What Are The Advantages Of An EPDM Roof?
What Are The Advantages Of An EPDM Roof?
EPDM is an ideal material for various applications because it combines top-notch resistance to environmental damage, easy installation, and a low price.
9 Main Advantages Of EPDM Roof
EPDM has the following advantages.
1. Least expensive to install.
Compared to other types of roofing, the cost of EPDM is generally very low. EPDM is the least-priced commercial roofing technology when compared to TPO and PVC. A 2500sf EPDM roof, for example, would cost roughly $5.5/SF to install. A TPO roofing system will cost you around $7/sf for the same roof. PVC, $8.5/SF. (Material is not included in the figures)
2. Least expensive to repair.
EPDM rolls have fewer seams to fail than asphalt shingles or metal sheets since they are wider and longer.
Consequently, possible leaks are uncommon, especially when using a thicker membrane, such as 75 or 90 mils, or when the roof is ballasted.
3. Longest-lasting.
EPDM is the most durable of the three commercial roofing systems we provide. Most owners get 30 years or more out of their so-called rubber roof. A properly installed, well-designed, well-constructed EPDM roof outperforms nearly every other roofing technology.
4. Light-weight.
At less than half a pound per square foot for 60 mils, fully-adhered, membrane-only EPDM, it’s substantially lighter than the ordinary asphalt shingle, which weighs around 2.3 pounds per square foot.
5. Fast and easy to install.
At about half a pound per square foot for 60 mils, fully-adhered, membrane-only EPDM, it’s substantially lighter than your ordinary asphalt shingle, which weighs around 2.3lbs per square foot.
6. Hail, ozone resistant.
Hail stones just bounce off EPDM since it is essentially rubber. If you live or operate in a region where large hail stones are common, you should choose a thicker 75 or 90-mil membrane and potentially a ballasted layer.
EPDM has an ozone resistance grade of ‘A’ up to 100 degrees Fahrenheit.
7. Energy reduction.
EPDM is a fantastic choice whether you live in a hot or cold climate. In the chilly North, you may pick black EPDM because of its capacity to absorb heat and warm the inside of your structure, lowering your heating expenditure.
The white EPDM membrane reflects the sun’s heat in the warmer South, lowering heating costs.
8. Eco-Friendly
Although the majority of EPDM roofs are black, they may also be white, reflecting UV rays and potentially lowering energy expenses. They work with rooftop plants and solar cell arrays.
This material is extremely lightweight, allowing it to adapt to any roof form or design while yet giving the same benefits.
Furthermore, very little effort or material is required to produce this material, and it is 100% recyclable!
9. Impact Resistant
EPDM is resistant to impact damage, especially when reinforced, as in the FleeceBack roof system. However, when the EPDM rubber reaches the end of its useful life, it becomes increasingly brittle and susceptible to impact damage.
