How does EPDM perform in expansion and contraction situations? Should relief or control joints be utilized the same as on a built-up roof?
Relief or control joints are commonly used with built-up roofs to subdivide a larger roof area and segregate possible damage into one small area. EPDM, due to its flexibility (-49 F) and elongation, will accommodate stresses caused by temperature extremes, structural movement, and deflection. In cases where the building is designed with expansion joints, the design should be carried all the way through to the roof and an expansion joint should be incorporated into the roof design.
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