EPDM has become the most recognized rubber roofing system for flat roofs, yet the worst for, Commercial use. We install and Repair EPDM roofs in Pittsburgh, Monroeville, Greensburg, Stamford, Greenwich, and Fairfield.
EPDM stands for “Ethylene Propylene Diene Monomer.” It is a synthetic rubber with an elastic nature. It is similar to the material used in the inner tube of a tire. It is a single-ply rubber membrane chosen by most roofing contractors because it installs easily and is cost-effective.
Advocates for EPDM often refer to it as an “Extremely durable synthetic rubber roofing membrane.” What is their measurement for durability? According to their standards, it is tough and durable. When compared to Modified Bitumen Torch Down membrane, which is a 2-ply flat roofing system, EPDM is far from having a standard of durability without continual maintenance.
We serve all the areas in Pennsylvania – Pittsburgh, Monroeville and Connecticut – greenwich, Stamford, Norwalk, Fairfield and New Canaan.
Upon close inspection of this EPDM single-ply flat roof system, we determined that it did not fail due to the poor workmanship of a contractor, rather, it was the faulty glue composition that failed to withstand the exposure to the elements. In the last 40 years of the existence of EPDM rubber and the adhesive materials associated with its proper installation, the industry has changed the glue composition more than 4 times; a true testament to the fact that there are major flaws with the EPDM system.
The following image shows a close up view of the patches on a EPDM roofThe issue is not the EPDM rubber itself but rather where the seams or patches are. This is very strong evidence that the glue that is suppose to hold the seams and patches together failed.
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