Tear-off
Old roofing is removed and the deck is repaired for a sound start.
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Rubber Roof Installation Parsippany, NJ
A Parsippany roofer who installs EPDM can put a new rubber roof on a flat or low slope section of almost any home, so the roof handles sun, cold and storms for decades. Dial (862) 693-4349 to talk with a local roofer about a new rubber roof.
A true rubber roof is EPDM, a synthetic rubber membrane used on flat and low slope roofs for decades. The membrane is thick, stretchy rubber that tolerates temperature swings and resists hail and sunlight well. Its seams are joined with primer and tape instead of hot air.
Attachment method shapes the rest of the installation. Fully adhered roofs bond the whole sheet to the cover board with adhesive, mechanically attached roofs use plates and fasteners along the seams and ballasted roofs hold a loose sheet down with river stone. Residential roofs are most often fully adhered.
Two more decisions round out the plan. Sixty mil EPDM costs a little more than 45 mil but resists punctures better and lasts longer. Black EPDM absorbs heat, which helps in cold climates, while white EPDM reflects sun and keeps rooms below cooler. Where the rubber meets a shingled roof or the house wall, the tie-in detail matters as much as any of these choices.
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
Each layer is set up to give the membrane a smooth, solid base.
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.
Install insulation
Polyiso insulation and a cover board create a flat, firm base for the rubber. Tapered boards add slope where needed.
Roll out the membrane
The EPDM is unrolled, positioned and left to relax so wrinkles flatten before any adhesive goes on. Seam layout follows the direction of drainage.
Apply adhesive
Bonding adhesive is rolled onto both the cover board and the underside of the rubber, then the sheet is folded back down and broomed smooth. Each half gets the same treatment in turn. Any trapped air is worked out so the sheet lies flat and does not blister.
Seal the seams
Seam areas are cleaned and primed, then seam tape is applied and rolled firmly with a seam roller. Lap sealant goes along exposed tape edges.
Flash the details
Perimeter edge metal, wall flashing and pipe boots complete the roof. The top edge is sealed and covered. Before the crew leaves, seams are probed for any loose spots.
What is included
Parts of a new EPDM roof
Insulation
A cover board protects the insulation for a smooth surface.
Flashing
Walls, curbs, pipes and edges are flashed to keep water out.
Rubber sheet
A 45 or 60 mil EPDM sheet is installed in black or white.
Seam tape
Laps are joined with seam tape for a lasting bond.
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EPDM Roof Installation Parsippany, NJ
EPDM roof installation is straightforward in concept and demanding in the details. A flat, dry base, properly timed adhesive and carefully primed seams are what make EPDM last. Installers work in dry weather so the bond holds. The field and the flashings may get different adhesives, since vertical surfaces need a stronger grip.
A good Parsippany installer also plans for movement. Perimeter securement and proper flashing help prevent the shrinkage problems older rubber roofs show. Ask how the roofer secures the perimeter.
Local help
Rubber Roof Installation Near Me
Rubber roofs in Parsippany are common on porches, garages, additions and flat sections of older homes. From Parsippany to neighboring communities such as Lake Hiawatha, Mountain Lakes, Boonton and Whippany, rubber roofs that drain properly and have well sealed flashing last the longest, so installation details matter as much as the material.
For rubber roof installation in Parsippany, NJ or nearby towns like Lake Hiawatha, Mountain Lakes, Boonton and Whippany, call (862) 693-4349 to reach a roofer who covers your street.
Roofs in this climate
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. Strong coastal storms push rain into every weak spot at the flashing and valleys. Most homeowners in Parsippany, NJ have the roof checked in the fall and again after the snow melts.
Why call
Why not wait
Smaller repairs
A roof problem fixed early rarely spreads to the decking, the insulation or the ceilings.
Roofers who know Parsippany
Roofers in Parsippany know the roof types and weather wear common in local homes.
Straight answers
Ask the roofer about the cause, the options and the estimate before work starts.
Common questions about rubber roof installation
How long does a new rubber roof last?
A properly installed EPDM roof commonly lasts 20 to 30 years or more. Thickness, seam quality and maintenance all affect its life. Repairs are simple when needed.
Which EPDM thickness should I choose?
EPDM usually comes in 45 or 60 mil for homes. Thicker 60 mil is tougher and longer lasting. Heavy duty options exist too.
Can a rubber roof go over an existing roof?
EPDM can sometimes go over an existing roof. There should be only one existing layer, the insulation must be dry and a cover board or recover board goes between the old roof and the rubber. Wet insulation or multiple layers mean a tear-off. A moisture check of the old roof settles the question before any work is planned.
What is the difference between EPDM and TPO?
EPDM is synthetic rubber, while TPO is a thermoplastic membrane. EPDM is usually black, very flexible and seamed with tape, while TPO is usually white, more reflective and heat welded at the seams. Both are common on flat roofs.
Should my rubber roof be black or white?
The choice depends on the climate and the space below. Black holds heat and white reflects it. Ask about both options.
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Often needed together
Rubber Roof Repair
Repairs for leaking rubber roofs, from peeling seams to pulled flashing at walls and curbs, never with tar or asphalt cement that ruins the rubber.
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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.
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TPO membrane roofs installed over new insulation or in place of a worn flat roof, built around proper drainage, flashing and edge metal.
Learn moreFlat Roof Replacement
Full replacement of failing flat roofs, with a moisture survey deciding tear-off or recover, with tapered insulation where water used to sit.
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