Rubber roofing is often far quicker to install than asphalt or slate roofing materials. The most efficient way to install EPDM roofing is in a seamless roll. With no seams, it is less likely to crack as there is nowhere for water to seep into.
Obviously, if you are installing rubber roofing shingles, these will need to be secured much like traditional shingles. However, if you are laying an EPDM roofing roll, you will need to trim it to the shape of your roof, making sure you allow for chimneys, rooflights etc…
Before laying the rubber roofing, you must clear the space beneath of dirt and debris and apply the correct adhesive before laying.
Of course, there is another option and that’s a liquid rubber roof. Liquid EPDM roofing can be applied by hand or sprayed on. The usual way to apply liquid rubber roofing though is to pour the liquid in a line over the area, and then spread it evenly with a specialist roller.