EPDM FLAT ROOFS ARE THE BEST ROOFING MATERIAL

It’s always important to choose the best roofing material for your project. Whether you’re choosing a roofing material for a shed roof, flat roof or a garage roof, you want to make sure that the roof you choose meets your high standards.

That’s why at Rubber Roofing Direct, we’re leading suppliers in the best roofing material available in the UK, EPDM Rubber Membrane.

At Rubber Roofing Direct, we supply a range of EPDM rubber membranes and can deliver your new roofing material to your property the next day on orders made before 2pm. Are EPDM roofs any good?

WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS OF AN EPDM RUBBER MEMBRANE?

An EPDM flat roof offers a wealth of benefits that make it the very best roofing material, including:

A Lightweight Material. An EPDM rubber membrane is incredibly lightweight, meaning it won’t strain the integrity of your shed.
Fantastic Waterproofing Properties. Unlike felt and other common shed roof materials, the rubber membrane of a flat roof won’t get compromised by heavy rain.
Cost-Effective Shed Roof Material. The rubber membrane is much cheaper to manufacture, produce and install, meaning you won’t have to spend a fortune on buying a shed kit.
Low Maintenance, Long-Lasting. With little maintenance required, and very cheap to repair, by opting for an EPDM rubber roof for your shed roof, you’ll rest easy knowing that your shed roof will be protected for up to 50 years.

Rubber Roofing Direct is experts when it comes to supplying the best roofing material and accessories. We have a team of experienced, professional experts that offer courses for installing an EPDM flat roof. Find out more here.

WHAT EPDM RUBBER MEMBRANES ARE AVAILABLE?

FlexiProof One-Piece EPDM Roofing

FlexiProof is a one-piece EPDM roof membrane that is incredibly popular for homeowners looking for the best roofing material. With a life expectancy in excess of 50 years, the FlexiProof rubber membrane can withstand extreme temperatures, waterproof and resistant to UV light.

This EPDM roof membrane system is the best value flat roof option for your roofing material choice. Browse our FlexiProof One-Piece range today and begin to secure your flat roof, garage roof or shed roof.

FAQS

Need some help or guidance? Here are the most common questions our customers ask us

Is it easy to fit an EPDM rubber roof?

Installing an EPDM flat roof rubber membrane is far easier than a traditional roof. When done correctly, a roof membrane can be expected to last in excess of 50 years. That’s why it’s the number one choice for homeowners. Click here for detailed instructions.

Can EPDM be used on a pitched roof?

An EPDM rubber roof can be used for low-pitched roofs. Unlike other traditional roofing materials, the rubber membrane is incredibly versatile and easy to install on a wide range of surfaces and angles. Click here for more details.

How much does EPDM roofing cost?

EPDM flat roofing is becoming an increasingly popular roofing material for UK homeowners because it’s incredibly inexpensive to purchase, install and maintain over its lifetime, which can span decades. Click here for more details.

Can you put a rubber roof over asphalt?

An EPDM rubber roof can be bonded to asphalt but this needs to be the FlexiProof Fleece-Backed. It cannot be bonded to uneven surfaces such as shingles as this hinders the membrane from successfully bonding onto the surface. Click here for more details.

Can you tile over EPDM?

After you’ve installed an EPDM flat roof onto your extension, roof, or garage, you can install slabs or tiles on top of it. There are a couple of factors for homeowners to consider, but a single sheet of rubber membrane can serve as a durable, long-lasting foundation.

Our paving support system is designed to be placed directly onto the membrane without the use of adhesives. When the base is fitted, it can anchor slabs onto it. Before going ahead with plans to tile over your EPDM flat roof, we recommend getting in touch with us.

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What is the best material for a flat roof?

When it comes to choosing a material for your flat roof, it’s important that you, a homeowner, consider a range of factors to make sure you get the most out of your roof.

There is a range of flat roof materials that are commonly used in the UK however, there are a number of reasons why opting to install a rubber membrane onto your roof is becoming increasingly popular today. The best material for a flat roof is EPDM. Click here for more details.

Is EPDM environmentally-friendly?

Ethylene Propylene Diene Monomer (EPDM) membranes are incredibly environmentally friendly and offer a range of benefits for your flat roof. If you’re a homeowner in the UK looking to lead a sustainable, energy-efficient life, then rubber roofing is for you.

The International Kyoto Ecology Agreement recognises and recommends EPDM as the best value sustainable, environmentally friendly roofing material available today.

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