EPDM

Basics

• A Thermoset Elastomer
• Used Mainly in Roofing/House Membranes, and Rubber Surfacing (no good term for this, but essentially the bound granule surface at playgrounds / "splash parks", can also use Granulated Tires / Thermoplastic Vulcanizates ( TPV ))

EPDM Installation Directly Over Insulation

• Yes, it can be done.
• Insulation is glued down to prevent thermal bridging, as opposed to mechanical fasteners
• EPDM is glued to insulation using contact adhesive (solvent), as opposed to latex water-basedglue

• Note that OSB is glued down. Is there mechanical fastening as well?

Internal Links

• Geomembrane

Installation Video

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kRcM-3kLeOI

External Links

• The Wikipedia Page on EPDM