NE33 – NE34 · Bitumen felt

Traditional Felt Flat Roofs, South Shields

Where GRP and EPDM don't suit — very shallow-pitched roofs, complex detail around parapets, or where clients specifically want the traditional look — torch-on felt is still the right answer, and we install it in South Shields regularly. We're regularly on roofs close to the A194(M), out around Tyne Dock, through Westoe and Whiteleas.

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Three-layer polyester-reinforced SBS-modified bitumen
Perforated base sheet (partial bond) — prevents deck-stress cracking
Underlay and mineral cap sheet fully torched with 100mm laps
Aluminium drip and trim to gutter edge — not felt turn-down
Upstand dressed to 150mm minimum against any abutment
20-year manufacturer's guarantee on the membrane

Torch-on vs GRP vs EPDM in South Shields

Torch-on: forgiving of shallow falls, repairable in strips, traditional look, 20-year. GRP: hard-wearing surface, single-piece finish, less forgiving of movement, 25-year. EPDM: near-zero movement, giant single sheet, fewer joints, 30-year. We spec by roof, not by fashion. On coastal streets we spec mineral cap sheet in mid-grey rather than red — UV and salt fade red cap sheets faster.

Why old felt roofs get a bad name

Pre-1990s single-layer pour-and-brush felt on timber deck with no primer failed within 8–10 years and gave felt a terrible reputation. Modern three-layer SBS-modified torch-on is a completely different product — same category, different generation.

Coverage

NE33 – NE34 in full, direct access off the A194(M). We also cover Jarrow, Hebburn, Boldon.

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Torch-on felt flat roofing in South Shields — FAQs

How long does a torch-on garage roof last?+

20+ years for a three-layer SBS-modified system installed correctly. We've walked on 25-year-old roofs of ours still bone-dry.

Can you overlay onto existing felt?+

Only if the existing is dry, sound and well-bonded. Nine out of ten times it isn't — we strip and re-lay. Overlaying a failed roof just adds weight to a problem.

Is torch-on cheaper than GRP?+

Slightly cheaper on materials, similar on labour, and marginally cheaper overall. Difference isn't big — pick on suitability, not price.

Do you cover South Shields?+

Yes — NE33 – NE34 in full, and neighbouring towns.

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