{"id":2139,"date":"2021-08-10T10:53:00","date_gmt":"2021-08-10T10:53:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.atozroofingdenver.com\/?p=2139"},"modified":"2021-08-16T22:58:22","modified_gmt":"2021-08-16T22:58:22","slug":"how-to-get-bubbles-out-of-a-rubber-roof","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.atozroofingdenver.com\/how-to-get-bubbles-out-of-a-rubber-roof\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Get Bubbles Out of a Rubber Roof"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

While blisters or bubbles on a rubber roof can be unattractive, they won\u2019t necessarily cause the membrane to fail. If you are still troubled by their appearance, however, there are some things you can do. First, it helps to understand what might have caused the bubbling in the first place.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A Common Issue<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Known in the roofing business as EPDM, rubber roofing has a lot of benefits and only a few drawbacks. Not only is the material itself cheaper than many other choices; the product is very lightweight, and installation is relatively simple and easy. This helps reduce labor costs, resulting in a less expensive overall product.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Rubber is also very durable. Most EPDM roofs are laid as one piece, which means there are few – if any – seams, depending on the roof\u2019s layout. Fewer seams mean fewer places for water to leak beneath the roofing and destroy the home. Since the rubber is glued into place, it negates the use of heat, which can adversely impact a homeowner\u2019s insurance policy. Because modern rubber isn\u2019t susceptible to ultraviolet rays, a properly installed roof can last five decades or even longer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Unfortunately, rubber roofing can also develop bubbles, which occur for a variety of different reasons.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How Do Rubber Roof Bubbles Develop?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Vapor from Bonding Adhesive<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Installers use contact bonding adhesive to affix the EPDM membrane on upstands and all around the roof deck perimeter. Because the adhesive has a solvent base, it should be allowed to \u201cgas off\u201d until it is dry to the touch. If the membrane is bonded into position too early, bubbles or blisters will develop beneath the membrane due to trapped vapor from the adhesive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

These bubbles usually aren\u2019t particularly severe and will dissipate over a relatively brief period of time, since EPDM membranes are partially breathable. You can accelerate the process by adding an even amount of weight to the affected area. In severe instances where the adhesive hasn\u2019t been allowed to adequately dry, the membrane might need to be peeled away and re-bonded.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Trapped Air<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

This kind of bubbling often occurs with warm deck roofs where the EPDM is fully bonded directly onto the insulation or onto a timber deck. If the structure beneath the insulation is somewhat damp or the underlying boards are fitted with big gaps, the moist air will remain trapped. As the sun warms the roof, it will begin to appear as bubbling along seams. The EPDM membrane will often contract back into its normal position after the sun sets and the temperature cools.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

When installing the warm deck insulation, it\u2019s important to make sure the underlying roof structure is dry. It\u2019s also important to make sure the insulation boards are tightly fitted together. Any large gaps should be filled with some type of expansive foam adhesive to keep the trapped air from lifting the rubber membrane. If you plan to install a timber deck atop the insulation, consider installing an inexpensive Visqueen membrane beneath the timber deck. This will help keep the expanding air from causing the membrane to lift.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What You Can Do<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Unfortunately, if bubbles are appearing on your rubber roof, there\u2019s not much you can do on your own. In most cases, this is a sign of improper installation and will require a professional to remedy the problem. This is yet another example of why it\u2019s so important to hire a reputable roofer to install your roof.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

All too often, inexperienced roofers claim to have the required expertise to properly install EPDM roofing, when they actually have limited experience working with the product. There are lots of different types of roofing materials<\/a>. Just because a contractor claims to be a roofer doesn\u2019t mean he or she has spent a lot of time installing rubber roofing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

With this in mind, it\u2019s important to check a contractor\u2019s credentials<\/a> before you hire them to install your roof. If you are noticing signs of bubbling, it\u2019s best to call a professional to come and look at the problem, since do-it-yourself remedies can lead to costly leaks that can result in thousands of dollars in damages.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Need a new roof or help repairing flaws or damage? A to Z is ready to help. We\u2019ve spent decades developing a widespread reputation as one of Colorado\u2019s leading roofing contractors by providing reliable, expert workmanship and honest, courteous customer service. Contact our team<\/a> to learn more.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

While blisters or bubbles on a rubber roof can be unattractive, they won\u2019t necessarily cause the membrane to fail. If you are still troubled by their appearance, however, there are some things you can do. First, it helps to understand what might have caused the bubbling in the first place. A Common Issue Known in […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":2140,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_et_pb_use_builder":"","_et_pb_old_content":"","_et_gb_content_width":"","_analytify_skip_tracking":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[139,185],"tags":[298,299],"yoast_head":"\nHow to Get Bubbles Out of a Rubber Roof | A to Z Roofing<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Rubber, or EPDM, roofing has many advantages but is also prone to bubbles. 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