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EPDM vs. Felt: which one is better for your roof and why?
EPDM, or Ethylene-Propylene Diene Monomer, is a high-density membrane, which is impermeable to water. In the flat roofing industry, it is fast becoming one of the most widely used synthetic rubbers. The rubber can withstand some extreme weather conditions and comes...
Should You Repair or Replace Your Roof?
Roof damage is an issue that will affect us all at some point, as we explored in our previous blog post. Once you’ve identified the key signs your roof needs repair, it can be difficult to know whether it only requires a simple fix or whether it may actually be time...
How to Care for Your Flat Roof in the Winter
Flat roofs can be a great option for your home but it is important to be aware that they can be affected by extreme weather conditions – particularly if they’re old or poorly installed. In order to prevent flat roof problems in the winter months, which often bring...
Common EPDM Rubber Roof Problems and Their Causes
Although EPDM rubber is a hard-wearing, sturdy and reliable roofing material, you may still encounter problems with your rubber roof over time. In most cases, issues with rubber roofs are caused by poor installation or a lack of maintenance. However, these issues can...
How Can a Rubber Roof Add Value to Your Home?
You’ve been weighing up the pros and cons of a new roof installation. Will a new roof be too expensive? Will it be a long, drawn-out process to get it installed? Does a new roof add value to your home? While a new roof can seem like a high-cost investment, the...
Check Out Our New FiberTite Product Range!
Welcome to our new product range at Plytech! Here, you can explore FiberTite single ply membranes that will meet the needs of any roof. The products we sell function together as a whole and when installed correctly, FiberTite can outcompete almost if not all other...
What Does a Rubber Roof Maintenance Inspection Involve?
When it comes to ensuring the safety and maintenance of your rubber roof, we recommend you carry out an inspection at least twice a year. The best seasons for this are either Spring or Autumn, when the weather is more mild. Also, it would be a good idea to carry out...
What are the Differences Between FiberTite and Standard PVC Membranes?
Flat roofs are very common amongst commercial buildings in the UK. The three main varieties of flat roofing membranes are EPDM, TPO and PVC. Despite the stigma associated with PVC membranes following their early failures, there are many benefits of their use. Standard...
Why now is the best time to transfer to EPDM rubber roofing!
Some background info… Here at Plytech, we want to ensure that our customers have suitable roofing that efficiently protects them from even the most adverse climatic conditions. In recent years, elevated levels of rainfall have been witnessed in a number of regions...
The Advantages of EPDM Rubber Roofing
The advantages of EPDM Rubber roofing EPDM rubber roofing offers a wide range of benefits compared with other forms of flat roofing. For this reason, it’s not surprising that its popularity over the last ten years has grown significantly. If you’re still not sure why,...