Highly Water Resistant and durable - when flat roofs are fitted with insufficient weatherproof coating or they are not watertight, this can cause leaking. HOWEVER, the polymers that create EPDM make it incredibly water-resistant. As the material remains permanently elastic, it does not suffer rips and tears due to roof and foundation movements. This means you’re unlikely to end up with unwanted ponding on the roof and potential flooding! Once installed, this innovative material can tolerate extreme hot/cold temperatures and withstand frost, strong rain, hail, heavy snow conditions.
Cost-effective - from a maintenance perspective, EPDM is very appealing as it won’t require further applications or treatment to ensure its durability. The material is very flexible making it less likely to tear and does not become brittle with age unlike other types of roof insulation. Due to its long life cycle and easy self-installation potential, as we will go into further below, EPDM is a very cost-effective solution.
Eco-friendly - the usage of EPDM roofing has been recognised by the International Kyoto Ecology agreement, demonstrating its environmentally friendly qualities. It can be installed with relatively little expenditure of energy and can also help heat retention due to its heat insulation properties. Further promoting eco-friendliness, it can also be used as a base layer for green roofs - i.e rooftop gardens.
Weight - EPDM is a lightweight material which is an advantage as it adds very little weight to the premises and this can be an important factor to consider if you are thinking about water protection for a building. Flat roofs can retain water for longer as they are not sloped so the lightness EPDM is a great solution to this problem. Just one layer of EPDM can successfully provide insulation against moisture!
Installation - EPDM comes in large rolls of material in various lengths and ranges from 45mm to 60mm in thickness, making it easy for you to handle and install. If you see yourself as a bit of a dab hand in DIY, you can give it a go yourself! It can be bonded to the roof with a cold adhesive instead of heat and doesn’t require heavy machinery to install. This saves money on professional installation, too!