The roofing industry
has seen many changes with materials in roof membranes.
Over the past thirty years EPDM Rubber Roofing Membranes
have stood the test of time with virtually no change in
the EPDM formulation, making it an ideal material
for both new and re-roof low-slope
roofing applications.
EPDM membrane for roofs is essentially one piece of
rubber, cut to size for your job. The rubber roofing
membrane can survive all forms of weathering and will
last 40 years or more. It is so strong it's been
tested to withstand desert and arctic temperatures. Roofing
membranes made up of rubber have the integrity to hold
up well over years of thermal cycling, inclement
weather, extreme UV exposure and the ability to stay
flexible at cold temperatures. EPDM membranes also meet
the strict rigors of the wind uplift codes and will not
easily separate at the seams.
EPDM rubber roof
materials have a range of ways that they can be
installed. Even the installation methods of Rubber
membranes are economical and easy with the proper
tools. The most typical ways of installing rubber
roofing is a ballasted system, mechanical and fully
adhered.
EPDM membranes are
available in three typical thicknesses: 45 Mil, 60 Mil
and 90 Mil. The Mil refers to thousands of inch.
For example, the 60 Mil material would be very close to
1/16th of an inch thick. Even the 45 mil thick EPDM
rubber membrane is sufficient for most small to medium
size roofing jobs. In reference to thickness, a 45 Mil
thick piece of
EPDM
rubber roofing Membrane is comparable to the
thickness of a dime. The thicker the rubber membrane
the more resistant the EPDM roofing material is to such
damaging elements such as hail, tree limbs or flying
debris during a violent storm.
Repairing an EPDM
membrane roof is relatively simple and easy with the
right set of tools and adhesive. Most EPDM rubber
roofing material can be fixed within minutes and with
older rubber roofs, they can be revitalized and restored
very economically.
Benefits of EPDM
Rubber Coating Roof Systems
- Cyclical membrane fatigue
resistance
- Does not deteriorate
- Proven hail resistance
- High resistance to ozone,
weathering and abrasion
- High resistance to high winds
- Flexibility in low
temperatures
- Superior resistance to
extreme heat and fire
- Thermal shock durability
- Ultraviolet radiation
resistance
- Cost effective!
Building Supplies
At Tri-County Roofing, we use only
the highest quality brand name materials that guarantee
you get the finest roofing systems possible.
Contact Tri-County Roofing
We can provide you with the
affordable commercial roofing services you need with
time-tested, proven performance. There are
many things to consider when trying to determine the
very best EPDM rubber roofing
system that is right for your building's needs.
To speak with one of our friendly
staff members for a free estimate and professional
consultation, please call
Tri-County Roofing today.
