When done correctly a roof membrane can be expected to last in excess of 50 years that s why it s the number one choice for homeowners.
Fitting a rubber roof.
1 relaxation time for the rubber membrane.
The least joins you can have in the roof the better and if you get caught by a shower whilst fitting simply spread the rubber over the roof to keep it dry.
When jointing a rubber roof onto another roofing material such as built up roofing felt asphalt or fibreglass a termination bar is used.
Also apply the contact adhesive to the back of the rubber membrane.
Installing an epdm flat roof rubber membrane is far easier than a traditional roof.
Cut 9 elastoform to size allowing upstand height plus an extra 75mm on the length by 150mm on the width.
Elastoform is used to waterproof profiles in the roof shape which can not be achieved with the rubber membrane such as external corners.
In all cases make sure that the surface you are bonding to is clean dry and clear of algae moss or any other sort of containment that can and will compromise the bond.
Apply contact adhesive to roof perimeter apply a thin coat of contact adhesive to the roof deck perimeter approximately 150mm width and any vertical upstands.
We have broken down the installation of the flexi proof rubber roofing membrane into 5 easy steps.