Benefits of an EPDM Roofing Solution
EPDM is an extremely robust material, resilient to puncture, not affected by atmospheric pollution, UV light or acid rain and unlike most bituminous materials it does not degrade, crack, or become brittle after exposed to the harsh weather.
EPDM has proven its longevity in Arctic conditions, temperate zones and tropical climates, in fact, installations carried out in the early sixties are still giving outstanding performance to this day! As a one-time only installation, it's excellent for the flat roof renovation of older domestic roofs, brand new residential or commercial installations, resulting in a total waterproofing covering. Any flat roof will benefit from this modern roofing material which flexes with ambient temperature variations and will not split, tear or become porous. The commercial roofing industry goes back hundreds of years and, in that context, there are three "modern-day" roofing systems:
- EPDM (ethylene propylene diene monomer)
- PVC (polyvinyl chloride) and
- TPO (thermoplastic polyolefin).
While they have their own individual advantages, one advantage they all share is that installation does not generate fumes. Emission of tar- and asphalt-based fumes is becoming a major roof-installation issue throughout the country.