Advantages of a fully adhere EPDM roofing system
An EPDM roofing system can be easily be installed in various different ways such as fully adheres, ballasted or mechanically attached. A completely adhered EPDM roofing system simply put is just a membrane that is being adhered to existing surface of the roof beneath it. When talking about fully adhered roofing system, a membrane is fixated in place by using adhesives like hot asphalt or low rise foam. Fully adhered roofing systems offer many benefits.
Some of those benefits are:
Flexible and lightweight
An adhered roofing systems is best suited for roofing systems that have the irregular shape, roofs that are contoured and any roofing system with limited load capacity, since EPDM roofing systems are flexible and very light in weight. A fully adhered roofing system can be installed on a broad range of rooftops, no matter their shape or size. They can be even installed on building and structures with high slopes and on complex roofing projects.
Wind resistance
A complete adhered roofing system is highly resistant to strong winds. These roofing system is capable of withstanding winds that can reach great speeds. And that makes them a great pick if you are installing a roofing system on a tall building or if you are living in area with high winds. This roofing system is adhered to the surface under it.
Looks and aesthetics
A fully adhered roofing system is the best pick if you want that your roof is in view to the public. Other roofing systems use ballast or fasteners to fixate and keep the roofing system in place, while this roofing option uses glue and adhesives that are hidden under the membrane.
Time tested
First introduced back in the 1960s, over the time it has proven itself as a reliable roofing solution for commercial properties. Now almost 60 years after introduction, every year fully adhered single play roofing systems are getting more popular. Many building owners and managers are choosing fully adhered roofing system, mainly because of its proven performance, durability, strength, longevity but they require regular maintenance and inspections from time to time. Without a doubt they are dominating the commercial roofing market today.
Thanks to Victor an owner one of many roofing companies in Houston TX, for helping me write this article. Hopefully we have shed some light onto this topic, so if you are a business or commercial owner and you are looking for a new roofing system to protect your business and property, employees and clients then this is the roofing solution for you. Before making a final decision make sure to consult your local roofing expert.