Rob the Roofer is here again with the seventh instalment of our now popular video series. Our resident EPDM installation expert is a part of the professional training team, working with trade roofers from across the UK and delivering high quality EPDM training and liquid waterproofing courses.
Yes, installation of EPDM is weather dependent. EPDM should only be installed in dry weather conditions. Do not install membrane if it is raining or if temperatures are below five degrees. Temperature is important, particularly if installing EPDM using water-based adhesives on a timber deck.
Rob the Roofer
Is the Installation of EPDM Dependent on the Weather?
Find out what Rob the Roofer has to say about the right weather conditions for installing EPDM membrane…
Video transcript
[Installation of EPDM] It is dependent on the weather, primarily – rain. So, you do always have to be aware if rain is imminent. Always keep a lookout for that. You cannot lay EPDM while it is raining – it must be dry while you are installing the membrane.
Temperatures are critical, particularly when we are using the water-based adhesive to bond the membrane down to a timber deck. The correct temperatures for using the water-based adhesive are plus five degrees and higher.
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