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Compare EPDM rubber roofing systems

EPDM rubber roofing is the ideal weathering membrane for almost all flat and low pitched roofs. We have compiled the table below to help you choose which system best suits your needs

EPDM is a synthetic rubber roofing membrane that is weather resistant even in extreme climates – so the UK’s unpredictable weather is easily endured. EPDM is also lightweight, flexible and stretchable to accommodate typical building movement, making it ideal for just about any flat roof.

Why choose EPDM?

Maintenance-free waterproof membrane
Has a proven life expectancy of over 50 years
Does not crack, split or rot over time
UV stable
Does not support moss or algae growth
Environmentally friendly
Safe to install – the system is laid with cold applied adhesives, so there is no fire hazard
Clean to install compared to other flat roofing systems

At Rubber Roofing Direct we offer four types of EPDM rubber roof membranes:

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System	Polygomma	ClassicBond	DuoPly	Shed Rubber
Overview	Single sheet EPDM	Single sheet EPDM	EPDM laminated to a fleece reinforcement layer, available in easy to handle rolls.	Single sheet EPDM
Size	Available as a single sheet up to 6m x 30m. Sheets can be joined together for larger roof expanses.	Available as a single sheet up to 15m x 30m. Sheets can be joined together for larger roof expanses.	Handy 1.5m x 12.2m rolls with pre-applied seam tape for quick on-site jointing.	Single sheet EPDM up to 6m x 30m. Sheets can be joined together for larger outbuilding expanses.
Thickness	1.14mm thick	1.20mm thick	1.2mm EPDM with a 1.4mm fleece reinforcement layer, giving a 2.6mm overall thickness.	1.14mm thick
Ideal for	Flat roof extensions Dormer Bay windows Flat Roofs Garage Roofs	Flat roof extensions Dormer roofs Bay windows Flat garage roofs Green roofs Roof gardens Warm deck roofs Cold deck roofs Low pitch roofs	Asphalt flat roofs Commercial flat roofs Orangery roofs Rubber gutter linings Parapet flat roofs Crown flat roofs Balcony flooring	Shed roofs Outbuilding roofs Tree house roofs Summer house and Porch flat roofs Garden studio roofs
Key benefits	EPDM is easy to install and lasts a lifetime	EPDM is easy to install and lasts a lifetime	Small rolls are easy to handle and are ideal for hard to reach flat roofs	Easy to install and lasts a lifetime
Heat tools required?	No, EPDM is a cold applied system	No, EPDM is a cold applied system	No, EPDM is a cold applied system	No, EPDM is a cold applied system
Specialist tools required?	No. Simple hand tools are required which can be purchased from the tools section.	No. Simple hand tools are required which can be purchased from the tools section.	No. Simple hand tools are required which can be purchased from the tools section.	No. All required hand tools are included within the kits
Can I walk on it?	Yes, for occasional maintenance access. For regular and heavy foot traffic we recommend promenade tiles or decking etc	Yes, for occasional maintenance access. For regular and heavy foot traffic we recommend promenade tiles or decking etc	Yes, for occasional maintenance access. For regular and heavy foot traffic we recommend promenade tiles or decking etc	Yes, for occasional maintenance access. For regular and heavy foot traffic we recommend promenade tiles or decking etc
Life expectancy?	EPDM flat roofing has been proven to last for over 50 years	EPDM flat roofing has been proven to last for over 50 years	EPDM flat roofing has been proven to last for over 50 years	EPDM flat roofing has been proven to last for over 50 years
Can I buy online?	Yes - Please click here	Yes - Please click here	Yes - Please click here	Yes - Please click here
Is training available?	We also run in-house training courses. Please Contact Us for more information.	Yes. Please visit our Training Centre for online video tutorials.	Yes. Please visit our Training Centre for online video tutorials.	Yes. Please visit our Training Centre for online video tutorials.

Still not sure about EPDM for your flat roof? Read our EPDM Rubber Roofing FAQs for more information on the benefits of fitting an EPDM rubber roof!