Avoiding clogged gutters comes high on the priority list for homeowners all over the country at this time of year. Many tens of thousands of homeowners will have completed or are procrastinating about the gutter clearing job while watching the leaves fall on the surrounding trees with a nagging feeling. Keeping the gutters clear is [...]
Traditional flat roof coverings can be susceptible to degradation during the hot temperatures of the summer months. Materials such as felt, for example, can develop bubbles in heat which can then crack as the temperatures drop and let in water. When winter comes and this water freezes, it then expands and adds to the likelihood [...]
Liquid rubber is growing in popularity across Peterborough for flat roofing. It offers an alternative to roofing membrane and is ideal for roofs with awkward shapes where membrane can’t easily be fitted. Liquid PU is applied wet to a variety of surfaces and when cured, delivers a high-quality, watertight finish. However, the thing to remember [...]
The issue of ponding can be bad news for your flat roof and is the first sign that the roof needs attention – fast. Ponding occurs after a spell of rain and looks exactly as it sounds – ponds of water appear across the surface of the flat roof, and sometimes remain there up to [...]
More than half of the country’s homeowners will be planning DIY projects this year, according to recent industry figures. Although there are many talented DIYers out there, there are some projects that even the most experienced should think carefully about before tackling. One of these is DIY roofing. DIY roofing requires a specific set of [...]
Here at Permaroof Peterborough we'll always recommend a Firestone rubber flat roof, but for the majority of homeowners, having to consider roofing materials is not a key priority. However, choosing the right type can have significant impacts on both cost and replacement lifecycles. Going for the cheapest option may seem like the right choice in [...]
Permaroof Peterborough’s sizzling summer offer will help prepare your guttering for the autumn and make clogged gutters a thing of the past. For all our EPDM roof installations this August, we’re giving away a free GutterBrush and we can’t wait for you to have yours. Getting roofing checked and repaired makes sense during the summer. [...]
Permaroof Peterborough have completed another EPDM garage flat roof on a new extension in Peterborough. We carried out the roof installation including covering a walkway. We were also asked to fit five skylights. Firestone EPDM was the obvious choice for this garage roof The client chose to go with Firestone EPDM as they wanted a [...]
Roofing news today has just reported fears and concerns relating to the entire industry of roofing and Brexit. But while this seems to be hitting the industry in general very hard, we're delighted to say that we are busier than ever since our partnership with Permaroof. In the news article released on 2nd May (read [...]
On Roofing Today we were surprised to see an article on cold applied roofing systems. Studies have shown the benefits - and usage is on the up. Here at Permaroof Peterborough we've been using cold applied EPDM rubber roofing systems and more recently liquid rubber roofing for our customers roofing projects with great success. We're [...]
