TL;DR
EPDM membrane is a synthetic rubber roofing sheet — ethylene propylene diene monomer — supplied in large black or white rolls 45, 60, or 90 mils thick for flat and low-slope roofs, with seams joined by tape or adhesive and edges terminated under metal. It tolerates UV and temperature swings for 20 to 30 years and is the budget standard for porch roofs, additions, and commercial decks.
What it means
EPDM membrane is a synthetic rubber roofing sheet — ethylene propylene diene monomer — supplied in large black or white rolls 45, 60, or 90 mils thick for flat and low-slope roofs, with seams joined by tape or adhesive and edges terminated under metal. It tolerates UV and temperature swings for 20 to 30 years and is the budget standard for porch roofs, additions, and commercial decks. Solar installers and gutter crews must use compatible flashings and pads, since asphalt products and some sealants attack the rubber.
Where it sits in the glossary
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