Flat Roofs
Make flat roof specialists E.Riding & Humber Roofing your first choice
If you need quality flat roofing services, make E.Riding & Humber Roofing your first choice. We are flat roof specialists offering a full range of flat roofing options including traditional felt, EPDM rubber and GRP fibreglass roofing in Hull, Beverley, Goole, Selby and surrounding areas. Not sure which option to go for?
Felt roofing, applied to the flat roof with hot bitumen is the traditional way for flat roofs to be covered. Whilst it is the cheapest option in the medium term, felt roofing only has a lifespan of 15 years or so because the felt strips expand and contract in hot and freezing temperatures causing the seals to eventually fail. If you are looking for flat roofing that will last as long as most pitched roofs, 60 years or so, then EPDM rubber or GRP fibreglass is certainly well worth considering. Both rubber and fibreglass are highly water resistant and because they have no seals, they provide a quality, long lasting solution.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Flat Roofs
What is the cheapest flat roofing material?
In the shorter term, felt roofing which is applied with hit bitumen. However, with a lifespan of around 15 years, felt roofing is less cost-effective when compared to longer lasting materials such as rubber roofing.
What does EPDM stand for?
Ethylene Propylene Diene Monomer is a type of rubber which is ideal for flat roofing and is now one of the leading flat roof solutions in the UK.
How long does EPDM rubber roofing last?
EPDM has a lifespan of up to 60 years if properly installed by a professional flat roof specialist. What’s more, rubber is flexible to there is no danger of it cracking with natural building movement.
Is EPDM more expensive that roof felt?
EPDM rubber roofing is a little more expensive that felt roofing. However, EPDM has a far longer lifespan and represents better value for money over the long term.
What does GRP stand for?
Glass Reinforced Plastic is a fibreglass roofing option which is highly water resistant.
How long does a GRP flat roof last?
When properly installed, GRP can last 50 years or more.
Are GRP roofs prone to cracking?
Only if a GRP roof has been poorly installed which is why you should always choose a professional roofing specialist like E.Riding & Humber Roofing to carry out the work.
Which is the better option, GRP or EPDM?
Both are great options provided they are professionally installed. Generally speaking, EPDM rubber roofing has the edge in terms of cost and durability. What’s more, rubber is flexible and never cracks.
What are the main benefits of felt roofing?
Cost. Felt is the cheaper option of the three. It’s waterproof for up to 15 years and cheaper to repair as well.
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