Rubber Roofing

Rubber roofing membranes are made of a synthetic rubber material with additives to resist ultraviolet degradation; the same type of elastomeric materials used in production car tires because they offer good resistance against wear, tear and aging. Rubber roofs provide excellent protection from hail impacts that could damage asphalt shingle roofs or make other types brittle.

These advantages make them suitable for low-slope commercial buildings such as those found on retail malls where there is little risk from wind uplift (they can be installed over any new deck) and high impact weather conditions including hail storms and hurricanes. The membrane offers better watertightness than many other roof systems which makes it a preferred choice for area below ground level like garages, parking areas and entrances.

Other advantages of rubber roofing membranes are that they are easily installed by roofers and usually require little maintenance.

The disadvantages of rubber roofs include cost, which is higher than for other roofing materials; their susceptibility to stretching in hot weather with consequent cracking if the membrane is not maintained properly; and its inflexibility when it comes to overlaying a new system on an existing one. The material cannot be used where there is too much wind uplift or rain water runoff problems either.

Disadvantages of rubber roofing are the same as other roofs: they require periodic maintenance to remain in good shape. They also don’t provide any fire protection for buildings or vehicles because it is not designed for insulating purposes. However, this type of roof will maintain its aesthetic appeal over time with regular cleaning by means of pressure washers; which may be a desirable attribute if aesthetics areru important considerations during construction selection process.

The durability and ease of maintenance are the primary advantages to this roof type, with a complete warranty against deterioration for up to 40 years. The rubber roofs provide no fire protection because they do not provide any insulation properties; as such, there is an increased risk in buildings or vehicles from fires spreading if the roof catches on fire (especially when compared to other types of roofs).

This roof is more resistant than many others to high winds including hail storms and hurricanes due to its ability withstand impact without leaking significantly which can be desirable for some building owners who may have strict requirements related with wind uplift resistance during construction selection process. This material also provides better water tightness than most other roofing materials that reduces the likelihood of leaks over

Rubber roof membranes are usually installed on top of a roof deck or on the top side of insulation foam.

The membrane is usually made from synthetic rubber processed to be flexible enough to seal out water and prevent wind-driven rain from penetrating below it into the building interior, but strong enough not to stretch too far when exposed to hurricanes which means that their life span can vary significantly depending on environmental conditions (like high winds). This roofing type has excellent sound absorption properties; as such, this may not be desirable for those who enjoy living in silence. On top of these benefits, this roof also features natural fire resistance.