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EPDM roof installation in Rushden for durable flat roofs

Core flat-roof specialism. Fully insured. Low-maintenance waterproof finish.

What gives an EPDM roof its edge

Continuous covering

Fewer joints means fewer weak spots for water to work at over time.

Built on a sound deck

We check the base, the falls and the outlets before the membrane goes down.

Neat perimeter details

Edges, corners and penetrations are formed to suit the roof, not guessed on site

Why EPDM suits flat and low-slope roofs.

EPDM is a flexible rubber membrane used to form a continuous waterproof covering on flat and low-slope roofs. It suits garages, extensions and similar structures where you want a clean, durable finish without a roof full of weak joints. Good results start before the membrane arrives on site. We check that the deck beneath is sound, that the roof has sensible falls and that the outlets can actually move water away. With MTS Northants, that preparation matters just as much as the top layer, because trapped moisture or damaged decking underneath can spoil a new roof before it has had a fair chance. In Rushden, it is a reliable choice where the roof build-up is right for it.

A worker in gloves inspects a drainage system on a flat rooftop beside a brick wall.
A flat roof covered in black roofing underlayment secured with rows of green cap fasteners

Preparation and detailing decide the result

A flat roof does not forgive lazy edges. We prepare the substrate, bond the membrane correctly and form the details around outlets, corners, walls and roof penetrations so the finished roof behaves like one continuous skin. Perimeter edges need proper sealing, not hopeful smears of sealant. A quotation from MTS Northants also makes clear if damaged decking or moisture trapped below the old covering needs sorting first, because there is little point laying a good membrane over a bad base and pretending the problem has gone away.

Frequently asked questions

What is EPDM and where is it usually used?

EPDM is a rubber roofing membrane used on flat and low-slope roofs to create a continuous waterproof covering. It is often a strong fit for garages, extensions and similar roof areas where a neat finish, resistance to weathering and lower maintenance are more useful than a patchwork of joints and short-lived quick fixes.

Do we always need a new roof deck before EPDM?

Not always, but the deck does need to be sound. If it is soft, damaged or holding trapped moisture, we need to deal with that before the membrane goes down. Laying new EPDM over a weak or wet base only hides the trouble for a while. The roof underneath still decides how well the finish will last.

Why do falls and outlets matter so much on flat roofs?

Because flat roofs are only as good as the route water takes off them. If the falls are poor or the outlet details are weak, water can sit where it should not and keep working at the same areas. We look at drainage first so the membrane is not being asked to rescue a roof layout that is wrong underneath.

Talk through your flat roof before you choose

Call us to discuss the roof size, the current covering and any signs of damp below it before we arrange an inspection and quotation.

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