EPDM

Ethylene propylene diene monomer (EPDM) is a type of rubber material often used on flat roofs. Lightweight and flexible, EPDM lasts for many years in all weather conditions. Like all roofing materials, EPDM does eventually wear down. Storm damage, blistering, and severe weathering can impact an EPDM roof’s ability to perform as expected.

When your facility’s commercial roof starts to leak or negatively impact energy efficiency, you need to act quickly to protect your business’s assets and ensure operations continue without interruption. In the past, a worn roof would likely be stripped to the deck and replaced with all-new material. Today some solutions utilize the existing EPDM material by covering it with a liquid rubber material and coating, which provides a long-lasting life of the roof.

At Capital Roof Care, we understand your roof plays a vital role in your business’s success, protecting workers and customers from the elements and shielding valuable equipment from damage. That’s why we offer a range of solutions for aged roofs, including EPDM roof restoration and repair.

What Is EPDM Roof Repair?

During a commercial roof repair, our roofing professionals preserve the roof’s original material instead of tearing it up. Restoration often involves reworking seams, flashings, and terminations while leaving the membrane in place. Fluid-applied membranes and roof coatings play a role in EPDM roof restoration by creating a waterproof barrier over the original material and extending the roof’s lifespan.

At Capital Roof Care, we have experience using elastomeric, urethane, and other coatings to restore flat roofs. These coatings can be sprayed or rolled over the existing EPDM roof for fast application. To ensure proper adhesion, we typically start EPDM roof restoration projects by thoroughly washing and preparing the surface.

Every roof has different needs, and we take this into account when designing a restoration strategy for your facility. Whether you manage maintenance for a distribution center, restaurant, food processing plant, pharmaceutical manufacturer, or another type of facility, we can find a solution to meet your industry requirements.

The Benefits of EPDM Roof Repair

You invest a lot into your roof, so you want to preserve it for as long as possible. EPDM roof restoration makes this possible and provides many benefits, including:

• Lower environmental impact: In a normal roof replacement, you must remove the existing roofing and replace it with new material. When you restore your commercial roof, the roofing can stay on the building. This keeps EPDM out of landfills and reduces the need to manufacture and ship new EPDM around the world, reducing your company’s environmental footprint.
• Faster project completion: Roof restoration takes less time than replacement. The faster you can return your commercial or industrial roof to perfect condition, the sooner your team can get back to work.
• Improved roof performance: Depending on the membrane or coating applied to your EPDM roof, the restoration process can result in a roof with improved performance capabilities. For example, elastomeric roof coatings are water-tight and lower energy bills by reflecting thermal energy.
• Reduced cost: Restoring your roof with a new membrane or coating will cost significantly less than replacing the entire roofing system. This makes restoration a cost-effective solution for roofs that still have a few years left in their lifespan.