Fleece-Backed EPDM Flat Roof with Two Rooflights – St Albans | Quality Construction

Background

Starting point

The customer required fleece-Backed EPDM Flat Roof with Two Rooflights – St Albans at the property in St Albans. The aim was to complete the work to a high standard, coordinate the relevant trades and leave a clean, durable finished result.

Existing condition

The existing area was assessed before work began to confirm access, condition, interfaces with surrounding construction and the most suitable sequence for the fleece-backed epdm flat roof with two rooflights – st albans. No additional survey details are recorded for this historic project.

Challenges

The main consideration was integrating the new work correctly with the existing property while maintaining weathering, finish and build quality. No unusual additional challenge is recorded for this historic project.

Delivery

What we did

Installed premium fleece-backed EPDM around two rooflights, finished with black PVC trims, black metal wall trims and black sealant.

Programme

Work stages

Inspection & preparation

Assess the existing substrate or prepared deck, remove failed material where required and clean the area thoroughly. QC focus: preparation, correct sequencing and quality of the inspection & preparation stage.

Repairs / build-up

Complete any structural, deck, DPM, insulation or upstand work required before waterproofing. QC focus: preparation, correct sequencing and quality of the repairs / build-up stage.

Waterproofing installation

Install the specified EPDM, single-ply or liquid-applied waterproofing system with careful detailing around edges, outlets and penetrations. QC focus: preparation, correct sequencing and quality of the waterproofing installation stage.

Trims & interfaces

Complete perimeter trims, wall details, fascias, gutters or adjoining roof interfaces. QC focus: preparation, correct sequencing and quality of the trims & interfaces stage.

Final inspection

Check continuity, laps/details and the finished appearance, then photograph and leave the area clean. QC focus: preparation, correct sequencing and quality of the final inspection stage.

Specification

Products & materials

Fleece-backed EPDM membrane

Specification: Premium fleece-backed rubber membrane

Selected for durable flat-roof waterproofing and a robust bonded finish.

On site

Problems solved

Issue

The main consideration was integrating the new work correctly with the existing property while maintaining weathering, finish and build quality. No unusual additional challenge is recorded for this historic project.

How we fixed it

Quality Construction recommended a targeted, properly prepared installation rather than a temporary cosmetic repair. The agreed approach was to installed premium fleece-backed EPDM around two rooflights, finished with black PVC trims, black metal wall trims and black sealant. with attention to preparation, detailing and long-term performance.

Outcome

A clean, sharply detailed flat roof with two integrated rooflights and a 20-year guarantee.

Standards

Planning, quality & handover

Quality control

Quality checks focused on preparation, alignment, weathering/detailing, fixings and the finished appearance relevant to this fleece-backed epdm flat roof with two rooflights – st albans. Photographs should be used to evidence visible and hidden-stage workmanship where available.

Project management

The works were organised around a planned sequence and completed over 1 day for a team. Materials, access and individual work stages were coordinated so the project could progress efficiently with minimal unnecessary disruption.

Guarantees

Workmanship — 20 years