Installing an EPDM Flat Roof
An EPDM flat roof is quick and easy to install and offers a virtually leakproof membrane for your building.
EPDM comes in sheets cut to fit the design and area of your rooftop. With proper, professional installation, the EPDM roofing system keeps water out and protects your building from heavy rainfall and potential flood damage.
EPDM Rubber Roofing Advantages
- The roof deck does not need reinforcement because this type of roofing material is lightweight.
- EPDM is reasonably durable and will not scratch or tear easily.
- Leaks are easy to repair if they do occur.
- Rubber roofing is inexpensive.
- An EPDM flat roof membrane is easy to install.
- If it is well-maintained, this roof can last over fifty years.
- EPDM rubber is resistant to hail due to the material’s flexibility.
Installation of an EPDM Roof
Before installation, roofing professionals must prepare by washing debris off the roof’s surface and then drying it. They will check for and secure any loose materials while removing any rough or sharp items that could damage the rubber during installation.
Roofers then unroll the roofing sheets and place them onto the roof’s surface, allowing them to hang over the edge. They overlap the adjoining pieces and cut the rubber material to the exact dimensions required.
The contractors then apply adhesive to the roof and exposed membrane, ensuring they use enough to cover the entire area. They unfold the EPDM back over the surface, avoiding wrinkles. Next, they press the material down with a tool that resembles a broom or mop to release any air bubbles. Then, they repeat the steps on the other half of the membrane. There may be additional steps depending on the type of EPDM you have chosen.
EPDM flat roof is an affordable, long-lasting option for your building. Contact a roofing service to install your rubber roof to achieve optimal durability and function.