Advantages of EPDM

• EPDM waterproofing membranes are permanently flexible and have a life expectancy of at least 50 years
• EPDM waterproofing membranes are highly resistant to UV and infra red light, without the need for additional surface protection.
• EPDM waterproofing membranes offer exceptional resistance to the effects of weather, environmental chemicals and aggressive industrial emissions.
• EPDM waterproofing membranes are extremely resistant to heat, cold, ozone and ageing.
• EPDM gives off no toxic emissions in the event of fire and the membrane is suitable for thermal recycling even after it has been laid for many decades.
• EPDM is extremely elastic, with no shrinkage or dimensional changes over a temperature range from -40 to +120 Degrees Centigrade.
• EPDM is considered an Environmentally friendly alternative to traditional methods

Applications

• Shed Roofing

  Typically most shed buildings come with a felt roof membrane. Felt roof membranes deteriorate faster than the treated/tanalised timber used in the construction of sheds and summer houses. It is worth upgrading any shed/summer house with EPDM rubber due to its lasting properties that will keep your shed in better condition for longer.

  Shed Roofing
• Tree House Roof

  EPDM Rubber membranes can be used on any flat roof, tree house roof, rabbit hutch roof, chicken coup roof and log store roofs

  Tree House Roof
• Outbuilding Roofs

  Don’t forget EPDM membranes can be used on pitched as well as flat roofs. They can be used on virtually any building anywhere!

  Outbuilding Roofs
• EPDM Rubber roof Garden Studios and offices

  Ideal for garden studios, games rooms offices or just a place to escape the hustle and bustle of life. Garden rooms have become increasingly popular and we are proud to be partnering with one of the finest manufacturers of garden living spaces.

  EPDM Rubber roof Garden Studios and offices
• Shepherd Hut

  A growing trend these days is to ditch the canvas and go for a slightly more robust form of accommodation. This growing trend has been nicknamed “Glamping” and Shepherd Huts have become ever more popular with the fair-weather camper and people looking for something a little different.

  Shepherd Hut
• EPDM Cold Deck Roof Design

  Traditionally insulation is placed between the roof joists underneath the roof deck. EPDM is then installed directly onto the roof deck.

  EPDM Cold Deck Roof Design

Specification

Technical Capacity Index (Refer to ASTM 4637 Standard)

FAQ

• Can I walk on the EPDM Rubber Roof?

  The EPDM sheet supplied can be walked on both during and after installation EPDM is designed to take LIGHT foot traffic for occasional cleaning or maintenance. However common sense needs to be applied. Avoid studded boots and shoes. If you intend to use ladder on the roof use a plank or board to spread the load.

• Is the EPDM membrane guaranteed?

  Because the condition of garden buildings can vary so much and we have little control over the prepared surface that the rubber membrane is bonded to we can not offer a guarantee. However a properly installed rubber membrane will last in excess of 50 years.

• Can EPDM sheets be joined?

  The joining system is a very simple but effective solution. Typically a splice tape is used to provide a strong watertight seal. The correctly joined seam will be as strong as the material itself.
  The roof membranes to be joined must be primed where they overlap and touch dry prior to applying the splice tape. Please see our detailed One Piece training manual

• Which EPDM system is best for me?

  Our most cost effective system - Shed Cover is perfect for flat roofing and shallow pitch areas that do not need to comply with building regulations. i.e. detached from the main residence. Essentially the same as the One Piece, our Shed Cover has been successfully used on detached garages, Summerhouses, garden sheds, hobby rooms, outbuildings and can be used on any building that does not require BBA certification and approval by building control

• How Do I Bond The EPDM Sheet To My Roof?

  Shedcover can either be bonded using water-soluble decking adhesive or timber battens. It may be necessary at upstands to retain the rubber with a 300mm wide strip of impact adhesive.

• Do I Need Any Special Tools?

  No! - In most cases you will require no special tools, we do however recommend purchasing a penny roller and flat seam roller for ensuring a watertight seal when joining membranes with splice tape or fitting pipe boot covers.

• What Is The Maximum Sheet Size?

  The “Shed cover” sheet comes in four widths 9.0, 6.0, 4.5 & 3.0 metres by 30 metres long. If your project requires a size in one direction larger than this then the material can be easily joined using splice tape and primer.

  All orders are supplied by the fixed width and cut to length.

• Can EPDM Be Laid Over Existing Roof Coverings?

  EPDM membrane can be laid over existing felt, bitumen, Fibreglass, cement boards and steel roof cladding. In some cases these substrates may require specialist adhesives or mechanical bonding.
  Remember when installing any roof membrane it is equally important that the roof structure/decking is sound and rot free. This can normally only be assessed by removing the old waterproof material.
  Make sure all sharps are removed. If necessary fix a thin plywood board over the old roof cover to achieve a superior bond and finish to the EPDM rubber Sheet.

• How do I install slabs or tiles on a flat roof?

  Can I install tiles or slabs directly on to a flat roof?

  There are a couple of options here depending on the type of slab or tile.

  1) A slab space can be used to support the concrete slabs above the EPDM flat roof rubber membrane. These are a 15mm high circular plastic disc that supports the corner of 4 slabs in a standard check board pattern. Water will pass through the gaps in the slabs and safely away to the gutter.

  2) If you are installing a tile on the flat roof that requires fully bonding then subject to roof loads it is perfectly acceptable to install a minimum 50mm screed on top of the rubber membrane (using an underlay fleece to protect the rubber from sharps) Tiles or slabs can then be bonded and grouted on to the cement screed.

• Can I install a cement screed on top of the EPDM rubber membrane.

  Yes! EPDM rubber membranes are not effected by cement or the lime additive unlike TPO and plastic single ply membranes so the EPDM rubber membrane can be screeded over or bonded directly to a smooth concrete surface if required

• What is a Geo-textile underlay or underlay used for in relation to flat roofing?

  The Geotextile underlay fleece can be used in a number of ways:

  1. The Geotextile fleece can be used under the rubber membrane when installing directly over the old roof to protect it from sharps that may puncture the rubber membrane. In this scenario the rubber membrane can not be glued in place so is either secured using Russ strips (A Grid of mechanically fixed bonding strips) or ballasted in position with pebbles or a green roof.

  2. The Geo-textile underlay can be used on top of the rubber membrane to protect it from sharp objects when it is planned to either ballast (cover) the membrane with pebbles for fire protection.

  3. The Geo-textile underlay fleece can be used on top of the rubber membrane to protect it from sharp objects when a cement screed is being installed on top of the rubber membrane to provide a hard wearing surface for slabs or tiles.

• How is natural and synthetic rubber produced?

  Natural Rubber
  Today more than 90% of the natural rubber supply comes from Southeast Asia. As rubber trees require a hot, damp climate, they grow only in the “Rubber Belt,” an equatorial zone that stretches around the world. In 1876, the English, in recognition of the difficulties of securing quality rubber from the jungle, hit upon the idea of growing rubber on plantations. From their efforts, the cultivated rubber tree plantations of Southeast Asia and Africa have developed.

  Synthetic Rubber
  General purpose synthetic rubber has its origin in two gases: butadiene, a by-product of petroleum refining, and styrene, captured either in the coking process or as a petroleum refining by-product. When the two are mixed in the presence of soapsuds in a reactor, liquid latex results. The dry rubber in this milky liquid is then coagulated into crumbs, washed, dried, and baled ready for shipment.

• What was the first use of rubber?

  Joseph Priestley of England, best known for his discovery of oxygen, noted that pencil marks could be “rubbed out” by the substance. From this early use, rubber derived its name.

Training

Tools Required

Scissors, Paint roller & Brush

Products Required

• Shedcover Membrane
• Deck adhesive
• Optional: Joining tape, Primer, contact adhesive, trims)

5 Easy Steps

1) Make sure roof is clean and free from any sharps that could penetrate the membrane

2) Place the rubber membrane over the roof and leave to relax for half an hour

3) Secure the membrane in place using timber battens or for a more professional finish roll half of the membrane back over the roof apply water based adhesive to the roof deck and roll the membrane back in place using a soft broom to smooth out any wrinkles / air bubbles. Repeat for the other half of the roof.

4) Where the roof has adjoining up-stands a contact adhesive should be used to secure the membrane in place.

5) For a really professional finish use our edge and gutter trims.

Training Manuals

We’ve a range of helpful training downloads available from our Training page: Shedcover Installation Manual

Kits

Please see our range of Pre-assembled roof kits

• 6 x 3 Shed Rubber Roof Kit (£36.58)
• 6 x 4 Shed Rubber Roof Kit (£50.15)
• 7 x 5 Shed Rubber Roof Kit (£59.20)
• 8 x 6 Shed Rubber Roof Kit (£74.27)
• 6 x 10 Shed Rubber Roof Kit (£88.34)
• 6 x 12 Shed Rubber Roof Kit (£117.40)
• 8 x 14 Shed Rubber Roof Kit (£142.53)