EPDM (Ethylene Propylene Diene Monomer) has increasingly become the number one choice for residential and commercial roofing applications. This type of roof is popular because it has other applications too. It has been around in the industry since 1960s and after that EPDM has proven itself the best roofing material available on the market. If you’re choosing a new roof for your residential or commercial building then it’s time to look into the benefits of EPDM roofing.
Some Benefits of Choosing EPDM:
- Affordable
Roof replacement involves huge costs and many people are leery of it. However, when it comes to EPDM roofing costs are affordable whether its a new roofing membrane or re-roofing with EPDM liquid rubber coating. EPDM roofing makes it possible to re-roof your roof with not losing much fortune or need to take out a large loan.Installation costs are also low if you choose to take care of the installation yourself.
- It’s Lightweight
With other kinds of roofing materials, you will need to reinforce the roof structure so that it may hold up the weight like Asphalt roofing is quite heavy. But with EPDM roofing the roofing deck doesn’t need any kind of reinforcement because it is very light-weight.
- Stop the Leaks
If you have a pretty bad experience with roof leaks or you may worry about having roof leaks in the future then an EPDM is your ideal option. EPDM roofing stands up extremely well against roof leaks and ponding. You can also recoat your EPDM with EPDM Liquid Rubber for added protection.
- Durable
Durability is the property that sets apart EPDM from other roofing materials. EPDM roofing is very durable; it stands up extremely well to all the weather extremes and anything that is thrown at it. The material can also last for so many years andprotect for decades.
- Works Well in Many Environments
EPDM roofing works in all sorts of environment and weather conditions. It stands up to rain, snow, and also UV rays damaging the roof. EPDM roofing comes in both white and black finishes to suit your roofing needs and helping with energy efficiency. The Black finish is suitable in colder regions where it absorbs heat thereby reducing the cost of heating and its white finish is suitable in hotter or warmer climates where it reflects the heat, which will reduce the cooling costs.
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