ARE EPDM MEMBRANE ROOFING ASSEMBLIES FIRE RETARDANT?

June 3, 2018

An EPDM roofing assembly can be designed to meet Underwriters Laboratories (UL) and Factory Mutual (FM) fire classifications. Like in many other roofing assemblies, the fire retardancy level will depend on roof slope and the various components utilized. Current UL and FM publications contain numerous listings of various approved assemblies.

BALLASTED EPDM ROOFS

The EPDM (ethylene propylene diene terpolymer) single-ply rubber roofing membrane has been an appealing choice of the low-slope commercial roofing industry for over 40 years.

The number one roofing choice of architects, roof consultants and contractors for both new construction and replacement roofing projects according to market surveys from Building Design and Construction, and Roofing/Siding/Insulation magazines, and the National Roofing Contractors Association (NRCA).