Is there a warranty for the RubberCover EPDM membrane?
Elevate provides a 10 year material warranty.
Is maintenance required?
No specific maintenance is required for a RubberCover EPDM roofing system. However, Elevate recommends a yearly inspection of the roof.
Can certain materials damage the RubberCover EPDM membrane?
The membrane is less resistant to oil products. Contact with mineral and vegetable oils, petroleum-based products, fresh bitumen and grease must be avoided.
Must the roof surface be clean before adhesion of the RubberCover EPDM membrane?
The surface must be clean, smooth, dry and free of sharp and/or loose objects and/or foreign materials such as oil, grease, and/or other contaminants. Therefore, it is recommended to sweep the substrate with a brush prior to the installation of the membrane.
How long does a rubber roof last?
A high quality rubber roof system such as EPDM can far outlast many other traditional roofing materials. RubberCover, for instance, has a service life expectancy of over 50 years. Read our article to find out more
Does it matter what roofing adhesive you use for membrane?
When you’re installing a long-lasting roofing system, such as EPDM, it is important to use a high quality adhesive to ensure you get the best from the system. Poor quality adhesive is likely to create patchy adhesion and shorten the service life of the membrane. We stock a range of PermaRoof and Elevate roofing adhesives, especially formulated for EPDM.
Rubber roofing is more expensive than felt. Is it worth it?
Buying a membrane or flat roof system with better lasting and performance qualities than felt really does make a lot of sense. Initially, the investment can be more costly than the application of felt, but money can be saved with these types of systems, as they are ideal for a DIY enthusiast in kit-form, potentially saving £££s in professional installation fees for smaller jobs such as
How long does the RubberCover EPDM membrane last?
RubberCover EPDM membranes offer unmatched resistance to UV radiation, ozone, alkaline rains and high or low temperatures. Recent studies show that the membrane has a life expectancy of more than 50 years, even when exposed to sunlight.
My flat roof doesn’t look flat. Is that OK?
Flat roofing is never truly flat but has a specified gradient to allow water to run off with no chance of ponding. The regulations vary by region and country, but for reference, the minimum slope to allow for water run-off is 1%, but the regulation may specify 2% or more. Taking advice from a professional flat roof design company, or from an independent surveyor is a
What is fleece-backed EPDM used for?
SealEco fleece-backed EPDM is suitable for domestic, commercial and industrial flat roofing projects. It also provides the ideal base layer for green roofing with a high puncture resistance, although the insulating overlayers should still be installed.