How to Fit Metal Counterflashing Learn how to fix metal counterflashing on a wall to help waterproof your flat roof. Using mechanically-fixed techniques with Elevate EPDM membranes in this way creates a seal and a finish on flat roofing that looks great and works perfectly. Our easy-to-follow instruction video illustrates the method of measuring and securely fixing counterflashing around changing angles, such as a chimney on a flat roof. The PermaRoof UK metal counterflashing detail is fixed to the wall into a chase and is designed to prevent water running down the brickwork and seeping behind the EPDM roofing membrane. Using EPDM membrane and metal counterflashing is an effective alternative to traditional felt roofing and lead flashing; simpler to
How to Use an EPDM Pipe Boot How to create a watertight seal around a pipe on a flat roof using an EPDM pipe flashing 'boot'. The flexible flashing is suitable for sealing round protrusions within the flat roofing, as it can be cut to size up to 6 inches. Watch the how-to-guide for flat roofing; detailed and easy-to-follow. The simplified, cold application of the EPDM flat roof system makes it suitable for all the DIY roofing projects around your property, including shed roof coverage and garage roofs. EPDM is a great alternative to traditional felt roofing, especially when dealing with protrusions, as illustrated in the video guide. Protrusions from a flat roof, such as pipes, roof skylights or
Pipe Flashing with EPDM Quickseam Formflash Watch our step-by-step guide and find out how to create a seal around a pipe on your flat roof project. Using Quickseam FormFlash tape and cold application, our guide clearly demonstrates the effectiveness of the seal and the ease of application. There is no need to struggle with tricky protrusions from the flat roof deck any more. Outdated felt roofing methods are time consuming and involve the use of toxic, hot bonding techniques that are unnecessary with the EPDM roofing systems. This makes EPDM membranes perfect for a DIY flat roof project. Few tools are needed, as you can see from our detailed how-to-guide. Quickseam FormFlash tape can also be used to effectively
How to Finish a Flat Roof at Upstand Walls with EPDM How to terminate EPDM membrane at an upstand wall end using Quickseam FormFlash tape application. Sealing joins and making neat terminations is so easy with EPDM products. Using cold application, the entire flat roofing system is hassle-free and fast to install. With an expected lifespan of more than 50 years, the EPDM roofing system, once installed, offers longevity, flexibility and weatherability that the traditional installation of felt roofing cannot. For full and detailed instruction on how to fit a complete EPDM flat roof, consider a PermaRoof UK training course, run by trained operatives in our EPDM training centre in Derby. Three levels of courses can offer you accreditations
How to Join EPDM Membrane with Cover Strip Tape Easily join two pieces of EPDM membrane together with EPDM cover strip tape - takes only minutes! Perfect for repairs and batten detail covering, the laminated tape makes life easier. Using EPDM membranes makes light work of flat roofing and is so much better than felt roofing due to its weatherability, resistance to UV and resistance to cracking. Joining two pieces of felt requires toxic bonding substances, heat and specific weather conditions. EPDM can be fitted in the rain with its unique properties and simple application. Pretty useful in the UK! Our straightforward video clearly shows how to cover a seam on a flat roof with angle changes for a
How to Fit EPDM Membrane to Upstand Walls Find out how to fix EPDM membrane to upstand walls at the edges of your flat roof. Detailed and clear, the video shows our how-to-guide to easily deal with the application of membranes to angle changes that will take only minutes to complete. With a system so much simpler than traditional roof felting, RubberCover EPDM offers flexibility and longevity to your flat roofing project - large or small. Cold application simplifies to process of installing a flat roof and, fitted in one piece, the EPDM roofing system is hard to fault for waterproofing, flexibility and weathering properties. Where felt roofing will dry out and crack over a relatively short period of
Certified EPDM Training Days In the 15 years that we have been going, we have worked with thousands of roofers, builders, and maintenance staff across the UK. We don’t just provide you with a high-quality product, we’re also on-hand to give you any advice you need. When you work with us, you’re given an account manager that’s dedicated to help you and your business grow. If you’re already using this product, get in touch to discover our great deals. We guarantee we’ll have the best. It’s not just advice we give either, we also offer a training course. The one day course takes place in Derby and will teach you everything you need to know about installing rubber roofing.
How Easy is it to Install a Rubber Roof? A common question for PermaRoof UK teams is about the application method of EPDM roofing and whether the product is easy to install. EPDM rubber roofing is fast and easy to install on a wide range of project types with PermaRoof UK training. Whether you’re a trade EPDM roofer looking to add another string to your bow or whether you’re a competent DIYer who wants to replace your shed or other domestic roofing yourself, our training days are the ideal solution. The training days are designed to give you the confidence, skills and knowledge you need to work with EPDM roofing products. You’ll be taught about the installation process, the
Grow Your Business with EPDM Rubber Roofing EPDM rubber roofing is fast-becoming the roofing industry’s go-to flat roofing membrane of choice. With an unmatched 50-year life expectancy, you are able to deliver your clients a result that you know will last for the long term, offering top class products and top class service. EPDM membrane is cold applied to timber roof decking using water-based deck adhesive and bonding adhesive for application to brickwork and other materials. This makes this system safe and easier to apply than many other flat roofing systems and suits the competent DIYer too. The single-piece application method also simplifies flat roofing installation with the elimination of joins for the most part. We can supply membranes
How to Grow Your Roofing Business Roofers and builders - do you regularly install flat roofs? Are you looking to take your business to the next level? PermaRoof UK offers UK trade roofers a wide range of business opportunities, from award-winning sales and customer support, a dedicated account manager and trade discounts to lead generation and much more. Since 2000, we’ve grown to be one of the largest importers and distributors of Elevate EPDM membrane and supplies in the UK to a network of trade counters and merchants, trade roofers and contractors and DIY.