaired or replaced. In hot weather, the surface is prone to melting and this can result in bubbles forming across the surface. When it rains, or the weather grows cooler, these bubbles can crack easily, which lets in water.
Replacing old felt covering with a modern EPDM membrane minimises the risk of leaking and preserves the integrity of the shed for longer.
The ideal length of overhang is around 150mm. We allow an additional 300mm of EPDM in our shed roof kits to ensure an even overhang on all sides.
The cost of shed roofing can vary according to the project scope and selected materials. It can often be tempting to buy a cheap solution for the short term, such as felt. Replacing a shed roof with a long-term approach offers better cost vs. value. EPDM membrane lasts exceptionally longer than other traditional materials.
With materials costs rising in 2022, it makes sense to ensure a cost efficient solution. We have kept our range of complete shed roof kits in standard sizes from as little as £84 (6ft x 4ft). Fast and easy to install, and with a lifetime guarantee, this type of system offers the best long term value.
Yes, it is always advisable to strip back all the existing roof covering down to the timber substrate. Ensure the surface is clean, dust-free and dry for the best results
Modern EPDM membranes are fast becoming the go-to replacement for outdated felt shed coverings. With a more diverse range of goods typically stored in sheds and garages, a better form of protection is now more popular.
One of the fastest and most cost effective ways to re-roof a shed is to buy and install a DIY EPDM shed roof kit. With a 50-year service life expectancy, cost vs. value over time can be significantly higher than other traditional materials with a shorter lifespan.
