Four Reasons Why EPDM is the Leading Roofing Membrane

EPDM is a high-performance single ply membrane, renowned for performance and longevity across the roofing industry. As this star of the show continues to skyrocket in popularity across both domestic and commercial sectors, we’re here to take a closer look and share some of its biggest attributes.

As long-standing champions of EPDM, PermaRoof UK is now one of the country’s largest importers and distributors of Elevate’s RubberCover and stocks SealEco’s fleece backed EPDM. We’ve seen popularity soar in the last 20 years in the domestic sector and today our EPDM roof kits are one of our best-selling ranges – let’s find out why.

The top benefits of EPDM

Some of the biggest benefits of EPDM are the reason it has been taking over the domestic flat roofing sector. A top performer in commercial roofing, EPDM has been proving itself for more than four decades and is still delivering the same performance waterproofing as the day it was installed.

Across the industry, other single ply membranes and traditional flat roofing materials can only pretend to come close to the performance of EPDM. Only genuine, certificated EPDM can give you:

Longevity

• EPDM membrane has a lifespan that is unmatched by any other membrane or felt roof covering. Both Elevate’s RubberCover EPDM and SealEco’s fleece backed RubberTop EPDM carry an exceptional service life expectancy of over 50 years.

Durability

• Because of the vulcanisation process, EPDM remains flexible and durable throughout its lifespan. This makes it highly resistant to UV and Ozone radiation, which contributes to its exceptional service life, remaining unaffected by weathering and not degrading like other materials.

Faster, Easier Install

• RubberCover EPDM is the go-to membrane of choice for ease of installation, which makes it one of the most popular for DIY. RubberCover is unique in that it can be rolled into huge single sheet sizes – up to 15m x 60m. A one-piece membrane means fewer or no field seams, increasing reliability straightaway. It is also installed using no specialist tools, flame free methods and water-based adhesives, increasing safety and bringing install closer for good DIYers.

Low Maintenance

• Once correctly installed, EPDM is hard to damage, but easy to repair. It remains durable and flexible throughout its exceptional lifespan and requires no more than visual inspection in terms of maintenance. Attend to any damage that does occur quickly and easily with spot or patch repairs and your EPDM will continue to perform at its max.

How to buy EPDM at PermaRoof UK

EPDM rubber membrane

We stock SealEco fleece backed EPDM and are the UKs leading importer and distributor for Elevate RubberCover EPDM membrane and system supplies. For DIY, no system is easier to install than EPDM RubberCover and we stock this in standard 1.14mm and premium 1.52mm grades, cut from 8m2 to 15m x 60m sheet sizes.

DIY EPDM roofing kits

We developed our DIY EPDM roofing kits to further simplify buying the system for homeowners. Whether you’re planning a full flat roof extension project, recovering the garage or giving the shed a new lifespan, we have an EPDM kit to suit your needs in our online store.

We stock off-the-shelf kits in standard sizes or we can tailor a kit and cut your EPDM to any size (up to 15m x 60m) – you tell us how big you need it and we’ll make sure you get the right quantities of everything – liquid or spray adhesive, edge trim, gutter trim to go with it – no hassle, no working out, no fuss.

EPDM Kit Builder App

For trade roofing kits or your more complex plans, try the free PermaRoof UK EPDM Kit Builder, where you add in your own project details and measurements and get a comprehensive, personalised kit list, tailored to your project needs.

Find out more about EPDM roofing, buy a complete EPDM kit at the PermaRoof online store or give the expert team a call today – we’re here to help.

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