Out of all the commercial roofing on the market, EPDM stays one of the most affordable. Averaging less than a dollar per square foot, you’ll also save on repairs and maintenance because of its durability, easy installation, and maximum 50-year lifespan.

It’s important to note that the average life of EPDM is closer to 30 years, but that’s still a long time and you’ll still pay less for replacing the cheap material than you would for materials with a slightly-longer span.

Due to the lightweight material and adhesive seams, EPDM is one of the easiest materials to install in the roofing world. Contractors love working with it because it takes less time and work, which means your wallet will reflect that.

The average cost of a roof protected with EPDM rubber is about $500. There are always possible variables, but that’s a fraction of what most materials would cost even before special tools needed for those.

Between the climate-resistances and option for a thicker layer of EPDM, the fact that it’s so affordable can be hard to believe. However, the competitive drive and history of Ethylene Propylene Diene Monomer has demanded improvements in quality and marketing.

If all of the reasons above aren’t enough to convince you that EPDM is the right choice for your commercial roof, consider the fact that EPDM’s adhesive technology is based on a Nobel Prize involving polymerisation. 

Combine that with the protective capabilities for your roof as well as the interior of your structure and you might start to see why EPDM stormed onto the commercial roofing scene in the early 1960’s and stuck around for over half a century, staying at the top the whole time.