Why Commercial EPDM Rubber Roofing is Popular in Rhode Island
If you are considering different types of materials for your commercial or industrial structure, make sure to take a look at EPDM rubber roofing. This material is extremely popular with professional roofing services because it has been proven to last for up to 50 years with extremely low maintenance requirements. Resistant to extreme weather conditions, including heavy winds, snow, and ice, this environmentally friendly roofing material can also withstand wide temperature variations, weathering, UV radiation.
Single-Ply Roofing Materials
EPDM rubber roofing is one of the five types of single-ply roofing materials used for commercial and industrial roofing installations. It has recently also become quite popular for office buildings and residential properties. The performance requirements of this versatile material makes it great for just about any type of structure in nearly any location. It has been installed on flat warehouses and garages, garden buildings, and even low-sloping roofs. Contractors recommend this product because the flexibility of the material allows it to “move” with the structure as it shifts over time. Speak with a local Rhode Island roofing contractor about your specific needs to find out of EPDM rubber roofing is right for you.
The other roofing membranes that fall under the category of single-ply roofing include:
- TPO (thermoplastic polyolefin)
- PVC (polyvinyl chloride)
- TPE (thermoplastic polyolefin elastomer)
- PIB (polyisobutylene)
Benefits of Single Ply Roofing Membranes
When you stop and consider all of the advantages associated with using single-ply roofing materials, it’s no wonder they are so popular with commercial and industrial roofing projects in Rhode Island and all across the country. EPDM rubber roofing has an over 50-year track record, providing safe, rapid, and clean installation for low up-front cost and lower maintenance costs throughout its lifetime than other types of roofing materials. This environmentally friendly roofing is sustainable and has a very small carbon footprint.
Suitable for both new construction and replacement roofing, a Rhode Island roofing contractor could install EPDM rubber roofing on flat or sloped roofing with the same great results. Appropriate for use with commercial, industrial, multi-family residential, and single-family residential construction, this elastic, synthetic rubber roofing membrane moves with the structure as it shifts and settles over time, reducing the likelihood of having to hire professional roofing services for replacement. Compatible for use with bitumen, this material has a very high tensile strength and is available in a one-sheet installation.
Years and Years of Testing Data
Another huge benefit of choosing EPDM rubber roofing is that it has undergone years and years of testing and has been proven to be the perfect choice for just about any kind of installation. It has been tested in extreme weather conditions and temperatures, from Alaska to Florida with great results! Your Rhode Island roofing contractor can provide you with more details, but this material is excellent for use in New England, due to the range of temperature and weather changes that we experience in the local region.
If you have had problems with leaks, this material is a great choice for damp-proofing a structure. Ozone-stable, UV-stable, and easy to repair and maintain, compared to other popular materials used in commercial and industrial roofing, EPDM rubber roofing comes out on top. Rubber roofing can even be welded together to form a continuous sheet over the surface of the roof to create a waterproof seal at all seams and connection points. This helps to eliminate the possibility of leakage with the added protection of resistance to expansion and contraction over time.
Get a FREE Estimate for Professional Roofing Services
Get started on your journey to a more durable and longer-lasting commercial roof. Contact A&M Sheet Metal & Roofing to get a FREE estimate for EPDM rubber roofing installation. Our team can come out to your property and provide you with a complete evaluation of your existing roof or make suggestions for roofing materials to be used on new construction. If you have any questions about this environmentally friendly roofing material, make sure to ask one of our team members. Our installers are all highly trained and experienced with EPDM rubber roofing and can help you make an informed decision. Give us a call at 401.654.4128 or use our online Contact Form to reach out to one of our technicians about your roofing needs.