How To Install Rubber Roofing

You need one fastener per every 2 square feet.

How to install rubber roofing.

After you ve made the necessary adjustments to the roll and cut it to the shape of your roof sweep your roof to remove all dirt dust and debris and then apply the adhesive. The foam board is attached to the roof deck with screws and large metal plates which are also available through roofing suppliers. Remove any loose shingles. Continue this process until you have completed installing the whole rubber roof.

The fastener plates sit slightly proud of the surface so when the epdm is installed the plates are easy to see through the rubber. Roll out the rubber across the adhesive trim where necessary and check for air bubbles. Step 1 clean off the roof. Before doing anything with your rubber roof take the time to thoroughly clean the roof.

Step 3 apply adhesive. Don t apply the adhesive to a border around the edge of the deck. Place the first screw about 7 inches from the bottom and each subsequent screw about 18 to 24 inches apart along the vertical run. Repeat this process with the other half of the rubber roof.

Apply the adhesive to both the materials of the rubber roof and the roof itself by using a roller. Put the lifted half of the rubber membrane back in its place and repeat with the other half. This is the type of system i like to install best one of the key strengths of a rubber roof is the lack of joints and therefore potential leaks epdm rubber membrane can be cut to virtually any size from one piece without joins up to 15m x 30m. Install the roofing screws vertically along each rib in the panel.

Rubber roof repair kit available on amamzon. If necessary you can easily cut and form shingles to fit your particular roof. One piece rubber roof fully adhered. Carefully fold back the rubber membrane over the section and roll flat.

Secure the screws but do not overtighten. Then install the rubber roof cap shingles. Fold back half of the rubber membrane and use a roller to apply a thin layer of glue or whichever adhesive your roof manufacturer specifies to the deck. The washer under the screw head should seal to the surface of the panel without bulging or shifting.