Insulated Fleece-Backed EPDM Flat Roof Replacement – Wolverton | Quality Construction

Background

Starting point

The customer required insulated Fleece-Backed EPDM Flat Roof Replacement – Wolverton at the property in Wolverton. 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 insulated fleece-backed epdm flat roof replacement – wolverton. 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.

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Before

During

Completed

Delivery

What we did

Stripped the existing flat roof; used scaffold handrail protection; installed a DPM, insulation and a new deck over the insulation; installed fleece-backed EPDM rubber.

Programme

Work stages

Access, protection & strip-off

Set up safe access/protection and carefully strip the existing roof covering so the underlying structure can be assessed. QC focus: preparation, correct sequencing and quality of the access, protection & strip-off stage.

Structure, deck & preparation

Repair or prepare the roof structure/deck and resolve defects exposed during strip-off. QC focus: preparation, correct sequencing and quality of the structure, deck & preparation stage.

Underlay / insulation / ventilation

Install the specified membrane, insulation and ventilation/counter-batten build-up where applicable. QC focus: preparation, correct sequencing and quality of the underlay / insulation / ventilation stage.

Roof covering & weathering details

Install the new tiles/slates/membrane together with valleys, flashings, verges, ridges and penetrations. QC focus: preparation, correct sequencing and quality of the roof covering & weathering details stage.

Roofline, checks & completion

Complete fascia/gutter details where included, inspect the finished roof and clear the working area. QC focus: preparation, correct sequencing and quality of the roofline, checks & completion 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 stripped the existing flat roof; used scaffold handrail protection; installed a DPM, insulation and a new deck over the insulation; installed fleece-backed EPDM rubber. with attention to preparation, detailing and long-term performance.

Outcome

The roof was rebuilt as an insulated warm-roof style system with a premium membrane finish.

Standards

Planning, quality & handover

Quality control

Quality checks focused on preparation, alignment, weathering/detailing, fixings and the finished appearance relevant to this insulated fleece-backed epdm flat roof replacement – wolverton. 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 4–5 days. Materials, access and individual work stages were coordinated so the project could progress efficiently with minimal unnecessary disruption.