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.

Fitting a rubber roof.

A few extra pennies on some click together trims a little bit of planning will result in a roof that will last you up to 50 years. Cut 9 elastoform to size allowing upstand height plus an extra 75mm on the length by 150mm on the width. A rubber roof will prevent this leak by making the water goes down the roof. Secure the rubber membrane to the roof using gaffa tape if the membrane tries to move out of position.

1 relaxation time for the rubber membrane. A rubber roof installation is quite easy even though it takes several times. The roof surface must be dry. With over 55 years combined experience fitting and installing rubber roofs we like to consider ourselves specialists within the rubber roofing industry being a family run business we know the importance of leaving our customers happy and have done so on over 200 different occasions each year.

Apply the adhesive in small stages working from the ridge to the bottom edges. When done correctly a roof membrane can be expected to last in excess of 50 years that s why it s the number one choice for homeowners. We have broken down the installation of the flexi proof rubber roofing membrane into 5 easy steps. Tightly roll or fold back one half of the rubber membrane to expose the roof deck.

I ll take you through the steps from start to finish as always. Here are the steps to install a rubber roof. Be sure the roof surface is clean free of dust dirt rust oil grease and loose material. How to fit a rubber roof the devil is in the detail this separates a nice roof from a horrible one.

Trapped moisture may vaporize and negatively affect the performance of this product. 75mm on to rubber 75mm on to brick render. Installing an epdm flat roof rubber membrane is far easier than a traditional roof. Using an old paint roller apply the water based deck adhesive to the roof deck.

This product will not adhere to wet surfaces.