Seams
Seams are primed, taped and rolled with lap sealant at the edges.
Flat Roofing
Rubber Roof Installation Paramus, NJ
A roofer in Paramus can install a rubber roof by laying EPDM membrane in wide sheets over insulation and a cover board, bonding or fastening it down and sealing every seam with primer and tape, with as few seams as possible. Dial (551) 383-2304 to talk with a local roofer about a new rubber roof.
Rubber roofing usually means EPDM, though some people use the term for any single-ply membrane. It comes in large, flexible sheets, most often black, in 45 or 60 mil thickness, and its biggest strength is that it stays flexible in heat and cold without cracking. Unlike TPO and PVC, its seams are taped rather than heat welded.
Attachment method shapes the rest of the installation. Adhered, fastened and ballasted systems each suit different buildings and wind conditions. On most homes, fully adhered EPDM is the usual choice because it handles wind well and stays smooth.
Two more decisions round out the plan. A 60 mil sheet is tougher than 45 mil for roofs that see foot traffic. White EPDM suits sunny roofs, and black suits cooler climates. The installer also plans how the membrane laps under shingles above it and up the wall beside it, where leaks tend to start.
If the problem goes deeper than it first looked, a Paramus roofer may also recommend rubber roof repair or flat roof installation.
Looking for Paramus rubber roof installation? Call (551) 383-2304 and describe the problem to a roofer who works in Paramus.
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What happens during a rubber roof installation
A rubber roof is built in layers, with the seams and flashing as the critical details.
Check the base
The deck is repaired and checked for slope, ideally a quarter inch per foot toward drains or gutters. On a replacement, old layers come off first.
Insulation
Insulation boards go down for energy savings and slope, topped by a smooth cover board. Tapered boards add slope where needed.
Lay the sheet
Wide sheets are laid out to cover the roof with as few seams as possible, then allowed to relax. Laps are arranged so water flows over them.
Bond the membrane
Half the sheet is folded back, adhesive is applied to both surfaces and the rubber is pressed into place. Then the other half is done the same way. Air pockets left under the sheet can turn into blisters later, so the crew works the rubber flat from the center out.
Tape the laps
Seam areas are cleaned and primed, then seam tape is applied and rolled firmly with a seam roller. Exposed edges get lap sealant.
Flashing
Perimeter edge metal, wall flashing and pipe boots complete the roof. The top edge is sealed and covered. Before the crew leaves, seams are probed for any loose spots.
What is included
Parts of a new EPDM roof
Cover board
Insulation adds energy savings and slope under the rubber.
Tear-off
Decking is inspected and replaced where needed for a sound start.
Flashing
Every penetration and edge is sealed to keep water out.
EPDM membrane
The rubber membrane is adhered or fastened in black or white.
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EPDM Roof Installation Paramus, NJ
Installing EPDM well comes down to preparation, seams and flashing. A flat, dry base, properly timed adhesive and carefully primed seams are what make EPDM last. Weather matters too, since adhesives and primers need dry conditions. 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 Paramus, an experienced EPDM installer leaves room for the membrane to move and age. Perimeter securement and proper flashing help prevent the shrinkage problems older rubber roofs show. It is worth asking how the edges will be secured.
Local help
Rubber Roof Installation Near Me
In Paramus, EPDM is a popular choice for low slope roofs on additions and attached garages. Across Paramus and nearby towns like Oradell, River Edge, Fair Lawn and New Milford, EPDM handles storms, sun and cold well when it is installed with good seams and drainage, and the right installer makes a big difference.
For rubber roof installation in Paramus, NJ or nearby towns like Oradell, River Edge, Fair Lawn and New Milford, call (551) 383-2304 to reach a roofer who covers your street.
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 Paramus, NJ have the roof checked in the fall and again after the snow melts.
Why call
Why fix it now
Less damage
A roof problem fixed early rarely spreads to the decking, the insulation or the ceilings.
Roofers who know Paramus
Roofers in Paramus know the roof types and weather wear common in local homes.
Know what happens next
Ask your questions before you agree to anything.
Common questions about rubber roof installation
How thick should a rubber roof be?
The common choices are 45 mil and 60 mil. Thicker 60 mil is tougher and longer lasting. Heavy duty options exist too.
What is the lifespan of a new EPDM roof?
Rubber roofs often last decades. Regular inspections help it reach its full life. Patching EPDM is straightforward.
What is the difference between EPDM and TPO?
The two are different materials. EPDM is usually black, very flexible and seamed with tape, while TPO is usually white, more reflective and heat welded at the seams. Each suits different roofs.
Can a rubber roof go over an existing roof?
A recover is possible only under certain conditions. Codes generally allow one recover over a dry, sound roof. Wet insulation or multiple layers mean a tear-off. The roofer tests the old roof for moisture before recommending a recover.
What color EPDM is best?
The choice depends on the climate and the space below. Black holds heat and white reflects it. Ask about both options.
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Often needed together
Rubber Roof Repair
EPDM rubber roof repairs done with primer, cover tape and lap sealant made for rubber, never with tar or asphalt cement that ruins the rubber.
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New flat roofs built with real slope, insulation, a cover board and a membrane suited to the building, planned around how the roof will be used.
Learn moreTPO Roofing
Heat-welded TPO membrane for flat and low-slope roofs, sized to the deck, the drains and the way the roof is used.
Learn moreFlat Roof Replacement
Full replacement of failing flat roofs, with a moisture survey deciding tear-off or recover, with tapered insulation where water used to sit.
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