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How to Splice With EPDM

Ethylene Propylene Diene Monomer (EPDM) is a waterproof and weather resistant material used to line roofs and ponds. When EPDM is applied to a curved surface, the material will need to be spliced together in several places to ensure the lining covers the area completely. Splicing with EPDM is a simple process that can be undertaken with a few basic materials from a hardware store.

Things You'll Need

Unleaded gasoline
Old cloth
Double-sided splicing tape
Scissors

Instructions

- 1
  Lay the first two pieces of EPDM you want to splice together on a flat surface in front of you.
- 2
  Clean a 3-inch section along the two edges of the EPDM you will be joining together using unleaded gasoline and an old cloth.
- 3
  Apply a piece of splicing tape to the clean edge of your first piece of EPDM.
- 4
  Cut away any excess splicing tape from the piece of EPDM with your scissors.
- 5
  Remove the paper backing on the splicing tape attached to your piece of EPDM to expose the second sticky side.
- 6
  Place the clean edge of the second piece of EPDM on top of the splicing tape.
- 7
  Roll a rolling pin or a paint roller along the join in the two pieces of EPDM to secure the splicing.
- 8
  Repeat Steps 1 through 7 to splice the remaining pieces of EPDM.

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