Top 3 Rubber Flat Roofs: TPO, EPDM Rubber, and Modified Bitumen. Which is the best?

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The 3 most common roof systems used in the US with their advantages and disadvantages are explained.
EPDM Rubber - TPO Vinyl - Modified Bitumen Torch Down Rubber Membranes
EPDM Rubber is a synthetic rubber that is 60 thousand of an inch thick or the equivalent of a quarter coin. Adhesives are used to bond seams together. These adhesives are what fail during extreme heat and compromise the rest of the roof. The EPDM Rubber Roof System has gone through 5 revisions since its introduction 50 years ago. The last revision on the adhesive was in 2016. It's only been 2 years that this adhesive has been tested in the field. It takes at least 20 years to know if this will work or not.

TPO Vinyl membranes came on the market between 15 - 20 years ago
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Well is amazing to me how you guys explain to us how all times of roofs performance thank you for very good information

MexicanJewelry
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Very good video. Thanks for making this.

nathanaelwhite
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how does modified bitumen handle big puddles? Are all MB two ply or do we need to ask for a specific MM?

IWBVS
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You didn't even screw down the base sheet? Or sandwich the edge-metal

joeshulman
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20 years fitting epdm and never had a leak the roofs your looking at are not installed correctly.

kawasaki
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Can a modified bitumen roof by used on an RV roof and if so where can I find examples of that? I don’t care if I weighs more cause my RV has an aluminum frame

outbackbuildingsplus
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Thanks, you just saved me a bunch of money.

Pappington
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It is a subjective presentation!
If installed correctly, an EPDM roof lasts a lifetime! Of course it must be maintained in time! Do not deny that 2 thick layers of bituminous membranes are very good on rigid structures! On elastic structures EPDM is the basis !!!!
I do not agree with mounting directly on the gravel layer for a circulating roof!

rozicapreda
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I like your video thank you for Sharing .

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thanks for the explanation. very helpful

RooferNews
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Anybody pushing torch down knows nothing about commercial roofing. Also., why the hell did you not vac or get rid of all the loose stone?! BAD roofing practices

mpwalshjr
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You really have no idea what you are talking about.

mattweatherly