As a roofing contractor with a reputation to protect i wasn t about to resort to roll roofing for residential flat roof repairs.
How to install epdm roofing.
An epdm rubber roof will prevent these leaks by causing the water to run off the roof.
I started to install epdm roofing on the short front section of the roof first.
After properly resting the epdm sheet is ready for installation.
It s light durable and easy to install.
How to install an epdm rubber roof.
Start with the edge facing the wall and work towards the roof s edge.
The roof was asymmetrical the front cantilevered section was relatively short in comparison to the longer slope at the rear.
Installing this type of roof system is easy but will require some time.
So out of necessity i began using epdm for these jobs.
A few extra pennies on some click together trims a little bit of planning will result in a roof that will last you up to 50 years.
How to fit a rubber roof the devil is in the detail this separates a nice roof from a horrible one.
Step 1 clean off the roof.
The shallow slope meant that i felt comfortable walking on this roof to install the membrane.
The roofing will cost 5 to 8 a square foot.