How To Install Epdm Membrane Roofing

Installing an epdm rubber roof.

How to install epdm membrane roofing.

This board called iso board by roofers is different from ordinary rigid foam board in that it has a special glass fiber reinforced felt skin that is compatible with the epdm adhesive. Start by laying out the entire sheet of epdm on the roof of your camper. Leave the material for the next 20 30 minutes to let any folds or creases fall out. And started the glue application process by pouring a good dollop of glue into the paint tray.

Step 2 roll out rubber membrane. This helps get everything lined up and helps relax the material. Screws and large metal fastener plates secure the insulation board to the roof deck. Recognised as one of the most reliable durab.

This step involves several individual processes. Remove any loose shingles. I started to install epdm roofing on the short front section of the roof first. To do this i folded back the front section of the roof membrane.

Step 3 apply adhesive. Epdm is installed over a special felt covered insulation board. Position the epdm membrane. Step 1 clean off the roof.

Applying bonded adhesive to roof and wall edges sealing roof corners using pressure sensitive flashing such as elastoform creating watertight seals for any equipment with roof penetrations affixing the drip edge wall trim and gutter trim using screws. The two part drip trim consisting of a back plate that is nailed flush with the top of the roof deck. Once it is laid into position you need to decide how much of it you want to glue down at one time. Some folks do half a time and some do much less.

Glue and roller ready to start application of adhesive. Before doing anything with your rubber roof take the time to thoroughly clean the roof.