EPDM Roofing
Commercial EPDM Roofing services in Rolla, MO
EPDM, or Ethylene Propylene Diene Monomer, is a synthetic rubber roofing membrane that’s extremely durable and used on buildings around the world. It’s available in both black and white, and you can find it in a variety of widths and thicknesses.
What is EPDM Roofing
EPDM is an extremely durable synthetic rubber roofing membrane (ethylene propylene diene terpolymer) widely used in low-slope buildings in the United States and worldwide. Its two primary ingredients, ethylene and propylene, are derived from oil and natural gas. EPDM is available in both black and white, and is sold a broad variety of widths, ranging from 7.5 feet to fifty feet, and in two thicknesses, 45 and 60 mils. EPDM can be installed either fully adhered, mechanically attached or ballasted, with the seams of the roofing system sealed with liquid adhesives or specially formulated tape.
The Rubber Roof
EPDM, commonly known as a 'rubber roof', stands for ethylene propylene diene 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 carports 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:
- 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 elastomeric layer
What are the advantages of an EPDM roof?
Least expensive to install
Least expensive to repair
Longest lasting
Light-weight
Hail, ozone resistant
Energy reduction
High-wind resistant
Wide operating temperature range
