EPDM Rubber is one of the most common flat roofing systems for residential homes featuring low-slope or flat roofs, today.
EPDM in a Nutshell
Rubber membranes for low slope and flat roofs are made from EPDM rubber, a type of synthetic rubber characterized by a wide variety of applications.
EPDM Rubber Roof
The E in EPDM refers to Ethylene, P refers to Propylene, D refers to Diene, and M refers to its classification.
The properties of natural rubber are modified to serve the purpose of synthetic rubber — synthetic rubber has improved weather resistance qualities as a result.
Cost
Expect to pay between $5.00 and $8.00 per square foot to install EPDM membrane on a typical flat roof, or about $7,500 to $12,000 for a 15 square (1,500 square feet) flat roof.
The cost may be higher or lower depending on the tear-off and removal cost of the existing roof, insulation layers, and the number of penetrations on your flat roof.
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For comparison, PVC and TPO roofs cost an average of $5.50 to $8.50 per square foot installed, including materials and labor warranty.
