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EPDM Roofing

Suitable for flat roofs, Gutters, Valleys, Gullies, Flashing, and Balconies etc.

can also be used for box gutters an Sectional concrete Guttering repairs.

 

EPDM Rubber Self Adesive System

The self adhesive system is a 2.5mm thick self adhesive EPDM Rubber available in easy to handle rolls. One Metre wide X Ten Metres long. The total weight is only 29kgs which makes it easy to handle and tranport. The Self-Adhesive-System is easily fitted with primer and the edges can be sealed with an hot air gun. This product is excellent for extensions to your homes, valleys, box gutters, balconies, roof gardens and awkward shapes around your home where a 100% water proof seal is needed.

Prices from around £16.65 sq m

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One Piece EPDM Rubber Roofng System

The one piece EPDM roofing system is 1.14mm thick and comes in 3, 6 and 9 metre widths X any lentgh you desire up to a maximum of 30 mtrs. It is easily fixed by appling a water based adhesive then roll out an cover the area required. This system is ideal for large free standing uninterupted area like double garages etc.

Prices from around £8.52 sq m

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EPDM Rubber Shed Covering System

The EPDM Rubber Shed Covering system is 1.2mm thick and comes in 6 mtr wide rolls x any lenght you desire up to a maximum of 30 mtrs. The EPDM shed covering system can be joined easily with tape and any houshold domstic iron. This system is ideal for a 100% waterproof seal on your garden shed and Garages.

Prices from around £5.99 sq m

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What is EPDM Rubber

EPDM rubber (ethylene propylene diene M-class rubber) is an elastomer which is characterized by wide range of applications.The E refers to Ethylene, P to Propylene, D to diene and M refers to its classification in ASTM standard D-1418. The “M” class includes rubbers having a saturated chain of the polymethylene type. The diene(s) currently used in the manufacture of EPDM rubbers are DCPD (dicyclopentadiene), ENB (ethylidene norbornene) and VNB (vinyl norbornene).

The ethylene content is around 45% to 75%. The higher the ethylene content the higher the loading possibilities of the polymer, better mixing and extrusion. During peroxide curing these polymers give a higher crosslink density compared with their amorphous counterpart. The amorphous polymer are also excellent in processing. This is very much influenced by their molecular structure. The diene content can vary between 2.5wt% up to 12wt%.

What is EPDM Used for

EPDM rubber is used in vibrators and seals; glass-run channel; radiator, garden and appliance hose; tubing; washers; belts; electrical insulation, and speaker cone surrounds. It is also used as a medium for water resistance in high-voltage polymeric cable jointing installations, roofing membrane, geomembranes, rubber mechanical goods, plastic impact modification, thermoplastic, vulcanizates, as a motor oil additive, pond liner, electrical cable-jointing, RV roofs, and chainmail applications.

EPDM exhibits satisfactory compatibility with fireproof hydraulic fluids, ketones, hot and cold water, and alkalis, and unsatisfactory compatibility with most oils, gasoline, kerosene, aromatic and aliphatic hydrocarbons, halogenated solvents, and concentrated acids.

The main properties of EPDM are its outstanding heat, ozone and weather resistance. The resistance to polar substances and steam are also good. It has excellent electrical properties. It has the ability to retain light colour.

Typical properties of EPDM vulcanisates are given below. EPDM can be compounded to meet specific properties to a limit depending first on the EPDM polymers available, then the processing and curing method(s) employed. EPDMs are available in a range of molecular weights (indicated in terms of Mooney viscosity ML(1+4)@125°C), varying levels of ethylene, third monomer and oil content.

Common apllication of EPDM

 

EPDM Rubber Roofing

EPDM is used as a covering to waterproof roofs. It has the benefit that it does not pollute the runoff rainwater, which is of vital importance if the house owner wishes to use this water for personal sanitation/hygiene. Several houses equipped with rainwater harvesting thus make use of this type of roofing.

EPDM Rubber for Vehicles

EPDM rubber is commonly used in weatherseals on all vehicles. This includes door seals, window seals, trunk seals, and sometimes hood seals. Frequently these seals are the source of noise due to movement of the door versus the car body. This is due to friction between the EPDM rubber and the mating surface (car painted sheet metal or glass). This can be alleviated using specialty coatings that are applied at the time of manufacture of the weatherseal, not as an aftermarket application. Such coatings can also greatly increase the chemical resistance of EPDM rubber. Some vehicle manufacturers such as General Motors also recommend a light application of silicone dielectric grease to weatherstripping to reduce noise.

EPDM is also commonly used as a material for the face seals of industrial respirators, most frequently chosen where the use of silicone must be avoided, typically in automotive paint spray environments.