EPDM Roofing
When you seek expert guidance on roofing materials for your new build or renovation in Nashville, Tennessee, or Destin, Florida, the team at Weather is here to provide all the details you need and building-specific information, including pricing information. We look forward to meeting with you and your staff to discuss all the choices that might interest you. However, we would like to offer some general information at this time to help you understand your options, which include EPDM roofing.
What Is EPDM
If you have heard other property owners or those in the roofing business speak about a rubber roof, they are most likely talking about EPDM or ethylene propylene diene monomer. This material is very durable and can often be found on low slope or flat roofs. The synthetic rubber membrane is widely used on commercial properties as well as specific residential properties that include a carport or patio roof that is flat or close to flat.
EPDM is a black membrane offered in rolls ranging in width from 7.5 to 50 feet. The material thickness can be ordered in thicknesses ranging from 45 mil to 90 mil. Buyers can also request a white EPDM, which is simply the original black surface with an added white layer that reflects the sunlight placed over the black surfaces, which includes:
- EPDM – the base layer, which is elastomeric
- AFR EPDM – the second layer, which is fire retardant
- FRM EPDM – the top black layer that is reinforced with polyester fabric to increase strength
What Are The Perks Of EPDM?
When you are evaluating roofing surfaces that will have a very similar visual appearance, it is critical to understand the other benefits of using EPDM, which include:
- Affordability – EPDM is the most cost-effective membrane roof to install at your commercial or residential property. The cost of EPDM will be roughly 20 to 35% less expensive than other similar roofing products.
- Longevity – The EPDM rolls are typically larger than other product rolls meaning there will be fewer seams and less potential for leaks that are more prone to occur at a seamed or joined part of a membrane roofing surface. This is only one of the reasons an EPDM roof is the longest-lasting surface offered by many installers. These materials, when professionally installed are considered very reliable for at least 30 years of trouble-free service.
- Light-Weight – While the weight of a roof on a new structure is not always a concern, it certainly can be when you are reroofing a structure. An EPDM roof weighs only half a pound per square foot as compared to other roofing surfaces, which can add over two pounds per square foot to the roof weight supported by an aging structure.
- Durability – If your property is in a region that is prone to hail, there is no better choice than a rubber roof. The EPDM surface is the best choice to avoid severe hail damage, but in these regions, it is advised you select a thicker EPDM surface such as 75 or 90 Mil.
Please reach out to the roofing experts at Weather to further discuss the benefits of an EPDM roof for your property and to compare any other options that could meet your needs.