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What is EPDM Roofing?
The Rubber Roof EPDM, commonly known as a 'rubber roof', stands for ethylene polypropylene monomer. It is an extremely durable synthetic rubber roofing membrane. Although it is most commonly used on low-slope, also known as flat roof, commercial buildings, it is also used for residential purposes such as on car ports and patio roofs.
EPDM is available in either black or white. The white version of EPDM is actually an additional layer on top of the existing EPDM layers.
EPDM comes in widths ranging from 7.5' to 50', and is available in 45 mil (1.1mm), 60 mil (1.5mm), 75 mil (1.9mm) and 90 mil (2.3mm) thicknesses
The Rubber Roof EPDM, commonly known as a 'rubber roof', stands for ethylene polypropylene monomer. It is an extremely durable synthetic rubber roofing membrane. Although it is most commonly used on low-slope, also known as flat roof, commercial buildings, it is also used for residential purposes such as on car ports and patio roofs.
EPDM is available in either black or white. The white version of EPDM is actually an additional layer on top of the existing EPDM layers.
EPDM comes in widths ranging from 7.5' to 50', and is available in 45 mil (1.1mm), 60 mil (1.5mm), 75 mil (1.9mm) and 90 mil (2.3mm) thicknesses
The Layers of an EPDM Roof:
What are the advantages of NHHI installing your new EPDM roof?
Bottom line is that EPDM is fast and easy to install!
- Flex White- (Top layer. optional), the white-on-black layer that reflects sunlight
- FRM EPDM- (Top layer), the layer reinforced with polyester fabric for greater strength
- AFR EPDM- the fire retardant layer
- EPDM -(bottom layer), the elastromeric layer
What are the advantages of NHHI installing your new EPDM roof?
- EPDM in the least expensive roofing system to INSTALL by comparison to TPO and PVC, . For example, a 2500 square foot EPDM roof would cost around $5.5/sf to install. That same roof with a TPO roofing system will cost you roughly $7/sf. PVC, $8.5/sf. (figures do not include material)
- EPDM is also less expensive to REPAIR due to the fact that the rolls are wide and long, meaning there are fewer seems to fail, compared to asphalt shingles or metal sheets. As a result, the potential leaks that might occur are rare, especially with a thicker membrane, such as 75 or 90 mil, or if the roof is ballasted.
- EPDM is the longest lasting of the 3 commercial roofing systems NHHI offers. Most owners enjoy 50 years or more out of their so-called rubber roof. A properly, professional installed, well-designed and constructed EPDM roof will outperform almost any other roofing system.
- EPDM roofing is light-weight at only half a pound per square foot for 60 mil, fully-adhered, membrane-only, it's significantly lighter than your average asphalt shingle, which weighs roughly 2.3lbs per square foot.
Bottom line is that EPDM is fast and easy to install!
Installation:
Because EPDM is manufactured in large sheets or rolls, it's quick and easy to install. A common EPDM roll size is 10' wide and 100' long. Compared to asphalt shingles, which are roughly 3' wide x 1' tall. Instead of placing each asphalt shingle one at a time, you simply roll-out EPDM - you can cover more area faster.
Hail and ozone resistant since EPDM is essentially rubber, hail stones simply bounce off. If you live or work in an area that gets a lot of various weather climates, which is New England, you should opt for the thicker 75 or 90 mil membrane, and possibly a ballasted layer. EPDM has an ozone-resistant rating of 'A' up to 100º F.
Energy reduction EPDM is a good option in our Northeast region. In the cold, you might prefer black EPDM due to it's ability to absorb heat and help warm the inside of your building, helping to keep your heating bill down. In our warmer months, the white EPDM membrane reflects the sun's heat and helps reduce cooling bills.
NHHI is proud to install commercial roofing systems from the industry’s best brands:
EPDM Roofing Benfits:
Ballast Options and Meaning:
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Because EPDM is manufactured in large sheets or rolls, it's quick and easy to install. A common EPDM roll size is 10' wide and 100' long. Compared to asphalt shingles, which are roughly 3' wide x 1' tall. Instead of placing each asphalt shingle one at a time, you simply roll-out EPDM - you can cover more area faster.
Hail and ozone resistant since EPDM is essentially rubber, hail stones simply bounce off. If you live or work in an area that gets a lot of various weather climates, which is New England, you should opt for the thicker 75 or 90 mil membrane, and possibly a ballasted layer. EPDM has an ozone-resistant rating of 'A' up to 100º F.
Energy reduction EPDM is a good option in our Northeast region. In the cold, you might prefer black EPDM due to it's ability to absorb heat and help warm the inside of your building, helping to keep your heating bill down. In our warmer months, the white EPDM membrane reflects the sun's heat and helps reduce cooling bills.
NHHI is proud to install commercial roofing systems from the industry’s best brands:
- IB Roof Systems
- Mulehide
- Versico
- Genflex
EPDM Roofing Benfits:
- All our supplier's are Energy Star listed.
- We are all aware of the wide range of temperatures in New England! EPDM has an operating temperature range of minimum -40º F and a maximum operating temperature of 300º F.
- The EPDM product is fire-rated with the addition of the AFR layer. The overall EPDM roofing system is fire-resistant.
- EPDM roofing is high-wind resistant because it comes in large sheets or rolls, and the seems are fully adhered, there are no edges for the wind to get under and pick up. Asphalt shingles, tiles and metal sheets, on the other hand, are manufactured in much smaller pieces and are more prone to being blown off.
- Almost 100% recyclable (check your area)Ultraviolet radiation resistance does not pollute rainwater.
Ballast Options and Meaning:
- Here at NHHI we recommend pairing your EPDM roof with one of NHHI many ballast options.
- What is a ballasted roof? / What does 'ballast' mean? A ballasted roof is a roof with something, such as rocks or concrete pavers, to hold the roofing membrane, such as EPDM, down.
- The ballast also helps protect the roofing membrane from damage, such as from hail, tree branches and ultraviolet light.
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