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2. EPDM rubber - Wikipedia

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   EPDM has good low-temperature properties, with elastic properties to temperatures as low as −40 °C depending on the grade and the formulation. A roll of EPDM flashing with fleece on the back, used for waterproofing roofs. EPDM is stable towards fireproof hydraulic fluids, ketones, hot and cold water, and alkalis.

3. Membrane roofing - Wikipedia

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   Membrane roofing is a type of roofing system for buildings, RV's, Ponds and in some cases tanks. It is used to create a watertight covering to protect the interior of a building. Membrane roofs are most commonly made from synthetic rubber, thermoplastic (PVC or similar material), or modified bitumen. Membrane roofs are most commonly used in ...

4. Waterproofing - Wikipedia

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   The roof covering materials, siding, foundations, and all of the various penetrations through these surfaces must be water-resistant and sometimes waterproof. Roofing materials are generally designed to be water-resistant and shed water from a sloping roof, but in some conditions, such as ice damming and on flat roofs, the roofing must be ...

5. Flat roof - Wikipedia

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   A small Butynol roof installation on a residential flat roof in New Zealand. Butynol roofing is a type of roofing material made from synthetic rubber, specifically butyl rubber. It is widely used in New Zealand and other parts of the world for flat and low-slope roofs due to its exceptional durability, flexibility, and waterproofing capabilities.

6. Roofer - Wikipedia

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   A roofer, roof mechanic, or roofing contractor is a tradesman who specializes in roof construction. Roofers replace, repair, and install the roofs of buildings, using a variety of materials, including shingles, single-ply, bitumen, and metal. Roofing work includes the hoisting, storage, application, and removal of roofing materials and ...

7. Reflective surfaces (climate engineering) - Wikipedia

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   As part of the new efforts, DOE will install a cool roof, whenever cost-effective over the lifetime of the roof, during construction of a new roof or the replacement of an old one at a DOE facility. In October 2013, the United States Department of Energy ranked Cool Roofs as a 53 out of 100 (0 to 100 weighted average) for a cost-effective ...