EDPM Roofing Explained
Is EDPM Roofing the right fit for you?
EPDM is a very durable synthetic rubber roofing membrane (ethylene propylene diene terpolymer) broadly utilized in low-slope buildings from the USA and globally. Both principal components, ethylene and propylene, are derived from petroleum and natural gas. EPDM is offered in both white and black, and comes with a extensive number of widths, ranging from 7.5 feet to fifty feet, and also in 2 thicknesses, 45 and 60 mils. EPDM can be set up either completely adhered, mechanically attached or ballasted, together with all the stitches of the roof system sealed with liquid sheeting or specially invented tape.
Advantages of EDPM Roofing
- Installation is least expensive; In contrast to TPO and PVC, EPDM is your cheapest business roofing program to set up. By way of instance, a 2500sf EPDM roof will cost approximately $5.5/sf to set up. The exact same roof using a TPO roofing system will cost you approximately $7/sf. (figures don't include substance )
- EDPM lasts the longest; EPDM is the longest lasting of the 3 commercial roofing systems we provide. Most owners like 30 decades or even more from the so-called rubber roof. A correctly installed, well-designed and assembled EPDM roof will outperform any roofing system.
- Weighs less than competition; At just half a pound per square foot for 60 mil, fully-adhered, membrane-only EPDM, it is considerably lighter than your ordinary asphalt shingle, that weighs about 2.3pounds per square foot.
- Reduction of Energy; EPDM is a fantastic alternative whether or not you reside in a cold or hot area. From the chilly North, you may prefer black EPDM because of it's ability to absorb heat and also help heat the interior of your construction, helping to keep your heating bill . From the warmer South, the white EPDM membrane reflects the sun's warmth and helps decrease heating bill
Disadvantages of EDPM Roofing
- Cannot Do It Yourself; Even though you can buy EPDM at department stores like Home Depot, and install it yourself, you really should not. Once installed incorrectly, like along with asphalt shingles, an EPDM roof will probably neglect. Only a skilled EPDM installer, such as ourselves, should set up an EPDM roof.
- Punctures; No roof process is 100% resistant to all. Even though a ballasted EPDM, fully adhered roofing comes quite close. If your building is in a place that's at risk of falling debris, such as tree branches, or even heavy foot traffic, then choose a milder liner, for example 75 mil
- Ballasted Roof; A ballasted roof is a roof using something, like concrete or stone pavers, to hold the roofing membrane, including EPDMdown. The ballast also will help protect the roof membrane from damage, like from piling, tree branches along with ultraviolet lighting.
