How To Install Epdm Rubber Sheeting

Apply deck adhesive apply water based deck adhesive using a 9 paint roller.

How to install epdm rubber sheeting.

The two part drip trim consisting of a back plate that is nailed flush with the top of the roof deck. Let is sit on the roof for 30 minutes. The epdm membrane is then sandwiched between this a bead of mastic and the front trim which is finally nailed with stainless steel plastic topped pins to finish. Glue and roller ready to start application of adhesive.

There are four key stages involved in installing an epdm rubber roof which when followed will ensure a smooth a fault free finish on top of your decking. Screws and large metal fastener plates secure the insulation board to the roof deck. Epdm is installed over a special felt covered insulation board. Epdm step by step clean the roof.

To do this i folded back the front section of the roof membrane. Although this seems like an obvious first step it s important to ensure that it s done thoroughly. I started to install epdm roofing on the short front section of the roof first. 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.

Leave a 150mm un bonded area around the roof deck perimeter for bonding later with contact adhesive roll the epdm membrane back in to position immediately whilst the adhesive is still wet. This step involves several individual processes. After the time has expired fold the lower half of the rubber strip on top of the upper section and run a broom over the exposed rubber and roof. Starting at one side of the roof roll out the rubber roofing materials.