re-roofing EPDM
I'm looking to replace my EPDM roof (with new EPDM material). I have often heard one of the steps is to replace the roof decking. Is this necessary if existing material can be removed and decking is...
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TucsonJim wrote:dougrainer wrote:
1. Even if you get the OLD EPDM pulled off, you will have old glue and splinters of decking making an uneven surface. That means when you roll out the NEW EPDM and glue it down, you will have all those imperfections showing thru and will look real bad.
2. Once you pull the old EPDM, the old glue remnants will not allow the new EPDM to adhere correctly.
3. Without new smooth decking, attempting to clean off or keep dirt and debris from sticking to the old deck/glue will be a losing attempt.
4. This is advice from a professional that has done hundreds of EPDM roofs. Not some Rv'er that thinks they know what and how to do:B Doug
Doug - Would it be about the same labor to thoroughly sand the existing decking? Or would it be easier to just replace it?
Yes, you could sand(VERY dirty and messy). What do you think that old adhesive will do to any sanding disc or paper? We do not do that. We replace or overlay the OLD decking. I would think it would be MORE labor to attempt to sand than just glue and screw new decking on. Doug
