EPDM, or ethylene propylene diene monomer, is a special type of rubber roof that has gained a great deal of popularity because of its remarkable efficiency and durability. Widely considered to be the most durable type of commercial roof available for sale today, EPDM can usually last for up to 50 years, if it’s given the proper care and maintenance that it requires.
The application of EPDM is one of its main advantages, since it’s quite affordable, and the labor cost associated with its installation process is pretty low as well. There are a variety of different ways to install an EPDM roof, but the most popular method is by “gluing it down.” This is a process that involves using an adhesive to fully glue the roof to the building’s supportive structure without the need for any kind of mechanical attachment.
However, that’s not the only way to install an EPDM roof. In some cases, as with installing it on plywood, contractors can also be mechanically installed or ballasted. Special seams can be used, and in the case of plywood installations in particular, a fiberglass backing is often added in order to protect the EPDM membrane from contact with the plywood.
For a common, 1,500 sq. ft. roof, you can expect to pay somewhere between $9,000 and $15,000, so the overall epdm roofing Dallas installation cost for such a durable and efficient roof is actually pretty low, regardless of the type of installation process that is being used. Check with Priority Roofing epdm experts first to establish that this is the best roofing option for you and establish a firm budget.
