Deck preparation
Decking is inspected and replaced where needed before new layers go down.
Flat Roofing
Rubber Roof Installation Clark, NJ
A Clark roofer who installs EPDM can put a new rubber roof on a flat or low slope section of almost any home, with as few seams as possible. Call (908) 562-6899 to reach a local roofer.
Rubber roofing usually means EPDM, though some people use the term for any single-ply membrane. EPDM is sold in wide rolls, typically 45 or 60 mil thick, and it stretches and recovers as the roof moves through hot and cold seasons. Its seams are joined with primer and tape instead of hot air.
Attachment method shapes the rest of the installation. Adhered, fastened and ballasted systems each suit different buildings and wind conditions. Residential roofs are most often fully adhered.
Thickness and color are the next choices. Thicker 60 mil membrane stands up better to foot traffic and hail. Black is standard and holds heat, while white reflects it. The installer also plans how the membrane laps under shingles above it and up the wall beside it, where leaks tend to start.
Many rubber roof installation calls in Clark also turn up a need for rubber roof repair or flat roof installation.
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The rubber roof installation process
Here is how a roofer typically installs an EPDM roof.
Deck prep
The roofer checks the deck for rot, gaps and loose sheets and confirms the roof has enough slope to drain. Old roofing is removed if the roof is being replaced.
Add the cover board
Rigid insulation, often polyiso, is fastened with plates and screws, then a cover board goes on top. Slope can be built in at this stage.
Roll out the membrane
The membrane is unrolled, aligned and allowed to settle before bonding. Seams are planned so they run with the slope.
Bond the membrane
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. Air pockets left under the sheet can turn into blisters later, so the crew works the rubber flat from the center out.
Seal the seams
Laps are primed and joined with seam tape, then rolled to remove air. Tape edges are finished with lap sealant.
Flash the details
Flashing goes up walls and around curbs, with boots at pipes and new edge metal at the perimeter. Termination bar and counter flashing seal the wall edge. Before the crew leaves, seams are probed for any loose spots.
What is included
Parts of a new EPDM roof
Insulation
Rigid insulation and a cover board form the base under the rubber.
Rubber sheet
A 45 or 60 mil EPDM sheet is installed in black or white.
Edge metal
Walls, curbs, pipes and edges are flashed to keep water out.
Seams
Every seam gets primer and tape for a lasting bond.
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EPDM Roof Installation Clark, NJ
The quality of an EPDM installation shows up years later in the seams and edges. 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. Some installers use water-based adhesive for the field of the roof and solvent-based adhesive at walls and curbs, where the grip has to be strongest.
In Clark, an experienced EPDM installer leaves room for the membrane to move and age. Securing the membrane at the edges and flashing corners correctly prevents later tears. Ask about edge securement before work starts.
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Rubber Roof Installation Near Me
Around Clark, homeowners often choose EPDM for flat roof sections because it is durable and easy to repair. Across Clark and nearby towns like Rahway, Colonia, Garwood and Cranford, EPDM handles storms, sun and cold well when it is installed with good seams and drainage, and the right installer makes a big difference.
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What the local climate does to a roof
Cold winters bring snow, ice and a long stretch of freezing nights. When warm attic air melts the snow, the meltwater runs down and freezes again at the eaves, which is how ice dams form and back water up under the shingles. Coastal storms and heavy spring rain drive water sideways into flashing, valleys and old chimneys. Most homeowners in Clark, NJ have the roof checked in the fall and again after the snow melts.
Why call
Why fix it now
Drier ceilings
A roof problem fixed early rarely spreads to the decking, the insulation or the ceilings.
Roofers who know Clark
Roofers in Clark know the roof types and weather wear common in local homes.
Clear next steps
Ask your questions before you agree to anything.
Common questions about rubber roof installation
What is the lifespan of a new EPDM roof?
EPDM can last 25 years or longer. Thickness, seam quality and maintenance all affect its life. Repairs are simple when needed.
What color EPDM is best?
Black and white each have their place. Black holds heat and white reflects it. A roofer can recommend what fits your home.
What is the difference between EPDM and TPO?
They are related but not the same. EPDM uses taped seams and stays flexible in cold, and TPO uses welded seams and reflects heat. Each suits different roofs.
Is it possible to install EPDM over the old 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. If the old roof is wet, it must come off. The roofer tests the old roof for moisture before recommending a recover.
How thick should a rubber roof be?
Most residential EPDM is 45 or 60 mil. Sixty mil resists punctures better and lasts longer, which helps on roofs with foot traffic or hail. Thicker 90 mil membrane exists for heavy use.
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Rubber Roof Repair
Repairs for leaking rubber roofs, from peeling seams to pulled flashing at walls and curbs, after the real leak point is found.
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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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Heat-welded TPO membrane for flat and low-slope roofs, with seams welded into one watertight sheet.
Learn moreFlat Roof Replacement
Replacing old built-up, torch-down, EPDM or TPO roofs with a new system built to drain, so ponding and repeat leaks end for good.
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