EPDM Warranties Explained (And Why It’s So Popular)
The industry market for waterproofing membranes, like EPDM roofing, was worth $7.5 billion in 2018. The value of the industry is projected to increase to $14 billion by 2026. Considering the explosion in popularity for roofing membranes, especially EPDM roofing membranes, it’s not surprising. According to the EPDM Roofing Association, over one billion square feet of newly installed EPDM roofing is laid down every year. Over 35% of the entire American roofing industry is concentrated in the EPDM waterproof membrane roofing market. The EPDM roofing market is still growing in Europe but currently commands a 12% share of the roofing market. EPDM roofing is relatively inexpensive to install, environmentally friendly, and designed to last many decades. That is why EPDM warranties are just as popular as the material. Before we explain EPDM warranties, let’s talk briefly about EPDM in general. What is EPDM? EPDM is an acronym that stands for ethylene propylene diene monomer. It is a synthetic and highly durable synthetic form of rubber. If you have ever heard the term, “rubber roof,” it was probably a reference to the EPDM waterproof roofing membrane. EPDM is most commonly used on low-sloping flat roofs on residential and commercial buildings. Flat roofs are multi-tiered structures of complex design with a waterproof membrane at the top, the EPDM materials. EPDM roofing materials are resistant to extreme weather […]