What can I use as an EPDM primer?

What are the Adhesives and Primers used in EPDM Roofing?

  • Quickbond Water Based Bonding Adhesive – Rubber Flat Roof.
  • Quickbond 1500 Contact Adhesive – Rubber Flat Roof.
  • Rubberall Seam Tape Primer – Rubber Flat Roof.
  • SX Siroflex MS Polymer – Rubber Flat Roof.
  • Lap Caulk – Rubber Flat Roof.

Is EPDM primer necessary?

Primer Recommendation No primer required. Apply EPDM Rinsable primer only if you have poor adhesion. Bleed-Block Primer necessary only to prevent yellowing of coating due to bleed-through.

What is EPDM primer made of?

rubber polymer water based
Liquid Rubber EPDM Primer is a rubber polymer water based roofing primer, and like its name; its been specifically designed for EPDM surfaces.

Can you put EPDM over plywood?

You can install EPDM membrane over an existing roof only if a new layer of 5/8″ plywood, 5/8″ OSB board or polyisocyanurate board with a fiberglass backing is used as a barrier to protect the EPDM.

How do I bond EPDM to itself?

For gluing EPDM, the only product to use is DP5/3. This is a single component, solvent free adhesive, designed specifically for gluing EPDM to itself and a wide range of metals such as aluminium, stainless steel and anodized steel & plastics such as ABS & PVC.

Do I need primer for roof paint?

Why Prime? Priming bare uncoated roof tiles is essential, and is the best way to prepare your roof surface and help you achieve the perfect finish. Choosing the right primer ensures a sound finish and ease of application for the topcoat. It can also prevent flaking or early weathering.

Do I need primer for liquid rubber?

Step 3 – Installation. A benefit to our liquid rubber coating is the fact it requires no primer & is an easy one coat application. Chris chose to apply the coating used a standard roller; on a large or flat area simply pour a small amount of the liquid rubber and distribute evenly with the roller.

How do you glue EPDM rubber?

Which industrial adhesive can be used to bond EPDM rubber? Cyanoacrylate adhesive is practically the only choice if you are looking for a high strength bond. Permabond recommends its 105 grade cyanoacrylate for this troublesome substrate.

Can you stick EPDM to EPDM?

There are two ways to glue EPDM rubber. One is to apply an adhesive designed for EPDM and the other is to use an adhesive tape made for the material. The adhesive tape, however, requires that an adhesive primer be applied to the rubber. Fortunately, the primer is applied in the same manner as the regular adhesive.

Can EPDM be installed on OSB?

EPDM rubber roofing can be installed to a few different surfaces, but it works best when it adheres to timber deckings such as roofing grade plywood or OSB sterling board.

Why is EPDM good for commercial roofing?

Cyclical membrane fatigue resistance

  • Proven hail resistance
  • High resistance to ozone,weathering and abrasion
  • Flexibility in low temperatures
  • Superior resistance to extreme heat and fire
  • Thermal shock durability
  • Ultraviolet radiation resistance

    • Why do EPDM rubber roofs fail prematurely?

    The patches are a sign when to quit repairs on an EPDM Rubber Roof. The extreme heat during summer months can rise the temperature to over 160 degrees Fahrenheit causing the adhesives that bonds the rubber seams together to fail. Most EPDM Rubber Roofs fail prematurely due to the adhesives that breakdown.

    What is EPDM black rubber roofing?

    GenTite Black Rubber Roofing (EPDM – Ethylene Propylene Diene Monomer) is a high quality, commercial-grade rubber membrane that is resistant to weathering, tears, impacts, punctures and light foot traffic. Why EPDM? Dark in color and much like shingles, EPDM will retain heat.

    Is butyl rubber the same as EPDM?

    These are EPDM and Butyl rubber liners. An Ethylene Propylene Diene Monomer, or EPDM pond liner is another popular choice among pond builders. Although EPDM pond liners can’t be welded like butyl liners, the seams can be taped with heavy-duty butyl tape, making the seams fully waterproof.