EPDM rubber sheeting vs Liquid EPDM – What will be the best choice.

Liquid rubber VS EPDM Sheet:

EPDM rubber sheet is characterized by a wide range of applications. EPDM rubber is used in seals, o-rings, glass run channels, radiators, and garden and appliance hose. It’s one use is in the tubing, pond liners, washers, belts, electrical insulation, and solar panel. It is also used in heat collectors and speaker cone surrounds. It is an elastomeric characterized by a wide range of applications. EPDM sheet in 1.5mm, 2mm and 3mm thick sheets in a commercial grade, or in 1.5mm and 3mm thick in the WRAS approved option. There are WRAS approved materials available for use in specific applications but, in more general terms; Liquid EPDM is a good all-around commercial material.

Very good with ozone, UV and oxidation Manufacturers are under no obligation to have their products WRAS approved and homeowners are under no obligation to have WRAS approved products in their homes. Again, the water board will refuse to connect to the mains water supply unless you can prove that you've used WRAS approved products.

Advantages Liquid EPDM:

• Before the use of liquid EPDM, Neoprene rubber was the universal choice for concrete roof protection but EPDM liquid proved its self better from all aspects.

• Only liquid EPDM liquid rubber has an outstanding history of success in the roofing industry without failing a single time. Ideal to recoat existing roofs and add a significant number of years to the life of a roof.

• It has a long history of performance in molded products and also in tires.

• Liquid EPDM Rubber is catalyst based it can boost the broad temperature tolerance

• EPDM rubber as a very cleaner, cooler and overall easier product to work with VS the traditional built-up or hot mop roof system.

EPDM liquid use is as same like Sheets but it is better. Both in fresh and saltwater environments it works excellently Liquid EPDM Rubber was based on a key factor which resulted in a higher solids percentage. Nothing in the industry is to compete or beat it due to its good results.

Disadvantages of EPDM sheet:

• Unsatisfactory compatibility with most oils, gasoline, kerosene, aromatic and aliphatic hydrocarbons, halogenated solvents, and concentrated acids

• Full range of EPDM grades, thicknesses and harnesses

• The biggest drawback to this type of roofing is its appearance

• It does not look good. It decreases the value of the surface

• EPDM most resembles a stretched out inner tube when it is unrolled on the roof

• For a garage or shed, where it has not been exposed, this may not be a major drawback. But it can detract from curb appeal when used on the main buildings of a home.

• It comes mainly in a black roll and easily absorbs heat and can lead to superheating of the structure below. EPDM roofing can also puncture fairly easily, so falling branches or a workman wearing the wrong type of boots could easily tear a hole in the roof.