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BBA Certified EPDM
If you’re looking for BBA Certified EPDM, then you’ve come to the right place.
RubberBond FleeceBack EPDM flat roofing has been awarded the British Board of Agrément certificate, No. 19/5669.
The BBA Certification for RubberBond FleeceBack states that under normal service conditions, the system will provide a durable waterproof covering with a service life of at least 35 years. Read more below about why it is one of the best EPDM products available in the UK today.
RubberBond FleeceBack BBA Certified EPDM
Approved by the British Board of Agrément and satisfying the requirements of the National House-Building Council (NHBC), with RubberBond FleeceBack EPDM you can be assured that you are receiving a BBA Certified EPDM product that meets the highest quality standards.
The certificate gives additional information on the assessment of the product in terms of:
- Weathertightness
- Properties in relation to fire
- Resistance to wind uplift
- Resistance to mechanical damage
- Resistance to root penetration, and
- Durability.
The British Board of Agrément (BBA) is an independent UK organisation that offers an approval service for construction products, systems and installers. They are the UK’s major authority for providing reassurance to consumers and achieve this through Agrément Certificates.
Companies and individuals using products with BBA approval can do so in the knowledge that that they will perform as set out in the certificate. If work is to be inspected by Building Control, the NHBC or any other industry professionals, the use of approved products should avoid any problems with compliance with building regulations or other issues.
Other benefits of RubberBond FleeceBack EPDM
RubberBond FleeceBack leaves rivals behind, not only due to the benefits of fleece reinforcement, but also due to the unique patented technology used in the manufacturing process.
Whilst EPDM is one non reinforced layer, RubberBond FleeceBack comprises two layers laminated together. The waterproofing consists of a 1.2mm thick EPDM membrane bonded to a strong 1.8mm deep polyester fleece backing to create a resilient 3mm membrane.
Product Benefits
- Thicker and stronger than other membranes;
- Excellent puncture resistance and fire ratings;
- Outstanding flexibility at low temperatures;
- Unaffected by high temperatures;
- Ideal for overlaying on existing surfaces;
- Suitable beneath roof terraces & green roofs;
- Will not tear, split or crack.
By combining the exceptional strength, aging resistance and waterproofing characteristics of EPDM, with the added tough, reinforcing fleece backing, RubberBond FleeceBack BBA Certified EPDM provides the architect, roofing contractor and building owner with an outstanding and superior flat roofing system.
The EPDM layer:
- Repels all moisture, snow and weather conditions;
- Is flexible and easily bends with no stress, to follow the contours of the roof, upstands to walls, check curb edges;
- Can allow up to 300% elongation, which easily accommodates building movement;
- Is not affected by extremes of temperature;
- Will not tear, split or crack with age.
The FleeceBack layer creates:
- A thicker stronger product, over twice the thickness of standard EPDM;
- 180% greater tear & 60% greater impact resistance than commercial grade 1.5mm EPDM;
- There is no shrinkage or stress to cause leaks at laps, flashings, up stands or other angle changes or penetrations;
- A cushioning layer, specifically designed for use over existing surfaces;
- Superior wind uplift resistance due to the excellent strength achieved between the adhesive and the fleece layer;
- Greater bond strength achieved with FleeceBack compared to standard EPDM.
Standard single ply materials such as PVC, TPO & EPDM membranes that don’t incorporate a fleece backing will, if unrestricted, over time, shrink by up to 10%, shortening their lifespan. RubberBond FleeceBack BBA Certified EPDM does not suffer from shrinkage problems.
