From installation to maintenance, costs to benefits, we provide the answers to a number of FAQs regarding Firestone Rubber Roofing.
What is Firestone Rubber Roofing?
Firestone Rubber Roofing (or RubberCover EPDM, to give it its proper name) is a single-ply ethylene propylene diene monomer (EPDM) synthetic rubber membrane. The material is 100% cured and used for waterproofing and finishing residential flat roofs.
What are the benefits of Firestone Rubber Roofing?
Firestone Rubber Roofing is a hard-wearing and durable rubber membrane suitable for a range of flat roofing applications. It requires no maintenance and has an average life expectancy of 50 years from installation. Easy to install on any slope, it protects a property from the elements, including high winds, heavy rain and snowfall. It is lightweight and offers superior flexibility compared to other EPDM products, ensuring a smooth, even finish to your roof surface.
Why use Firestone Rubber Roofing?
Unlike some flat-roofing solutions, Firestone Rubber Roofing is made to measure and can be installed in a single piece up to 150m². As a result, it has no seams or joints to contend with, which means no possibility of leaks. It’s a lightweight, zero-maintenance roofing solution designed to last and comes with a 20 year guarantee as standard with a life expectancy of 50 years.
How easy is it to install?
Firestone Rubber Roofing is well-known for being easy to install on any flat roof. It is applied cold, requiring no dangerous flames or chemicals in the installation process, just a simple, water-based adhesive to hold the EPDM membrane in place. The pre-fitting process is as simple as stripping back the existing roof cover to the bare beams, insulating the roof cavity, and re-boarding the area with an 18mm Oriented Strand Board (OSB). This process is sufficient to hold the weight of the membrane while also allowing for routine checks. The adhesive is applied to both the new boards and the RubberCover EPDM, ensuring a tight, permanent bond. The membrane is then fitted and smoothed out before sealing the roof perimeter with attractive edge trims.
What maintenance is required?
It requires no maintenance whatsoever under normal conditions. That said, we do recommend you inspect the roof annually to ensure there are no signs of damage.
How much does it cost to install Firestone Rubber Roofing?
Like any roofing solution, the cost of Firestone Rubber Roofing depends on the size of the roof you are looking to protect, as well as the additional extras you require, plus labour costs if you’re having it fitted by a professional. As a general rule of thumb, it costs around £11.00 per square metre. Added to this will be the cost of edge trims, adhesive, gutters and so on, alongside lead flashing for any contact points, including skylights, chimneys and adjoining walls. A professional installer will be able to provide you with an all-inclusive quote following a brief inspection of your existing roof.
How long does Firestone Rubber Roofing last?
Firestone Rubber Roofing is notable for its hard-wearing qualities and its longevity – requiring no specific maintenance routine, it is expected to last 50 years. Indeed, it comes with an insurance-backed 20 year guarantee, allowing you to purchase with confidence.
Firestone Rubber Roofing FAQs: final thoughts
If you want a long-lasting and reliable flat-roofing solution fitted by experts, get in touch with Rooftop System Ltd today. We install Firestone Rubber Roofing to homes across Stoke-on-Trent and the surrounding area and can do the same for you. Call us on 01782 938282 for a free, no-obligation quote.