Fitting A Rubber Roof

We have broken down the installation of the flexi proof rubber roofing membrane into 5 easy steps.

Fitting a rubber roof.

Elastoform is used to waterproof profiles in the roof shape which can not be achieved with the rubber membrane such as external corners. 49 feet x 98 feet typically it s a firestone type branded rubber membrane in 1 2mm domestic grade or 1 5mm commercial thickness. Cut 9 elastoform to size allowing upstand height plus an extra 75mm on the length by 150mm on the width. The least joins you can have in the roof the better and if you get caught by a shower whilst fitting simply spread the rubber over the roof to keep it dry.

When jointing a rubber roof onto another roofing material such as built up roofing felt asphalt or fibreglass a termination bar is used. Classicbond rubber roofing epdm whether you are a roofing professional or home owner and looking for a flat rubber roofing material that is both sustainable. Also apply the contact adhesive to the back of the rubber membrane. 1 relaxation time for the rubber membrane.

Apply contact adhesive to roof perimeter apply a thin coat of contact adhesive to the roof deck perimeter approximately 150mm width and any vertical upstands. 75mm on to rubber 75mm on to brick render.