New EPDM installation
Fully adhered or mechanically attached, over polyiso insulation.
See how we put down a new rubber membrane, step by step.
EPDM rubber roofing · Queens
EPDM Flat Rubber Roof Installation and Repair in Queens
EPDM flat rubber roof installation, replacement and repair is the work Flat Roofers NY does on flat and low-slope roofs across Queens. We lay new membrane, tear worn rubber off to the deck, and fix seams, punctures and flashing.
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The EPDM job you need
Which rubber roof job is yours?
We run rubber on row houses, attached brick homes, two-family and multi-family buildings, mixed-use buildings, garages, rear extensions and small commercial roofs.
Rubber roof replacement
Old roof comes off down to the deck. We check the boards before anything new goes on.
Read about tearing off worn rubber and starting over.
EPDM repair
Seam repair, patching and re-flashing at the parapet.
Small damage, small fix.
How we build your rubber roof
Seven choices behind every membrane we lay
Each one changes how your roof handles sun, ice and time.
| Choice | UV and freeze-thaw | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|
| Thickness60 mil vs 45 mil60 mil · our usual pick | 60 mil takes more sun and cold cycling | 60 mil outlasts 45 mil |
| ColourBlack vs white EPDM | Black sheds snow sooner. White reflects summer heat | Both last. White cools the top floor |
| AttachmentFully adhered vs mechanically attached | Adhered won't flutter in wind | Adhered usually runs longer |
| InsulationPolyiso | Warmer deck, less condensation | Firm base resists punctures |
| SeamsSeam tape | Stays bonded through freeze-thaw | Taped laps outlast glued ones |
| FlashingParapets and edges | Turned up and terminated under a bar | Fewer leaks at the wall |
| DrainageSlope to the drains | No standing water to freeze | Ponding shortens membrane life |
| WarrantyManufacturer membrane warranty | Carlisle or Firestone RubberGard, registered | Term depends on mil and attachment |
Rubber roof problems we fix
Why older rubber roofs start leaking
Old EPDM rarely fails all at once. It shrinks, seams dry out, and water finds the weak point. Sound rubber with local damage gets repaired. Brittle membrane with failing seams everywhere gets replaced. An inspection tells us which one you've got.
- ShrinkageRubber pulls back from the edges. We re-secure it and strip in new flashing.
- Seam separationOld adhesive lets go. Cleaned, primed, re-seamed with tape.
- PuncturesFrom foot traffic or dropped tools. Primed and patched.
- BlisteringTrapped air or moisture lifts the sheet. We cut, dry and patch it.
- Ponding waterFrom low spots or clogged drains. We fix the standing water sitting on your membrane.
- Parapet leaksWhere flashing has pulled loose. We re-flash and terminate it properly.
EPDM rubber roof FAQ
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Before you sign for rubber
One dry, sound layer can sometimes stay under new insulation. Wet or doubled-up roofing comes off, and we cut a core to check.
60 mil either way. White keeps the top floor cooler in July. Black works fine over a well-insulated deck.
60 mil, fully adhered, with taped seams and real drainage gets the longest life. Ponding and loose flashing cut it short.
Yes. We patch, re-seam and re-flash other crews' EPDM, and check it on maintenance visits.
Free estimate for your EPDM roof
Shall we come up and take a look?
We inspect your EPDM flat rubber roof before we quote any install, replacement or repair. Wondering what an EPDM roof costs before you book?
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