To support this new website RKD have transposed some of our blog and news articles from our previous website.

We will be focusing ongoing to provide new and interesting insights to our company, products, offers, tips, and general market feedback to update our web users and be integrating these with our social platforms.

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Are flat roofs bad? – Flat Roof

What is a flat roof? A flat roof is a roof which is almost level in contrast to the many types of sloped roofs. The slope of a roof is properly known as its pitch and flat roofs have up to approximately 10°. Flat roofs are an ancient form mostly used in arid climates and allow the roof space to be used […]

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Which flat roof system is best?

The flat roof is a great choice for many buildings for example an extension, garage or outhouse. The goal of this article is to help you understand the different types of flat roof systems

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How much will a new flat roof cost?

As a one-stop shop for all things flat roofing. Whether you are a tradesman or a DIYer, we’ve got everything you need to get your flat roof project off the ground and into the clouds.

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What is an outbuilding?

An outbuilding is a building that has been constructed in the garden of a property. They are most often used as storage buildings or garages, but they can also be used for other purposes such as offices, man caves, living spaces and much more. 

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EPDM Rubber Roof Install Text Only

The RKD selection of ClassicBond Kits and membranes offer a fully-adhered system that will adhere to wood, wood fibreboard and lightweight concrete.
DO NOT apply to polystyrene insulation.

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Can a Flat Roof be Repaired?

Many residential, commercial, or industrial buildings have flat roofs installed. For instance, construction companies often install EPDM roofing (cost-effective and resilient) and GRP roofing (lightweight and long-lasting).

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What is GRP Roofing?

GRP stands for Glass Reinforced Plastic, which can also be referred to as Fibreglass, Composite Plastic and FRP (Fibreglass-Reinforced Polymer)
GRP is a lightweight yet strong building material that resists corrosion and is extremely versatile.

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Fibreglass Roofing

Fixing edge trims when installing a fibreglass roof.

RKD understand that fixing GRP trims is perhaps the first and most straightforward element of installing a fibreglass roof. This of course assumes that your decking, which is preferably 18mm OSB has been laid

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Welcome to our brand new look – New Website

Our survey of 100s of our customers was most instructive.
Upon analysing the feedback we were able to upgrade our website so that it is entirely built to serve our customers needs.

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Roofing Kits Direct maintain a UK Wide Service

RKD profess UK wide service and delivery. So we thought it would be a good idea to show this visually – here’s a map showing the spread of our most recent kit deliveries

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What is a Geotextile underlay used for on an EPDM roof?

1. The Geotextile fleece underlay can be used on top of the rubber membrane to protect it from sharp objects when it is planned to cover the membrane with pebbles for fire protection.

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Communication is key and we thrive on it!

In this digital and fast-moving world RKD believe that good communication is paramount. Have you noticed that with many businesses today it’s quite difficult to get meaningful contact?

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