RubberBond FleeceBack EPDM VS Standard EPDM

Standard EPDM is a non reinforced EPDM membrane, this is generally 1.14mm thick for the domestic market

	RubberBond FleeceBack EPDM		Standard EPDM
Is the product available only to trained installers?	Yes Installers have to undergo a two stage training course and regular site inspections to meet & maintain approved status.		No This can be purchased by anyone on sites such as eBay or in builders merchants, allowing for poorly installed jobs, leading to leaking a flat roof.
Is the material effected by UV	No		No
Cost	The material costs of RubberBond FleeceBack EPDM are higher than that of EPDM due to the increased manufacturing cost of creating a superior material. Generally this isn’t reflected in the cost to the roof owner.
Are they reinforced	Yes. With a strong polyester fleece laminated to the underside of the membrane.		No
Which is stronger	FleeceBack is proven to have 180% greater tear resistance than 1.52mm roofing membrane. Standard EPDM is 1.14mm thick.
Can it be punctured?	FleeceBack provides 40% greater puncture resistance than 1.52mm membrane. Standard EPDM is 1.14mm thick.
Maintenance	No. The roofing membrane is also moss and fungus resistant.		No.
Shrinkage	None.	No, providing the roof is installed with base ties at angle changes to stop tenting of the membrane (Base tie ins are mechanically fixing the membrane to the deck to secure it).

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"Supreme O Roofing has just finished installing an EPDM flat roof on top of our garage and it was completed quickly and professionally. Good Work!"
Supremo Roofing

"Whether it’s simply a flat roof repair you need or an entire new extension, RubberBond is the answer to a completely leak proof, long lasting roof."
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