Most people refer to a flat roof as a rubber roof.
Rubber roofing problems drip rubber.
The main reason for such popularity of rubber roofs is the lower initial price tag.
The system is not attached mechanically.
If the rubber is bonded prior to the adhesive drying then bubbles will appear under the membrane caused by the trapped vapour from the adhesive.
However rubber roofs have many inherent.
Rubber will inevitably shrink leaks another inherent design problem is that after a few years this roof membrane simply begins to shrink slowly pulling away from parapet walls flashings corners drains and other areas.
At that point leaks start penetrating these weak points.
While the rubber roofs are known to be durable they also need maintained.
Three most common problems with rubber roofs is improper installation shrinkage and the seams.
Shrinkage is a particularly serious problem on a larger size roof.
Using the wrong roofer to install a rubber roof can lead to problems down the line due to incorrect installation and can even negate a warranty on the rubber itself.
Vapour from contact bonding adhesive.
Contact bonding adhesive is used for bonding the rubber membrane on upstands and around the perimeter of the roof deck.
One of the biggest reasons a rubber roof can fail is from improper installation.
Epdm roofs are fully adhered or as many call it glued down.