If you’re like many homeowners these days and have one eye on sustainability when it comes to the building materials you use, you may be contemplating installing a rubber roof on your house. EPDM is short for Ethylene Propylene Diene Monomer, and this is a synthetic rubber used in roofing and other waterproofing applications.
This is a low-sloped flat roof installed with EPDM membranes and adhesives on the roof deck. Best for small or medium roofs, rubber is cost-effective and quick to install as opposed to other traditional roofing systems. Let’s take a look at what sustainability is and why rubber roofs in Duxbury contribute to it.
Sustainability: Defined
In a nutshell, sustainability is the ability to meet our own needs without sacrificing the ability to meet future generations’ needs. Now more than ever, sustainable choices are becoming more popular and necessary when preserving our planet in a variety of ways: socially, environmentally, and economically.
Many companies have sustainability goals in place to reduce their carbon footprint by a certain point in time and by a certain percentage. From air pollution to biodiversity loss to land degradation, there are many climate issues that people are concerned about -- homeowners included.
Advantages of Rubber Roofing
First off, EPDM rubber roofs are long lasting. When well maintained, a rubber roof can last 50 years or more. It can also withstand fluctuating temperature extremes. It’s also puncture resistant, contributing to its long lifespan and durability. This durability is what makes rubber roofs more sustainable than other roofing systems, such as asphalt shingles, which only last about 20 years on average.
Rubber roofs are a set-it-and-forget-it type of system, and any repairs that do need to be done are inexpensive, quick and simple. Because rubber is UV stable, bubbling and cracking on the surface are prevented. This allows your roof to stay waterproof and resistant against wild New England weather.
Next, rubber roofs are recyclable and non-toxic. This fully recyclable material can be re-purposed for roofs and even for children's playgrounds.
Rubber roofs are also safe for people and pets, as they don’t contain bitumen or toxic adhesives during installation. In the same vein, the rainwater that flows off your roof is also safe for your garden and vegetation.
EPDM membranes come in one piece and are cut to a specific size, which reduces waste and carbon emissions. It acts as its own makeshift tarp, so you don’t have to invest in a plastic sheet or tarp to cover it for protection from the weather before it can be installed. Special tools are not needed to install rubber roofing, making installation easy and quick.
Solar panels can be installed on rubber roofs, and rubber makes for a great waterproofing layer for green roofing due to the fact that it prevents the growth of moss and fungus.
Contact Revered Roofing
As you can see, there are many benefits of installing rubber roofs in Marshfield. Please contact our roofers at 781-536-4589 for a free roofing quote and consultation today.
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