EPDM Metal Edge Termination
EPDM Metal Edge Termination
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Division D - Construction Details
EPDM | Metal Edge Termination ( Article 10.3.4.2.)
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EPDM Details
1 WORK INCLUDED
- (1) Suitable field substrate
- May be the roof deck or deck overlay (if an uninsulated system), or insulation and an overlay (if conventionally insulated).
- (2) Primer or adhesive
- For self-adhered or adhered membranes, as required by the manufacturer.
- (3) Field Membrane
- Selected to conform to the requirements in Membrane Composition, Thickness, and Selection Table 9.2.1.1. and conforming to the options or requirements in a Tested Assembly, an Assembly with Proven Past Performance, or a custom-engineered assembly. Carried continuously over the outside edge and down the vertical face at least 50.8 mm (2”), or 50.8 mm past any cold joint.
- (4) Sealant
- Applied to membrane, beneath metal edge flashing.
- (5) Metal edge flashing (Flush with roof surface)
- Fasteners spaced no more than 203.2 mm (8”) on the top face in two offsetting rows.
- A hemmed drip edge (shown) is required (Refer to Article 13.2.2.1. for fabrication requirements).
- (6) Membrane flashing strip
- Adhered to the metal edge flashing and overlapping onto the field membrane at least 101.6 mm (4”). Edges must be sealed with the manufacturer’s proprietary edge sealant.
- (7) Edge sealant
2 RELATED WORK BY OTHERS
- (A) Supporting (Structural) Roof Deck
- Generic and representative only.
- (B) Roof edge substrate
- Necessary for securing screw fasteners. Generic and representative only.
- (C) Wall assembly
- Generic and representative only.
NOTE: See the Standard for additional requirements.
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