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What is E.P.D.M?
EPDM (Ethylene Propylene Diene Monomer) is a
specially formulated synthetic rubber roofing
membrane designed to outlast all conventional
roofing materials. It is one of the toughest
materials known for resistance to weather, wind and
snow. E.P.D.M. can stretch, will not tear, split or
crack and is unaffected by Ozone and UV light.
Are rubber E.P.D.M. synthetic membranes new?
Since the early 1960’s, EPDM roofing membranes
have gained an outstanding track record and wide
industry acceptance. 
RubberGard EPDM
Roofing Systems are the result of over a quarter of
a century of
experience in rubber technology.
The first
EPDM roof was installed in
Wisconsin, USA, in 1980, and still performs well
today. It is a testament to the durability of
RubberGard EPDM Roofing Systems. Since
then, over 1.000.000.000 square meters of
RubberGard EPDM membranes have been installed on
roofs from the cold climates of Alaska to the desert
sun of the Arabian Gulf.
Applications
EPDM Residential Roofing Systems
The success of
RubberGard EPDM in
commercial roofing applications has Led
to
expand into the domestic roofing market segment.
RubberGard EPDM indeed offers a dependable
and durable solution for domestic roofs, both for
renovation as well as new built applications.
has developed various Residential Roofing
Systems to offer a customized solution for
residential applications:
EPDM Ballasted System
System Benefits
- Low
installation cost
- Use of Large
EPDM panels
- Fewer seams
- Fast
installation
- Superior
weathering resistance Large choice of compatible
substrates
System
Criteria
The
EPDM Ballasted Roofing System
is suitable for virtually all buildings designed
to accommodate the weight of the ballast. It is
ideal for accessible roofs with slopes of Less
than 1:6.
System Installation
The Large EPDM membrane panels are loose
laid on the substrate. When necessary, adjoining
sheets are overlapped and spliced using
QuickSeam Tape seaming technology.
Perimeters and penetrations are flashed in
accordance with
specifications. Once
completed, the membrane is ballasted using
approved stones or smooth payers, with a minimum
weight of 50 kg/m2.
EPDM Fully Adhered System
System
Benefits
-
Application on any slope
- Applicable
to unusual roof configurations
-
Lightweight system
- High wind
uplift performance Aesthetics
System
Criteria
The
EPDM Fully Adhered System can
be applied on any building where the
substrate is compatible with Bonding
Adhesive to provide sufficient adhesion.
For
insulated roofs the ability of the roof deck
to provide sufficient pull out resistance
for the fastening system should be
established
System Installation
The EPDM membrane is fully adhered directly
to the substrate using
Bonding
Adhesive. When necessary, adjoining sheets
are overlapped and spliced with QuickSeam
Splice Tape. All flashings around roof
perimeters and penetrations are installed in
accordance with
specifications.
EPDM Mechanically Attached System
System Benefits
- Non
penetrating
- Use of
Large EPDM panels
- Fast
coverage
- Fewer
seams
-
Lightweight Aesthetics
System Criteria
RMA Mechanically Attached
System offers an economical installation
method on roofs where the roof deck will
provide sufficient pull out resistance
for the fastening system.
System Installation
The RMA System is developed around
the
QuickSeam RMA strip, a 254
mm wide strip of reinforced EPDM
membrane incorporating two strips of
selfadhesive QuickSeam Splice Tape
laminated along each edge over the
entire length of the strip.
The RMA
strips are Laid out over the substrate
and mechanically secured to the roof
deck. The EPDM sheets are then adhered
to the mechanically attached RMA strips
using standard QuickSeam Splice Tape
seaming techniques. All flashings around
roof perimeters and penetrations are
installed in accordance with
specifications
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