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Green product for attaching EPDM roofing membrane?

lucyna99 | Posted in Green Building Techniques on

We have a flat roof on the porch and had specified EPDM membrane for it. What products could be used to attach it? One product that is used for this, BA-100 Neoprene Bonding Adhesive by Continental rubber Company (made of Toluene, Hexane and Acetone) is labeled hazardous, extremely flammable and dangerous to breath in. What products would this community recommend?

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  1. user-2310254 | | #1

    Firestone apparently makes several LVOC adhesives for EPDM roofing systems. Have you talked to any installers to see what they recommend (and will warranty)?

    Here is the Firestone link: http://firestonebpco.com/roofing/epdm-roofing-systems/rubbergard-epdm-adhesives/

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    Michael Maines | | #2

    If your slope is low enough, the EPDM does not need to be "fully adhered," it can be a ballasted system instead, with tumbled stone holding the membrane in place.

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