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Installing firestone epdm over existing roof.
Each installation phase is illustrated in the above manual with one or more 3 dimensional drawings.
Fullforce epdm fullforce epdm is the only epdm membrane to feature a factory applied adhesive across its entire surface.
We were hired by firestone due to our certification with genflex to repair a leaking roof.
We are certified by genflex sister company to firestone.
The epdm membrane is then sandwiched between this a bead of mastic and the front trim which is finally nailed with stainless steel plastic topped pins to finish.
The specification provided to us stated that we were to fully adhere epdm over the existing epdm after washing.
After properly resting the epdm sheet is ready for installation.
Firestone is one of the biggest manufacturers of epdm roofing.
Osb3 or exterior grade plywood are both good deck materials for bonding the new.
You can install epdm membrane over an existing roof only if a new layer of 5 8 plywood 5 8 osb board or polyisocyanurate board with a fiberglass backing is used as a barrier to protect the epdm.
Then the rest phase begins which allows the rubber to expand naturally.
Roof edges pdf wall terminations pdf membrane repair pdf miscellaneous pdf for a complete overview of the installation specifications consult the epdm technical guidelines chapter 3 pdf.
The two part drip trim consisting of a back plate that is nailed flush with the top of the roof deck.
These step by step installation instructions will assist professional installers to cover a roof with a firestone rubbercover epdm system in accordance with the high standards specified by firestone building products.
Can i install epdm membrane directly over an existing roof.
The membrane needs to be completely unfurled and laid flat over the roof surface.
Rot if the existing roof deck and supporting timbers are rotten these will need to be removed and replaced.
Epdm should be bonded over 5 8 plywood 5 8 osb board or polyisocyanurate board with a fiberglass backing.