ETHYLENE PROPOLENE DIENE MONOMER (EPDM)

1. This is a brief introduction to the EPDM product - a roofing material that, compared to all the competition, is :-

• Easier and safer to install
• Much friendlier to the environment
• Economically superior

2. EPDM is a high performance synthetic rubber membrane. It is a by-product of the oil industry and has been used for many years as a waterproof covering for domestic and commercial flat roofing in the USA. It is still a comparatively new product in the UK domestic market where the main suppliers are Firestone and Goodyear. Homeowners, Architects and Builders, are often unaware of EPDM and the subsequent benefits and cost savings that it provides.

3. Some major locations that use EPDM include :-

• O'Hare International Airport, Chicago
• Burj El Arab Hotel, Dubai
• Honda Factory, Swindon
• IBM Building, London

4. The main benefits of the EPDM are :-

• Longevity (guaranteed for 20 years but known to last a lifetime)
• Environmentally friendly (totally inert and can be recycled)
• Unmatched UV radiation and ozone resistance
• Flexibility (moves with the building)
• Seamless fitting (in all but very large installations)
• Overlay of old roofing material (provided the decking base is sound)
• Very low life cycle costs

5. The product meets or exceeds a variety of international building code approvals and quality classifications. Only professional, trained and licensed roofing contractors are allowed to install systems.