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The main advantages of EPDM Rubber roofing compared to other flat roofing materials.
Firestone Rubber Cover
Advantages of
EPDM
EPDM Rubber comes in sheets size up to 15m wide and up to 100m in length
witch is the same size as a swiming pools and could be covered in one single piece of rubber
If you used felt you would have to use 187 rolls of felt to cover the same area
DURABILITY
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EPDM has a life expectancy of 50 years plus.
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Felt life expectancy 10 year plus
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Felt or bitumen roofing will not withstand harsh winter frosts as well and has a relatively shorter
life expectancy.
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Fibreglass roofing
requires more stable weather conditions to apply limiting use to certain times of the year.
UV AND HEAT RESISTANCE
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- EPDM is totally resistant to heating, cooling and harmful UV rays.
- Fibreglass breaks down, becomes brittle and cracks.
- Felt or bitumen roofing is susceptible to sun, frost and UV rays.
APPEARANCE
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EPDM is seamless,will not crack or blister and is easily cleaned.
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Fibreglass roofing attracts moss and looks plastic.
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Felt roofing can deteriorate sooner and can crack ,blister and soon become tatty and unsightly.
Homefront uk are happy to assist and advise on this or any of your flat roofing requirements.
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