OVER WHAT TYPES OF STRUCTURAL ROOF DECKS CAN AN EPDM ROOFING SYSTEM BE INSTALLED?

June 3, 2018

The availability of a wide range of accessories and components make an EPDM roof system versatile. For example, the membrane can be adhered directly to wood and structural concrete decks, or mechanically anchored to steel decks. For decks with low pullout resistance (i.e., gypsum, fibrous cement and light gauge steel), special fastening components are available. Ballasted assemblies can be used on any deck as long as the structure is capable of supporting the weight of the installed system. The choice between an adhered, mechanically fastened, or a ballasted assembly may be influenced by the type of structure and its condition.

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).