EPDM Roofing

EPDM (or rubber) roofing is ideal for use on flat or low-sloping roofs. It can last as long as 50 years and can be fitted directly on top of your aging flat roof!

So not only can it outlast most other flat roofing solutions, it’s quick and easy to fit, which means it won’t cost as much as you might think.

It offers a number of advantages over traditional felt roofing:

EPDM roofing does not suffer with age from cracking or crazing compared to traditional felt roofs. 

EPDM roofing “breathes” allowing vapours to escape, thus preventing blisters, a common problem with felt roofs.

It is also one of the most environmentally friendly choices when it comes to choosing your roofing type.

Installation

EPDM roofing is very lightweight, making it easy to work with and the roof deck doesn’t need any kind of reinforcement.

The best way to install this material is to strip everything right off the roof, apply an adhesive then roll out the roofing, however, fasteners can also be used to anchor it in difficult to reach areas.

It can also be ballasted with stone, which can help improve its appearance.

EPDM Membranes can be supplied in rolls as wide as 50 feet, allowing you select pieces that minimise the number of seams, and hence the possibility of leaks, but these wide rolls can be difficult to handle during the installation.

Maintenance

EPDM roofing is fairly durable, it doesn’t scratch or scuff easily, but should the membrane become damaged it can be repaired quite easily  using liquid roofing membranes, latex tape or adhesives.

Indeed some types of rubber shingles can also be installed over the EPDM roofing to repair and patch leaks that may develop over time.

Make the right choice

At Group Tegula we have many years of experience working with EPDM and rubber roofing solutions.

We can guide you through the selection process. We can design and build your new roof or indeed carry our alterations or repairs to an existing one.

If you have any questions, or would simply  like to know more about EPDM and rubber roofing solutions,  please give us a call on 0191 519 1133 or email us on enquiries@grouptegula.co.uk

The benefits of EPDM roofing:

  • Economic: Compared to other types of roofing, the cost of EPDM roofing is generally very low.

  • Lightweight: Making it easy to work with and the roof deck doesn’t need any kind of reinforcement.

  • Versatile: EPDM roofing can be fitted directly on top of your aging flat roof.

  • Resistant: The EPDM membrane is made to be able to withstand extreme weather cycles, changing climates, and is resistant to direct UV and the acids found in rainwater.

  • Energy Efficient:  EPDM roofs are extremely energy efficient, reflecting the sun’s heat in the summer and trapping in the heat during the cold winter months.

  • Fire Resistant: Not only is EPDM roofing almost impossible to set afire, even with a lightning strike, but the rubber is actively resistant to all forms of fire and can slow a fire to the point that help has time to arrive. 

  • Environmentally Friendly: It takes less energy to produce than most other roofing materials. It is often made from recycled materials to begin with, and is 100% recyclable at the end of its life.

The drawbacks of EPDM roofing:

  • It’s not the most aesthetically pleasing: However, it can be painted with acrylic paint to allow you to match it in with the existing decor.