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The rubber membrane is adhered or fastened in black or white.
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Rubber Roof Installation Bloomingdale, NJ
A Bloomingdale roofer who installs EPDM can put a new rubber roof on a flat or low slope section of almost any home, with as few seams as possible. One call to (862) 356-0010 reaches a nearby rubber roof installer.
EPDM is the material most people mean when they say rubber roof. EPDM is sold in wide rolls, typically 45 or 60 mil thick, and it stretches and recovers as the roof moves through hot and cold seasons. Its seams are joined with primer and tape instead of hot air.
The first decision is how the membrane is held down. The sheet can be glued to the substrate, fastened with plates at the seams or laid loose under a layer of stone. Residential roofs are most often fully adhered.
Thickness and color are the next choices. A 60 mil sheet is tougher than 45 mil for roofs that see foot traffic. Black is standard and holds heat, while white reflects it. The transition to a steeper roof or a wall is planned with the same care, since that is where low roofs most often leak.
Depending on what the roofer finds, rubber roof installation in Bloomingdale, NJ can go hand in hand with rubber roof repair and flat roof installation.
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How rubber roof installation works
A rubber roof is built in layers, with the seams and flashing as the critical details.
Check the base
The roofer checks the deck for rot, gaps and loose sheets and confirms the roof has enough slope to drain. A tear-off comes first on existing roofs.
Insulation
Insulation boards go down for energy savings and slope, topped by a smooth cover board. Low spots can be corrected with tapered insulation.
Lay the sheet
The EPDM is unrolled, positioned and left to relax so wrinkles flatten before any adhesive goes on. Seam layout follows the direction of drainage.
Apply adhesive
Contact adhesive goes on the board and the membrane, and once it is tacky, the sheet is laid down and brushed. The process repeats for the second half. Any trapped air is worked out so the sheet lies flat and does not blister.
Tape the laps
Laps are primed and joined with seam tape, then rolled to remove air. Lap sealant goes along exposed tape edges.
Flash the details
Perimeter edge metal, wall flashing and pipe boots complete the roof. Termination bar and counter flashing seal the wall edge. A final walk checks every seam with a probe before the job is closed out.
What is included
Parts of a new EPDM roof
Tear-off
Decking is inspected and replaced where needed before new layers go down.
Seams
Seams are primed, taped and rolled and is checked before closeout.
Insulation
Insulation adds energy savings and slope under the rubber.
Flashing
Termination bar, pipe boots and edge metal are installed to keep water out.
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EPDM Roof Installation Bloomingdale, NJ
The quality of an EPDM installation shows up years later in the seams and edges. The membrane has to lie flat on a clean, dry cover board, the adhesive has to reach the right tack before the sheet is laid and every seam has to be primed and rolled with care. Dry, mild days give the best bond. The field and the flashings may get different adhesives, since vertical surfaces need a stronger grip.
In Bloomingdale, an experienced EPDM installer leaves room for the membrane to move and age. Securing the membrane at the edges and flashing corners correctly prevents later tears. It is worth asking how the edges will be secured.
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Rubber Roof Installation Near Me
Rubber roofs in Bloomingdale are common on porches, garages, additions and flat sections of older homes. Homes in Bloomingdale and nearby places including Wanaque, Butler, Riverdale and Pompton Lakes benefit from rubber roofing because it flexes with the seasons, and the right installer makes a big difference.
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Roofs in this climate
Winters here are long and cold, with snow on the roof for weeks at a time and plenty of nights below freezing. When warm attic air melts the snow, the meltwater runs down and freezes again at the eaves, building ice dams that push water up under the shingles. Coastal storms and heavy spring rain drive water sideways into flashing, valleys and old chimneys. Most homeowners in Bloomingdale, NJ have the roof checked in the fall and again after the snow melts.
Why call
Why act early
Less damage
Small roof problems caught early usually stay small repairs.
Familiar with local homes
Local roofers see the same roofs and storm damage across Bloomingdale and nearby towns.
Clear next steps
Ask the roofer about the cause, the options and the estimate before work starts.
Rubber Roof Installation questions
How long does a new rubber roof last?
EPDM can last 25 years or longer. Good seams, drainage and occasional checks make the difference. Patching EPDM is straightforward.
Should my rubber roof be black or white?
Black and white each have their place. Black holds heat and white reflects it. Ask about both options.
Which EPDM thickness should I choose?
The common choices are 45 mil and 60 mil. Sixty mil resists punctures better and lasts longer, which helps on roofs with foot traffic or hail. Thicker 90 mil membrane exists for heavy use.
Can a rubber roof go over an existing roof?
Recovering depends on the condition of the old roof. Codes generally allow one recover over a dry, sound roof. Wet insulation or multiple layers mean a tear-off. Core samples or a moisture scan show whether the old roof is dry enough.
What is the difference between EPDM and TPO?
The two are different materials. EPDM uses taped seams and stays flexible in cold, and TPO uses welded seams and reflects heat. Each suits different roofs.
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Often needed together
Rubber Roof Repair
Fixing open seams, punctures, shrinkage and split flashing on EPDM rubber roofs, never with tar or asphalt cement that ruins the rubber.
Learn moreFlat Roof Installation
Installing TPO, PVC, EPDM or modified bitumen roofs on additions, garages, porches and flat-roof homes, with every wall, curb and penetration flashed properly.
Learn moreTPO Roofing
TPO membrane roofs installed over new insulation or in place of a worn flat roof, sized to the deck, the drains and the way the roof is used.
Learn moreFlat Roof Replacement
Replacing old built-up, torch-down, EPDM or TPO roofs with a new system built to drain, so ponding and repeat leaks end for good.
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