DIY EPDM Roofing for First-Time Installers

EPDM roofing has increased its popularity tenfold over the past decade, with more and more homeowners taking on the responsibility of maintaining their flat roofs. There are various flat roofing materials like EPDM to choose from, however the ease of an EPDM roofing installation and its benefits remain largely unknown to many DIYers.

We believe in our product and the benefits it brings to homeowners, commercial buildings, and the environment.

EPDM roofing for DIYers

Firstly, we want to clarify whether an EPDM roofing project is viable for DIYers. The answer is a resounding yes: its installation process is easy for any level of DIYer with the time to spare and aspiration to learn. 

We recently published our blog post detailing the DIY EPDM project timeline to help highlight each aspect of the project, and how to approach this as a DIYer. 

Many DIYers approach their first EPDM roofing installation with the view of achieving a perfect finish, however the end result of aspects such as detail kits and finishing will improve with experience: an installation which will serve its function as a weatherproof barrier is more than achievable.

Our First-Time EPDM Installers Materials

Our Techno EPDM is more than an EPDM membrane to us, it’s a product we put faith behind; we believe that EPDM can positively impact many factors, such as the environment and, rising energy costs. Therefore, we always provide as much information as possible to speed up the widespread adoption of the roofing system. 

We always recommend that first-time EPDM installers familiarise themselves with the following:

• EPDM Training Services - We host training sessions at our High Wycombe premises for both DIYers and trade installers alike.

• EPDM “how to” installation guides - EPDM installation guides geared towards every aspect of your flat roofing project.

• EPDM Installation Videos – Videos filmed on our premises of our trained installers completing an EPDM roofing installation.

• EPDM Roofing Calculator - Our roofing calculator, Roofus, automatically generates a quote based on the information you have provided about your project.

• EPDM Roofing Blog - we post monthly help and advice for DIYers on installing and maintaining their EPDM roof.

Is EPDM roofing hard to lay as a first-time DIYer?

Like every DIY project, the difficulty comes from a misunderstanding of the steps: properly planning and preparing for your EPDM installation will always end in a much more successful project.

Conclusion

As stated above, we provide several learning resources to ensure you are not only fully prepared for your project, but that you can learn and understand the process in a way that suits you, whether through our installation how-to guides or our installation videos. 

One of the hardest parts of a DIY EPDM project is taking the first step, and we’re here to help you every step of the way.