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RA P LO R
EPDM
(ETHYLENE PROPYLENE DIENE MONOMER)
EPDM Roofing Systems have been installed since the early
1970’s. An EPDM roof system comes in thicknesses from.
045 mil to .090 mil, can be reinforced or non-reinforced,
and is typically black in color, but can be white. An EPDM
membrane installation can be mechanically attached, fully
adhered, or ballasted.
Since the 1980’s, individual membrane rolls are typically
bonded together using 3” or 6” seam tape, which is far
superior to the liquid adhesives that were used prior. The
way the bonding works in an EPDM Membrane Installation
is the EPDM Roof membrane is cleaned off then primed.
Once the primer is set, the seam tape is rolled over the
primed area, and rolled into place. After, the two rolls are
bonded together for the life of the EPDM roof system!
Benefits of an EPDM Roof:
EPDM Roof Systems have been one of the most popular
choices in flat roofing for a reason. Some advantages of
an EPDM Roofing System are:
• Proven system that has been installed for over 60
years
• Strong puncture resistance, especially with reinforced
systems
• Rubber rarely deteriorates over time
• Easier to install and patch than heat welded systems
• Very flexible material, which is useful for buildings
that expand or contract over time
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