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RubberGard™ EPDM SA Fully Adhered Warm Roof System - Self-adhesive EPDM Single Ply Roofing

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Elevate EMEA Third party certifications:
  • EPD

    EPD

    Certificate type

Self-adhesive EPDM single ply roofing system.

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Application

Warm roof system for flat roofs featuring a self-adhesive RubberGard™ EPDM single ply roof membrane.

Description

RubberGard™ EPDM SA represents the next generation of self-adhered roofing membranes. It features a factory-applied Secure Bond adhesive across the underside of the membrane, which eliminates the need for bonding adhesives or waiting time. Consequently, RubberGard™ EPDM SA can be installed much faster than standard EPDM roofing membranes, so more roof area can be covered in a day and more roofs can be completed in the season.


RubberGard™ EPDM SA is based on Elevate’s highly durable RubberGard™ EPDM roofing membrane, together with its unique Secure Bond technology, which ensures the uniform and strong adhesion of the membrane to the substrate. This makes RubberGard™ EPDM SA even easier to install, reliable and pleasant to work with.


Features and benefits:

  • Superior durability.
  • Superior cold weather performance.
  • Faster and easier installation.
  • Solvent-free and odourless.
  • Outstanding adhesive strength.
  • Low lifecycle cost.

General information

Color

Black

Finish

Smooth

Material

EPDM

Shape

Rectangle

Length

30000 mm

Width

3000 mm

Height

1.5 mm

Warranty description

20 year

Uniclass

Ss_30_40_30_80 Single layer sheet warm roof covering systemsPrimary

CAWS

J42/10 Warm deck roof covering

J42/110 Warm deck roof covering

Specification data - Single layer sheet warm roof covering systems

Preparation

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Horizontal work

The substrate will be securely fixed, clean, dry, smooth and free of contaminants such as greases, animal fats, coal tar and oil-based products. All sharp edges, nibs and rough surfaces which could damage the membrane will be removed or otherwise isolated.
Should the V-Gard MAX air and vapour control layer be used, the substrate will be prepared with Elevate SA-19 Primer.

Skirtings and vertical work

SA-19 Primer.

Guidance for specification option:

Elevate SA-19 Primer is used to prime and prepare exterior concrete, wood, and metal surfaces to enhance the adhesion of Elevate V-Gard vapour control.

It is also used to prime seams of the V-Gard vapour control layer when required.

Can also be used for vertical application of the RubberGard EPDM SA membrane.

QuickPrime Plus.

Guidance for specification option:

Alternative primer for vertical application of the RubberGard EPDM SA membrane.

Air and vapour control layer

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Type

Elevate V-Gard MAX Self-Adhesive Air & Vapour Control layer.

Guidance for specification option:

Use where insulation layer is to be adhered to the AVCL.

Self-adhesive to approved substrates (wood, steel).

Elevate V-Gard ALU1500 Self-Adhesive Air & Vapour Control layer.

Guidance for specification option:

Use where insulation layer is to be mechanically attached through the AVCL.

Self-adhesive to approved substrates (wood, steel).

Elevate V-Gard PE 200 Air & Vapour Control layer.

Guidance for specification option:

Use where insulation layer is to be mechanically attached through the AVCL (Low Humidity Class Buildings Only).

Loose laid over the approved substrate, joints are taped using V-Gard PE Seam Tape.

Elevate V-Gard PE 200 E Air & Vapour Control layer.

Guidance for specification option:

Use where insulation layer is to be mechanically attached through the AVCL (Low Humidity Class Buildings Only).

Loose laid over the approved substrate, joints are taped using V-Gard PE Seam Tape.

Elevate V-Gard PE 400 Air & Vapour Control layer.

Guidance for specification option:

Use where insulation layer is to be mechanically attached through the AVCL (Low Humidity Class Buildings Only).

Loose laid over the approved substrate, joints are taped using V-Gard PE Seam Tape.

Attachment

As Type.

Guidance for specification option:

See Type guidance above for details.

Insulation

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Type

RESISTA™ AK+/MG insulation boards.

Guidance for specification option:

Consult manufacturer for details.

ISOGARD™ AK/MG insulation boards.

Guidance for specification option:

Consult manufacturer for details.

ISOGARD HD cover board.

Guidance for specification option:

An optional, lightweight, high-density polyiso (PIR) foam cover board of 12.7 mm thickness, with coated fiberglass facers to both sides, which is used to protect the insulation layer beneath and may also be used as a recovery board. It provides an optimum surface for fully adhered Elevate roofing membranes.

Consult manufacturer for further details.

DensDeck Prime cover board.

Guidance for specification option:

Patented design that consists of a water- and moisture-resistant treated gypsum core laminated on both sides to a mat glass facer.

Features a pre-primed surface for a better bond in case of a fully adhered roof cover.

Consult manufacturer for further details.

Other.

Guidance for specification option:

Insert details of suitable PIR MG insulation boards (consult manufacturer to confirm suitability.

Attachment

I.S.O. Twin Pack Insulation Adhesive.

Guidance for specification option:

Elevate I.S.O. Twin Pack Insulation Adhesive is a two-component low-rise polyurethane adhesive designed for anchoring acceptable roof insulation and cover boards to an acceptable substrate, as well as for adhering multiple layers of insulation.

It is a solvent-free insulation adhesive that contains no harmful HCFCs or CFCs.

Mechanical attachment using appropriate fasteners and load spreading plates as approved by manufacturer.

Guidance for specification option:

Consult manufacturer for details.

Waterproof covering

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Type

RubberGard™ EPDM SA.

Guidance for specification option:

1.5 mm thick; supplied as standard in rolls of 30 x 3 m.

Attachment

Self-adhesive.

Joints

Side laps 100 mm minimum overlap with 76 mm QuickSeam Splice Tape.
End laps and edges where an adhesive-free selvedge is not available will be sealed using 150 mm-wide QuickSeam Cover Strip.

Guidance for specification option:

Expansion joints:

  • Ensure enough excess of RubberGard EPDM SA membrane to accommodate building movements. A compressible tube supports the membrane.
  • The release liner of the RubberGard EPDM SA membrane in contact with the compressible tube should not be removed.


Roof edge and wall termination:

  • A roof edge or wall termination detail should be installed as specified by the designer and is applicable at all locations where the EPDM flashing ends, e.g. at all flat edges, wall or curb upstands. The standard roof edge details illustrated in the RubberGard EPDM Technical Guidelines are also applicable for the RubberGard EPDM SA system.
  • The RubberGard EPDM SA flashing should always be mechanically fixed where ended, when used to flash in roof edges or wall termination, as per standard RubberGard EPDM detail drawings.


Consult manufacturer's literature for full details.

Accessories

QuickSeam Splice Tape.

QuickSeam FormFlash.

QuickSeam Flashing.

QuickSeam SA Flashing.

QuickSeam Reinforced Perimeter Fastening Strip.

QuickSeam Universal Pipe Flashing.

QuickSeam Conduit Flashing.

QuickSeam Penetration Pocket.

QuickSeam Walkway Pad.

QuickPrime Plus.

Lap Sealant HS.

All Purpose (AP) Fasteners.

Heavy Duty (HD) Fasteners.

Splice Wash (SW-100).

Cleaner C-20.

Water-Block Seal (S-20).

Pourable Sealer S-10 (Parts A & B).

Coiled Metal Batten Strip.

Metal Batten Strip.

Termination Bar.

V-Plates.

Corners

QuickSeam FormFlash.

Guidance for specification option:

Used to form internal and external corners.

RubberGard EPDM membrane.

Guidance for specification option:

As an option on low upstands, internal corners may also be achieved by folding and adhering the RubberGard EPDM membrane to the upstand.

Pipes

Pipe penetrations: QuickSeam FormFlash.

Pipe penetrations: QuickSeam Universal Pipe Flashing and Conduit Flashing.

Manufacturer guidance

Pipe penetrations: All circular and odd-shaped roof penetrations passing through the membrane should be flashed using one 

of the following techniques, as described in the RubberGard EPDM Technical Guidelines:

  • QuickSeam Pipe Boot or Conduit Flashing.
  • Field-fabricated pipe flashing.
  • (QuickSeam) Penetration Pocket.

Outlets

Drains: Install Water Block Seal (S-20) between membrane and outlet bowl. Secure membrane mechanically to outlet using integral clamping ring.

Guidance for specification option:

Consult manufacturer for details.

Drains: Insert outlet bedded on Water Block Seal (S-20). Secure and flash with QuickSeam FormFlash or SA Flashing.

Manufacturer guidance

Drains and scuppers are to be waterproofed with the usual RubberGard EPDM accessories, as per the RubberGard EPDM Technical Guidelines.

Walls

Wall terminations: Termination bar, fastened with Water Block Seal (S-20) and Lap Sealant HS installed along top edge.

Wall terminations: Metal batten bar fastened with surface mounted or inserted metal counter flashing protection.

Wall terminations: Metal capping or concrete coping stones.

Wall termination: Preformed metal edge trim.

Manufacturer guidance

A roof edge or wall termination detail should be installed as specified by the designer and is applicable at all locations where the EPDM flashing ends, e.g. at all flat edges, wall or curb upstands. The standard roof edge details illustrated in the RubberGard EPDM Technical Guidelines are also applicable for the RubberGard EPDM SA system. The RubberGard EPDM SA flashing should always be mechanically fixed where ended, when used to flash in roof edges or wall termination, as per standard RubberGard EPDM detail drawings.

Sustainability data

Country of material origin

United States

Country of product manufacture

United States

Material

EPDM

Recyclability

An Environmental Product Declaration is available upon request

Third party certifications

Third party certifications

EPD

EPD

Non-Reinforced EPDM

Literature

RubberGard EPDM SA

RubberGard EPDM SA