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Ask your QuestionIs there an ideal time of year to install rubber roofing and if so, how come?
Asked by Charles on 20th Jul 2022"Hi Charles, you should look to install your rubber roof on a dry day that isn’t too cold for best results. For an EPDM rubber roof to be installed correctly, water-based deck adhesive and contact bonding adhesive need to be applied."
Answered on 10th Aug 2022 - Member since Jul 2022 - report"Hi Charles the warmer weather is better has the glue which is used to bond it to the boards doesn't go off in the colder weather"
Answered on 20th Jul 2022 - Member since Jul 2022 - report"All year round is OK no problem summer or winter laying EPDM rubber roofs"
Answered on 9th Aug 2022 - Member since Aug 2022 - report"Any time just not the winter the summer time is the best"
Answered on 20th Jul 2022 - Member since Jul 2019 - report"Summer or spring is the best time but it is still possible to do a rubber roof in the winter"
Answered on 27th Jul 2022 - Member since Apr 2022 - report"Dry conditions only. Cannot be completed in the rain or fog.warm weather is best for adhesive to activate."
Answered on 4th Aug 2022 - Member since Aug 2022 - report"No ideal time but grp rubber will shrink over time the good old felt is the best"
Answered on 30th Jul 2022 - Member since Jul 2022 - report"Ideally in the summer as the adhesive won't bond when wet"
Answered on 4th Aug 2022 - Member since Jul 2022 - report