EPDM what is it? (Ethylene Propylene Diene Monomer)

EPDM What is It???

Ethylene Propylene Diene Monomer

Not the easiest name in the world to remember so everybody uses it's more common name EPDM.

Within the past few years more and more householders have realised that EPDM synthetic rubber is the modern answer. It comes in one piece the size of the roof which negates the problems associated with parting joints. EPDM rubber will flex and resists all changes in temperature without cracking or peeling and is totally resistant to atmospheric pollution.

EPDM is environmentally friendly and stands up well against other flat roofing materials such as PVC or Bituminous products.

EPDM synthetic rubber is not as new as you might imagine the first Synthetic Rubber Membranes, developed in America and were laid in the 1960's and are still protecting flat roofs some 40 years later.

EPDM Synthetic Rubber Membrane is a remarkable material that can stretch, will not tear, split or crack and is unaffected by UV light and ozone. It is designed to outlast all conventional roofing materials.

Over the years EPDM has been used under a wide range of climatic conditions, from the glaring sun of Arizona and the Middle East to the 'Arctic" conditions of ALASKA and northern Europe.

Unlike most bituminous materials EPDM does not become brittle with age.

EPDM Reference.

Firestone Workman The main component of Firestone EPDM Roofing Systems is the EPDM membrane, a single-ply synthetic rubber roofing membrane made of ethylene - propylene - diene terpolymer, mixed with carbon black, oils, curing agents and processing aids. It is calendered into large sheets and vulcanized.

Since 1980, over 1.000.000.000 square meters of Firestone EPDM membranes have been installed on roofs from the cold climates of Alaska to the desert sun of the Arabian Gulf.

Key features and benefits

The success of Firestone RubberCover™ EPDM can be attributed to its unique combination of benefits.

Superior durability and longevity: Due to its composition, Firestone RubberCover™ EPDM offers unmatched resistance to ozone, UV radiation, extremes of both high and low temperatures, and ultimately ageing.
Quick and easy installation: Firestone RubberCover™ EPDM is available in large panel sizes up to 15 m in width and 61 m in length resulting in fewer field seams and less installation time.
High flexibility and elongation: Firestone RubberCover™ EPDM remains highly flexible even at temperatures down to -45° C and can also elongate over 300% to accommodate building movements.
Low life-cycle cost: Firestone RubberCover™ EPDM requires little or no maintenance. This feature, combined with the inherent durability and competitive installed cost of EPDM roofing systems, result in a very low life-cycle cost.
Environmentally friendly: Firestone RubberCover™ EPDM is an inert material with limited environmental impact during manufacture and use of the product. In addition, Firestone's EPDM manufacturing facilities have received ISO 14001 certification, a testimony of the company's commitment to environmental management.

Firestone RubberCover™ EPDM Role Sizes.

Sizes	3.05 m x 7.62 m 4.57 m x 7.62 m 6.10 m x 7.62 m	Packed on 1.80 m long cores
Thickness	1.0 mm
Weight	1.27 kg/m²
Note: Special sizes are available upon request.