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EPDM rubber roof repair

EPDM is a rubber membrane used on flat roofs, bonded rather than welded, with seams made using tape or adhesive. It fails at those seams, at upstands where the material turns up a wall, and through shrinkage over time pulling the membrane away from its terminations. It is durable in the field and repairable almost indefinitely, so a leaking EPDM roof is rarely a replacement job.

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What the job involves

  • Seam and lap inspection across the full roof
  • Repair using compatible tape or liquid detailing
  • Assessment of upstands and terminations for shrinkage pull
  • Check of outlets and drainage where water is standing
  • Puncture repair in traffic and plant areas

Signs you need it

  • Seams lifting or tape peeling at the edges
  • Membrane pulling away from an upstand or trim
  • Visible punctures or splits in the rubber

Where we cover

Each area has its own page for epdm rubber roof repair.

Questions

Does EPDM shrink?

Over many years, slightly — enough to put tension on upstands and terminations, which is where older rubber roofs most often fail. It is repairable by releasing and redressing the affected edge rather than recovering the roof.

Can EPDM and TPO repairs use the same materials?

No. They are different chemistries and the adhesives and tapes are not interchangeable. Using TPO products on EPDM produces a repair that looks fine and fails within a season.

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Describe what you are seeing

South Georgia roofs take long-duration wind from tropical systems and then sit in heat and humidity the rest of the year. Water that gets in does not dry out on its own.

Call (229) 592-0097
Call (229) 592-0097