EPDM Roof REpair
GA Roofing & Repair, Inc., located in Atlanta and Alpharetta, specializes in commercial and residential EPDM roof repair and replacement. New roof installation and roof restoration are two other services we offer in this category. For roughly five decades, these types of flat rubber roofs have been a popular choice for commercial establishments. EPDM (short for ethylene propylene diene monomer) is a single-ply membrane that works well as a flat or low-slope roofing system for commercial and industrial properties alike.
EPDM is a flexible, synthetic rubber substance that is relatively inexpensive to purchase yet easy to install and clean. EPDM roofs are dependable, durable, and versatile. Moreover, they have high life expectancy, even when faced with extreme weather conditions. It is highly fire-resistant and heat-resistant, even performing well against harmful ozone and ultraviolet rays.
EPDM is an incredibly versatile roof option in that it can be placed over existing roof systems in order to provide additional protection. When dealing with roof installation, EPDM is odorless, so the unpleasant fumes and aroma that accompany some roofing systems won’t be present.
Atlanta EPDM Roof Repair
Is your EPDM roof showing some early signs of failure or beginning to leak? You’ve come to the right place in Atlanta for all of your residential and commercial EPDM roof system repairs and maintenance issues. Atlanta weather and climate changes can be tuff on a rubber roof system. Direct sunlight on a dark black rubber membrane causes this type roof system to contract and expand at the seams and joints at different times throughout the days and years. This is the main contributing factors for roof leak repairs and maintenance from time to time. If not properly installed, repaired and maintained this type roof system can become very costly overtime.
If you are concerned about your EPDM roof, there’s nothing to worry about. GA Roofing & Repair offers quality EPDM roofing service at an affordable price.
GA Roofing & Repair is a fully licensed and certified installer of commercial roof repair products. We’re also backed by all major manufacturers, so you know we’re the go to professionals. Let us help you with repairing, restoring or installing your new roof flat roof system today! Call us or schedule an appointment online, and we’ll send one of our representative out to complete a roof inspection at your home or place of business.
EPDM Roof REplacement
If your existing EPDM roof is between 15-20 years of age, you might be better off replacing it with a new roof. Depending on the cost to complete roof repairs or roof maintenance a new roof can potentially save you money and offer better warranties in the long run.
Both new unreinforced and reinforced EPDM roofing membranes are available. The latter of which increases resistance to tearing. EPDM is available in thicknesses ranging from 30 mils to 90 mils.
Many distributors make them available in wider sheets for bigger projects. EPDM is a popular choice for large roof areas because they can be found in sheets up to 50’ by 100’. This means that it can minimize the seams making any EPDM moderately easy.
Contact us today to schedule an appointment and quote for your next project.
EPDM Thermosets
Single-ply roofing membranes can be generally categorized into two groups: thermosets and thermoplastics. Thermosets are materials that you can’t hot-air weld because the heat will change their physical characteristics. They need to be overlapped using a tape or a contact cement. According to SPRI, thermoset membranes are compounded from rubber polymers. The most commonly used polymer is EPDM (ethylene propylene diene monomer).
EPDM Roofing is Energy-Efficient
Although most people don’t think of thermoplastic black EPEM membranes when a cool, energy-efficient roof is mentioned, EPDM can be energy-savers, too. In colder regions, this membrane will absorb heat captured from UV sunrays and provide additional warmth during cold winter months. The alternative effect of these membranes are taken to the warmer regions with the help of white, acrylic coatings. According to the Alexandria, VA-based EPDM Roofing Association (ERA), “In addition to the oils and polymers used to make an EPDM membrane, another ingredient is added to the mix to enhance UV resistance. In the case of a black membrane, carbon black is added, which converts UV rays into heat. In the case of a white membrane, in lieu of carbon black, titanium dioxide is typically used to reflect UV rays and prevent it from attacking the polymer.”
Call the pros at GA Roofing & Repair, Inc. to schedule your next Atlanta EPDM Roofing project.
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