How much does EPDM cost?
EPDM has been used on commercial roofing facilities since the 1960s and is considered a time-tested option. For an average 20,000 sq. foot commercial roof, it will usually cost between $3.50 and $7.50 per square foot in materials and labor to for an EPDM membrane.
Is EPDM rubber expensive?
EPDM is the least expensive of the three primary membrane types, but it isn’t cheap. It’s estimated to have 1 billion square feet of EPDM rubber membranes installed throughout the world’s roofs. This is partially due to its relative durability, ease of installation and its competitive pricing.
What thickness EPDM should I use?
The lifespan of your roof will depend on its thickness and its exposure to extreme weather conditions. An EPDM roof with a thickness of 45 Mils should last around twelve years. If your roof is 90 Mils thick, it might last more than twenty-five years.
Is EPDM any good?
EPDM rubber may be very cheap, but from the perspective of quality and longevity, it is one of the least reliable flat roofs. It may come as a surprise to you, but the roofing industry often misleads and misinforms consumers into buying products designed to FAIL within 15 years or less.
Which is better PVC or EPDM?
Comprised of synthetic rubber, an ethylene propylene diene monomer (EPDM) roofing membrane offers superior weather resistance while remaining a cost-effective option. PVC, on the other hand, delivers exceptional seam strength; in fact, heat-welded PVC seams are stronger than the PVC roofing membrane itself.
Are there different types of EPDM?
Unvulcanized EPDM with different ethylene contents (EPG 6170, EPG 8450 and EPG 3440). The three types of EPDM differ in their crystallization behavior. The different crystallization behavior has to do with in the structure of the macromolecule.
What is the best EPDM?
Our Roofing Solutions
- The One-Piece ClassicBond system is our most popular EPDM and is ideal for small to medium sized flat roofs up to 100m2.
- The Resitrix Self Adhesive EPDM system is perfect for larger commercial flat roofs & gutter lining.
Can you walk on EPDM?
Full Answer. All of our roofing systems are designed to take foot traffic and will withstand access to the roof for window cleaning and general maintenance The EPDM systems can be walked on both during and after installation, EPDM is designed to take LIGHT foot traffic for occasional cleaning or maintenance.
