A rubber roof is compounded from rubber-polymer and is often referred to as EPDM roofing. Some of the features that contribute to the popularity of EPDM single-ply roofing included long-term weatherability, including excellent resistance to temperature extremes, sunlight, ozone and moisture, ease, speed, and cleanliness of installation. This lightweight synthetic elastomeric material has been used since the early 1970s.
Another feature is adaptability. Varied application techniques such as ballasted, fully adhered, and mechanically fastened, allow EPDM roofing systems to be applied to virtually any roof surface: flat, spherical, curved, or slanted.
We recommend installing single-ply membrane roof systems on buildings with little to no roof slope. A roof that does not readily shed water, ice and snow is a prime candidate for this system. Our general rule of thumb is to recommend single-ply systems on structures with a roof slope of 2″/12” or less. The beauty of a single-ply roof system is that it is a watertight membrane. It is designed to withstand inclement environments where standing water, snow and ice may occur.
Flat Roofs
Another feature is adaptability. Varied application techniques such as ballasted, fully adhered, and mechanically fastened, allow EPDM roofing systems to be applied to virtually any roof surface: flat, spherical, curved, or slanted.
We recommend installing single-ply membrane roof systems on buildings with little to no roof slope. A roof that does not readily shed water, ice and snow is a prime candidate for this system. Our general rule of thumb is to recommend single-ply systems on structures with a roof slope of 2″/12” or less. The beauty of a single-ply roof system is that it is a watertight membrane. It is designed to withstand inclement environments where standing water, snow and ice may occur.