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How to protect and use my new EPDM roof? Bob F 08-11-2006
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Posted by Bob F on August 11, 2006, 5:15 pm
I have a porch floor /roof that has just been professionally covered
with EPDM. I am looking for the best way to protect it from wear, etc.,
without damaging it in the process. Would it be practical to install
linoleum or other "sheet goods" on part of it? Does anyone know about
industrial mats that are sometimes used for walkways on EPDM?
We have talked about a "floating deck, but the roofer advises it would
gather dirt and trash underneath and would need to be removable for
cleaning and repairs.

This area is itself covered and protected by a roof overhead.

Suggestions? Experiences? Horror stories?


Posted by on August 11, 2006, 5:41 pm
If we knew what EPDM is, that would help.....
Linoleum on a roof?????
I think you should quit drinking so heavily !!!!

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>I have a porch floor /roof that has just been professionally covered
>with EPDM. I am looking for the best way to protect it from wear, etc.,
> without damaging it in the process. Would it be practical to install
>linoleum or other "sheet goods" on part of it? Does anyone know about
>industrial mats that are sometimes used for walkways on EPDM?
>We have talked about a "floating deck, but the roofer advises it would
>gather dirt and trash underneath and would need to be removable for
>cleaning and repairs.
>
>This area is itself covered and protected by a roof overhead.
>
>Suggestions? Experiences? Horror stories?


Posted by tbasc@bellsouth.net on August 11, 2006, 6:23 pm

maradcliff@UNLISTED.com wrote:
> If we knew what EPDM is, that would help.....
> Linoleum on a roof?????
> I think you should quit drinking so heavily !!!!
>
> ---------
>
>
> >I have a porch floor /roof that has just been professionally covered
> >with EPDM. I am looking for the best way to protect it from wear, etc.,
> > without damaging it in the process. Would it be practical to install
> >linoleum or other "sheet goods" on part of it? Does anyone know about
> >industrial mats that are sometimes used for walkways on EPDM?
> >We have talked about a "floating deck, but the roofer advises it would
> >gather dirt and trash underneath and would need to be removable for
> >cleaning and repairs.
> >
> >This area is itself covered and protected by a roof overhead.


EPDM (ethylene propylene diene terpolymer) single-ply rubber roofing
membrane has been an appealing choice of the low-slope commercial
roofing industry for over 40 years.
> >
> >Suggestions? Experiences? Horror stories?

TB


Posted by Alan on August 11, 2006, 7:36 pm
I'm working on a similar problem right now. Try checking out
www.lockdry.com for an aluminum decking that is a decking material that
claims to serve as a roof with a lifetime warranty. Let me know what
you decide to do. Linoleum doesn't sound like a good solution.


Bob F wrote:
> I have a porch floor /roof that has just been professionally covered
> with EPDM. I am looking for the best way to protect it from wear, etc.,
> without damaging it in the process. Would it be practical to install
> linoleum or other "sheet goods" on part of it? Does anyone know about
> industrial mats that are sometimes used for walkways on EPDM?
> We have talked about a "floating deck, but the roofer advises it would
> gather dirt and trash underneath and would need to be removable for
> cleaning and repairs.
>
> This area is itself covered and protected by a roof overhead.
>
> Suggestions? Experiences? Horror stories?


Posted by marson on August 11, 2006, 8:35 pm

Alan wrote:
> I'm working on a similar problem right now. Try checking out
> www.lockdry.com for an aluminum decking that is a decking material that
> claims to serve as a roof with a lifetime warranty. Let me know what
> you decide to do. Linoleum doesn't sound like a good solution.
>
>
> Bob F wrote:
> > I have a porch floor /roof that has just been professionally covered
> > with EPDM. I am looking for the best way to protect it from wear, etc.,
> > without damaging it in the process. Would it be practical to install
> > linoleum or other "sheet goods" on part of it? Does anyone know about
> > industrial mats that are sometimes used for walkways on EPDM?
> > We have talked about a "floating deck, but the roofer advises it would
> > gather dirt and trash underneath and would need to be removable for
> > cleaning and repairs.
> >
> > This area is itself covered and protected by a roof overhead.
> >
> > Suggestions? Experiences? Horror stories?

besides setting down sleepers and putting decking over it, the other
option I have heard of is to glue down outdoor carpeting on it. epdm
is quite durable.


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