Protan flat roof

[niallmoran]

Looking for some advice guys - last year we had a new protan (single ply) flat roof installed on a dormer loft conversion. I was up the other day sorting some guttering and i noticed that wind is getting under the last section, presumably from the ridge (which was fitted at the same time. Here's a picture:

https://photos.app.goo.gl/SdXSVoM7SMx89wNM6

and video:

I assume this shouldn't be happening(!) and i'm concerned that given a good storm it will come loose and take the lot with it. I can't get hold of the roofer that did the work

What remedial work should i be looking to get done? I assume the edge of the protan should be sealed against the pitched roof (under the ridge?) somehow but it would be good to get some pointers before i get some quotes.....

 

[geraldthehamster]

Is Protan EPDM? Shouldn't it be glued down and have an edge trim fixing it?

 

[niallmoran]

it's a PVC membrane (similar to sarnafil etc)

 

[geraldthehamster]

Same applies, surely?

 

[niallmoran]

my understanding was that it uses mechanical fastenings and seam welds?

 

[geraldthehamster]

Possibly not in this case

The contractor wants bringing back to fix it.

 

[niallmoran]

Possibly not in this case

The contractor wants bringing back to fix it.

They are proving remarkably elusive!

 

[geraldthehamster]

Save time, get someone else in. Shouldn't be expensive. Unless they want scaffolding ...

 

[niallmoran]

Save time, get someone else in. Shouldn't be expensive. Unless they want scaffolding ...

That's what i was thinking.....easy to access from the first floor flat roof. Anybody suggest a good flat roofer in the Tayside/Dundee area??

 

[^woody^]

Get in touch with their local rep.

 

[niallmoran]

Get in touch with their local rep.

Good plan - i've dropped Protan an email.

 

[niallmoran]

Good plan - i've dropped Protan an email.

Just to follow this up, Protan were great and prodded the contractor who have already been out and rectified the problem - thanks guys