Key Advantages of Fleece Backed EPDM Roofing
1. Enhanced Puncture Resistance & Mechanical Strength
The integrated fleece layer acts as a reinforcement, greatly improving puncture resistance, tear strength, and tensile performance compared with normal EPDM membranes. This makes fleece backed EPDM roofing especially suitable for demanding applications where mechanical stress or substrate irregularities are present.
2. Superior Adhesion for Fully Adhered Systems
The primary advantage of fleece backed EPDM membrane lies in its exceptional bonding capability. During full-adhesion installation, the fleece backing absorbs adhesive and creates a stronger mechanical lock with the substrate. This significantly reduces the risk of wind uplift, delamination, and long-term failure, especially on concrete decks.
3. Improved Flexibility & Stress Absorption
By combining elastic EPDM rubber with a flexible fleece layer, epdm fleeceback roofing can effectively accommodate structural movement caused by thermal expansion, vibration, or settlement—without compromising waterproof integrity.
Typical applications include:
Commercial & Industrial Roofing: Warehouses, factories, shopping centers
Residential Low-Slope Roofs: Long-term, fully adhered waterproof systems
Municipal & Civil Engineering:
- Tunnels and subways
- Airports and railways
- Parking decks and podium slabs
- Reservoirs and sewage treatment plants
- Swimming pools and water containment structures
In many civil construction projects, fleece backed EPDM roofing is used not only as a roofing membrane, but also as a structural waterproofing layer bonded directly to concrete.
Technical Specifications – Fleece Backed EPDM Membrane
Thickness: 1.2mm / 1.5mm / 2.0mm (customizable)
Width: 3–6m
Tensile Strength: ≥9.5 MPa (fleece backed)
Elongation at Break: ≥300%
Roll Length: 50’ or 100’ (custom available)
Packaging: Rolled for efficient shipping