EPDM Rubber Roofing in Hudson, WI
EPDM rubber roofing is a single sheet of synthetic rubber laid over a flat or low-slope roof, and Hudson Roofing Pros installs it on porches, garages, additions and dormers across Hudson. A new rubber roof typically lasts 15 to 25 years when it is installed and kept up well.
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When Is EPDM Rubber Roofing Right for a Hudson Home?
EPDM rubber roofing is right for a Hudson home when the roof is too flat for shingles, the old flat roof has worn out, and you want a membrane with a typical life of 15 to 25 years. Low-slope roofs over porches, attached garages, rear additions and dormers are where we most often put it.
Snow is what tests a flat roof in Hudson. Western Wisconsin gets roughly 45 to 50 inches of snow a year, and a flat roof can hold that snow and its meltwater for weeks, so the membrane and every seam and flashing on it need to be sound going into winter.
EPDM is one of several membranes we install as part of flat roof replacement. If your roof is basically sound and only leaking in one spot, a repair may be all it needs.
How long it lasts
Typically 15 to 25 years
Weather, the quality of the material and how well the roof is kept up decide where in that range a rubber roof lands.
EPDM or TPO and PVC for Your Hudson Roof?
EPDM, TPO and PVC are all single-ply membranes for a Hudson flat roof, and the choice between them comes down to the roof, its use and the price. EPDM is a synthetic rubber sheet, while TPO roofing and PVC roofing are the other two single-ply systems we install.
TPO and PVC
- Single-ply membranes
- TPO typically lasts 7 to 20 years
- TPO runs $4 to $14 per sq ft nationally
- PVC runs $5 to $16 per sq ft nationally
EPDM rubber
- A synthetic rubber sheet
- Typically lasts 15 to 25 years
- Runs $4.25 to $15 per sq ft nationally
- Patched with matching rubber when it is damaged
Not sure which membrane suits your flat roof?
Tell us what the roof covers and what is on it now, and we will go through the options with you.
How We Install an EPDM Rubber Roof in Hudson
We install an EPDM rubber roof in Hudson by tearing off what has to come off, repairing the deck, laying the rubber membrane and flashing every edge and opening to the manufacturer's instructions. Garrett Olson oversees every project, and the same crew does the work from start to cleanup.
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Inspect the Roof
We check the old roof, the deck and the flashing, and look for wet insulation under the surface.
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Tear Off and Repair the Deck
Old roofing comes off where it has to, and soft or rotted decking is replaced.
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Lay the Membrane
The rubber membrane is laid and secured over the prepared deck to the manufacturer's instructions.
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Flash Edges and Openings
We flash walls, edges, vents and drains so water cannot get behind the membrane.
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Clean Up
We clear the debris and sweep for nails before we leave.
What Does EPDM Rubber Roofing Cost in Hudson?
EPDM rubber roofing costs $4.25 to $15 per square foot installed, or $9,000 to $18,000 for a whole roof, as a national range, not a quote. No published figure exists for Hudson itself. Wisconsin figures are published only for large low-slope roofs, where EPDM runs higher with new insulation under it and lower as a recover over the existing roof.
The price for your roof depends on its size, how much of the old roof comes off, the state of the deck and how many vents, walls and edges need flashing.
EPDM rubber roofing
National and Wisconsin ranges, not quotes. We price your roof in writing after seeing it.
Want a written price for a new rubber roof?
We measure the roof, check the deck and put the price on paper.
What Wisconsin Rules Apply to an EPDM Roof in Hudson?
Wisconsin's rules for an EPDM roof on a Hudson home require it to be installed to the manufacturer's instructions or a recognized national standard, and limit how many layers the roof may carry. A new roof may not go over a roof that already has two or more layers, or over one that is water-soaked or too deteriorated to be a sound base.
In the City of Hudson, new or replacement roofing needs no building permit when there are no structural changes or repairs, while structural work does. For other towns and villages we confirm the permit rules with your local building inspector before work starts.
Who Can Install an EPDM Roof on a Hudson Home?
A contractor holding Wisconsin's Dwelling Contractor certification, with a certified Dwelling Contractor Qualifier, can install an EPDM Roof on a Hudson Home, because that is the credential the state requires of anyone who pulls a building permit for work on a one- or two-family home, and Wisconsin has no roofing-specific license. Hudson Roofing Pros does this work, and when you book with us or anyone else, ask for proof of the credential and of insurance.
You can check a contractor's credential on the state's credential lookup.
EPDM Rubber Roofing FAQs
How Long Does an EPDM Rubber Roof Last?
An EPDM rubber roof typically lasts 15 to 25 years. Weather, material quality and upkeep decide where a roof falls in that range.
Can an Old Rubber Roof Be Coated Instead of Replaced?
An old rubber roof can be coated if the membrane is still sound and the insulation under it is dry. Roof coatings seal the surface but do not fix a roof that is soaked or worn through.
How Much Does EPDM Roofing Cost?
EPDM roofing costs $4.25 to $15 per square foot installed, or $9,000 to $18,000 for a whole roof, as a national range, not a quote. Tear-off and deck repairs add to that.
Can a Rubber Roof Be Repaired?
Yes, a rubber roof can be repaired by cutting out the damaged area and patching it with matching EPDM. A roof with damage across much of it is usually better replaced.
Do I Need a Permit for a New Rubber Roof in Hudson?
No permit is needed for a new rubber roof on a City of Hudson home when there are no structural changes or repairs. Elsewhere we confirm the rules with the local building inspector.
Get an EPDM rubber roofing estimate
Send the form or call us with your address and what the flat roof covers, and we will arrange a time to inspect it and price a new rubber roof in writing.
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