Flashing
Walls, curbs, pipes and edges are flashed with materials made for EPDM.
Flat Roofing
Rubber Roof Installation Rockaway, NJ
A roofer in Rockaway can install a rubber roof by laying EPDM membrane in wide sheets over insulation and a cover board, bonding or fastening it down and sealing every seam with primer and tape, and explain each choice before the sheet is rolled out. Dial (862) 421-0113 to talk with a local roofer about a new rubber roof.
Rubber roofing usually means EPDM, though some people use the term for any single-ply membrane. 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. Unlike TPO and PVC, its seams are taped rather than heat welded.
The first decision is how the membrane is held down. Adhered, fastened and ballasted systems each suit different buildings and wind conditions. For homes, adhered EPDM is the most common choice.
Two more decisions round out the plan. Thicker 60 mil membrane stands up better to foot traffic and hail. Black is standard and holds heat, while white reflects it. The installer also plans how the membrane laps under shingles above it and up the wall beside it, where leaks tend to start.
Rubber Roof Installation is often paired with rubber roof repair and flat roof installation, depending on the cause.
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The rubber roof installation process
Here is how a roofer typically installs an EPDM roof.
Check the base
The deck is repaired and checked for slope, ideally a quarter inch per foot toward drains or gutters. On a replacement, old layers come off first.
Add the cover board
Rigid insulation, often polyiso, is fastened with plates and screws, then a cover board goes on top. Tapered boards add slope where needed.
Lay the sheet
Wide sheets are laid out to cover the roof with as few seams as possible, then allowed to relax. Seams are planned so they run with the slope.
Adhering
Half the sheet is folded back, adhesive is applied to both surfaces and the rubber is pressed into place. The process repeats for the second half. Brooming from the middle outward pushes trapped air to the edges.
Seal the seams
Primer and seam tape join the sheets, with T-joints covered by extra patches. Exposed edges get lap sealant.
Flashing
Perimeter edge metal, wall flashing and pipe boots complete the roof. Termination bar and counter flashing seal the wall edge. Before the crew leaves, seams are probed for any loose spots.
What is included
What rubber roof installation covers
Rubber sheet
A 45 or 60 mil EPDM sheet is installed with as few seams as possible.
Tear-off
The base is cleared and checked so the roof sits on solid wood.
Cover board
Rigid insulation and a cover board form the base under the rubber.
Seam tape
Seams are primed, taped and rolled and is checked before closeout.
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EPDM Roof Installation Rockaway, NJ
EPDM roof installation is straightforward in concept and demanding in the details. Rushing the adhesive, skipping primer or leaving wrinkles under the sheet are the common mistakes. Weather matters too, since adhesives and primers need dry conditions. Some installers use water-based adhesive for the field of the roof and solvent-based adhesive at walls and curbs, where the grip has to be strongest.
In Rockaway, an experienced EPDM installer leaves room for the membrane to move and age. Flashing at walls and curbs is secured with termination bar so the sheet cannot pull loose as it ages, and corners get flexible uncured flashing. It is worth asking how the edges will be secured.
Local help
Rubber Roof Installation Near Me
In Rockaway, EPDM is a popular choice for low slope roofs on additions and attached garages. From Rockaway to neighboring communities such as Dover, Wharton, Mountain Lakes and Morris Plains, rubber roofs that drain properly and have well sealed flashing last the longest, so installation details matter as much as the material.
Searching for rubber roof installation near me from Rockaway or Dover, Wharton, Mountain Lakes and Morris Plains? Call (862) 421-0113 to talk to a roofer who works in your part of town.
What the local climate does to a roof
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. That is why roof repair in Rockaway is busiest after a hard winter and before the next one.
Why call
Why fix it now
Smaller repairs
Small roof problems caught early usually stay small repairs.
Local knowledge
Roofers in Rockaway know the roof types and weather wear common in local homes.
Clear next steps
Ask the roofer about the cause, the options and the estimate before work starts.
Rubber Roof Installation questions
Is a rubber roof the same as TPO?
The two are different materials. EPDM uses taped seams and stays flexible in cold, and TPO uses welded seams and reflects heat. Both are common on flat roofs.
Can a rubber roof go over an existing roof?
Recovering depends on the condition of the old roof. The old roof must be a single dry layer, with a recover board over it. Otherwise, a tear-off is needed. Core samples or a moisture scan show whether the old roof is dry enough.
What color EPDM is best?
Color affects heat gain. Black holds heat and white reflects it. A roofer can recommend what fits your home.
How thick should a rubber roof be?
Most residential EPDM is 45 or 60 mil. The thicker sheet holds up better to traffic and weather. Thicker 90 mil membrane exists for heavy use.
What is the lifespan of a new EPDM roof?
Rubber roofs often last decades. Regular inspections help it reach its full life. Small repairs are easy to make.
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Other services that may help
Rubber Roof Repair
Repairs for leaking rubber roofs, from peeling seams to pulled flashing at walls and curbs, so the membrane seals again without a tear-off.
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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
White, heat-welded TPO single-ply roofing for low-slope homes and buildings, built around proper drainage, flashing and edge metal.
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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