A properly constructed epdm roof should last 40 or more years.
Floating deck over rubber roof.
It s best to build the wooden deck in removable sections for cleaning and maintenance of the rubber roof and repair of the membrane if ever needed.
How vinyl waterproof decking benefits roof decks.
Rooftop decking attaches to treated wood sleepers separated from the roofing by strips of epdm.
Drip edge protects the corner.
You can do a floating deck and is really your only option.
You can use 2x material laid flat or 4x material also as sleepers.
These decks are often referred to as floating as they are not secured in place as a stand alone structure.
If you already have one of these types of roofs you could potentially cover the existing roof with pvc vinyl decking on top of a flat hard surface but you re much better off taking the roof down and starting over with a high quality vinyl decking material.
Onto the board below.
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They are merely placed on top of another structure.
On rubber built up and tar roofs this often results in leaks.
As a result many flat roofing decks have ponding situations where water pools for longer than 72 hours after a big rain storm.
Seal the drip edge.
First you must make sure the roof is strong enough to support 55 lbs per square foot.
Spread the adhesive on the rubber roofing and about 2 in.
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Next you will need to install a watertight epmd rubber membrane over the top of the roof deck for protection against water infiltration in place of roofing materials.
Aluminum drip edge over the corner of the roof.
Guide a knife along it to trim the excess rubber.
Use uncured epdm tape to cover the nails and seal the drip edge to the roof.