practical, durable and affordable

Survey-led flat roof installations for garages, extensions, dormer tops, and commercial properties.
Correctly specified and properly installed. Build to last.

OUR FLAT ROOF WORK

The Right System
for Your Roof.

Flat roofing in the UK has undergone a significant shift in specification over the past two decades. The old-style mineral felt systems that were standard on garages and extensions through the 1980s and 1990s are being replaced by single-ply membranes, primarily EPDM rubber, that offer dramatically superior longevity, UV resistance and waterproofing performance.

At Roofers Direct, we do not apply a one-size approach. We begin with a survey of your existing roof, assessing the deck, the drainage, the perimeter details, upstands and any penetrations, before advising on the most appropriate system for your building and budget.

Our primary flat roof system is fully adhered EPDM, which we specify and install across domestic and commercial applications. Where alternative systems are more appropriate, we will advise honestly.

Modern flat roofing has moved beyond traditional felt. Single-ply, liquid-applied and EPDM systems now account for a major share of the UK flat roofing market, with EPDM widely adopted for its durability, flexibility and low-maintenance performance.

How a Flat Roof
Should Be Built

Tap any layer of the diagram to understand what it does and why it matters for a long-lasting flat roof.

EPDM flat roof — tap a layer
≥ 1:80 fall → EPDM MEMBRANE COVER BOARD (OPTIONAL) PIR RIGID INSULATION VAPOUR CONTROL LAYER OSB / PLYWOOD DECK STRUCTURAL JOISTS
Tap any layer to understand what it does

Tap any layer on the diagram to learn what it does and why it matters

Why it matters

Most flat roof failures are not membrane failures, they are preparation and detailing failures. Getting the substrate and the edge details right is what determines whether a flat roof lasts five years or fifty.

WHAT ABOUT 

THE TYPES OF ROOF?

Year Lifespan
Specification Notes

    What we suggest?

    epdm flat roof

    Have a look at our dedicated page about Flat EPDM Roofs and discover the benefits of this type of installation; elegant, cost effective and safe.