EPDM, or ethylene polypropylene diene monomer, is one of the most versatile rubber roofing alternatives available on the market today. Rubber is regarded as one of the greatest materials used for flat roofs and is frequently used in industrial and commercial roofing because it can withstand harsh weather conditions. They have great resistance to wind, hail, UV radiation, thermal shock, and even extreme temperatures.

The average lifespan of EPDM roofing is also the longest in the commercial roofing industry at 25 to 30 years. In addition, it will only require minimal maintenance. It is also tear-resistant and has good insulation properties.

An EPDM roof can be erected in one of three ways: adhered, mechanically fastened, or ballasted. Every installation technique has advantages and purposes of its own. The fully adhered system entails that the roof will be cemented to the surface below. A mechanical fastener, on the other hand, refers to the screwing of the roof into the deck through the insulation. Lastly, the ballasted systems refer to the roof being loosely spread while the concrete or stone pavers hold them in place.