epdm roof moisture: How To Tell If An EPDM Roof Is Wet - 07/29/18 03:59 AM
How to tell if an EPDM roof is wet.
EPDM (Ethylene Polypropylene Diene Monomer) is a synthetic rubber roofing surface, produced by Firestone, and if installed properly will last 15 - 20 years depending on the amount of direct sunshine it gets.
Key words:  installed properly.
Like any product, if a roofing surface is not installed well or according to manufacturer instructions, it will experience problems, sometimes early on.
Known problems associated with improper installation, or age, with EPDM can include ponding (puddles) which develop because there is not a proper slope, improperly prepared under surface onto which the synthetic rubber is glued, bubbles, tears, poor … (34 comments)

 
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