What is EPDM

• EPDM Coatings, provider of EPDM products, describes EPDM rubber as a synthetic rubber polymer developed in the 1960s. EPDM is an abbreviation for ethylene propylene diene monomer, according to Construction-Index.com.
  
  

Layering

• RoofHelp.com reports that EPDM roofs are single-ply, as opposed to other products that require multiple plies laminated together.
  
  

UV and Ozone

• North Shore RV reports that EPDM doesn't require maintenance with products to protect it from ultraviolet light, like natural rubber does. Rubber-Group.com states that natural rubber can degrade when attacked by ozone. EPDM has very high durability with ozone.
  
  

Resilience

• According to AcmeRubber.com, EPDM rubber isn't as resilient as natural rubber. Unlike natural rubber, EPDM should not be used with petroleum products.
  
  

Value

• EPDM rubber offers the same color stability and durability in heat as natural rubber but at a lower price.
  
  

Temperature

• EPDM is good for use in high temperature settings. Natural rubber is better in lower temperatures.