{"product_id":"termination-bar-for-epdm-rubber-roofing","title":"Aluminium Termination Bar for EPDM Rubber Roofing","description":"\u003ch3\u003e3m EPDM Termination Trim for Joining to Alternate Substrates\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis Aluminium Termination Bar is designed to mechanically clamp and secure EPDM rubber roofing membranes where they terminate onto an adjoining surface such as felt, GRP, masonry or existing roofing materials.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIt creates a compression seal at the joining point, forming a professional and durable watertight detail when used correctly with \u003ca href=\"\/products\/classicbond-epdm-water-cut-off-mastic\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater Cut-Off Mastic\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/products\/classicbond-epdm-lap-sealant-for-rubber-roofing\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLap Sealant\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails style=\"margin-bottom:12px; border:1px solid #333; border-radius:10px; background:#1a1a1a; overflow:hidden;\"\u003e\n  \u003csummary style=\"cursor:pointer; font-weight:700; padding:16px 48px 16px 16px; font-size:18px; position:relative;\"\u003e\n    What Is a Termination Bar Used For?\n    \u003cspan style=\"position:absolute; right:16px; top:50%; transform:translateY(-50%);\"\u003e▸\u003c\/span\u003e\n  \u003c\/summary\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"padding:16px; border-top:1px solid #333;\"\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eA termination bar is used to “terminate” an EPDM membrane where it meets:\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cul\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003eExisting felt roofing\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003eGRP roofing\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003eMasonry walls\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003eParapet upstands\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003c\/ul\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eIt is particularly useful where cutting a wall chase is not practical or desirable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eInstead of chasing the membrane into brickwork, the termination bar mechanically secures the membrane to the wall.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails style=\"margin-bottom:12px; border:1px solid #333; border-radius:10px; background:#1a1a1a; overflow:hidden;\"\u003e\n  \u003csummary style=\"cursor:pointer; font-weight:700; padding:16px 48px 16px 16px; font-size:18px; position:relative;\"\u003e\n    Why Mechanical Compression Matters\n    \u003cspan style=\"position:absolute; right:16px; top:50%; transform:translateY(-50%);\"\u003e▸\u003c\/span\u003e\n  \u003c\/summary\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"padding:16px; border-top:1px solid #333;\"\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eSimply bonding EPDM to an adjoining material is not sufficient.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eUsed in conjunction with water cut off mastic \u0026amp; lap sealant, the termination bar:\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cul\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003eMechanically clamps the membrane\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003eApplies consistent compression along the joint\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003ePrevents membrane pull-back\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003eControls movement at upstands\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003ePrevents water tracking behind the membrane\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003c\/ul\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eThis compression is essential for a reliable EPDM edge detail.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails style=\"margin-bottom:12px; border:1px solid #333; border-radius:10px; background:#1a1a1a; overflow:hidden;\"\u003e\n  \u003csummary style=\"cursor:pointer; font-weight:700; padding:16px 48px 16px 16px; font-size:18px; position:relative;\"\u003e\n    Used With Water Cut-Off \u0026amp; Lap Sealant\n    \u003cspan style=\"position:absolute; right:16px; top:50%; transform:translateY(-50%);\"\u003e▸\u003c\/span\u003e\n  \u003c\/summary\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"padding:16px; border-top:1px solid #333;\"\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eFor a correct installation:\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003col\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003eApply \u003cstrong\u003eWater Cut-Off Mastic\u003c\/strong\u003e beneath the membrane before fixing the bar\u003cbr\u003e\n      - This compresses and seals around each fixing penetration\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003eInstall the termination bar and secure using supplied fixings\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003eApply \u003cstrong\u003eLap Sealant\u003c\/strong\u003e along the top edge of the bar\u003cbr\u003e\n      - This provides surface weather protection\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003c\/ol\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eThe combination of compression seal (beneath) and edge seal (above) creates a proper watertight detail.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails style=\"margin-bottom:12px; border:1px solid #333; border-radius:10px; background:#1a1a1a; overflow:hidden;\"\u003e\n  \u003csummary style=\"cursor:pointer; font-weight:700; padding:16px 48px 16px 16px; font-size:18px; position:relative;\"\u003e\n    Product Specifications\n    \u003cspan style=\"position:absolute; right:16px; top:50%; transform:translateY(-50%);\"\u003e▸\u003c\/span\u003e\n  \u003c\/summary\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"padding:16px; border-top:1px solid #333;\"\u003e\n    \u003cul\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003eLength: 3 metres\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003eWidth: 25mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003eMaterial: Aluminium\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003eIncludes: 21 Hex Bolts (with plastic caps)\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003eQuantity: 1 bar per pack\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003c\/ul\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails style=\"margin-bottom:12px; border:1px solid #333; border-radius:10px; background:#1a1a1a; overflow:hidden;\"\u003e\n  \u003csummary style=\"cursor:pointer; font-weight:700; padding:16px 48px 16px 16px; font-size:18px; position:relative;\"\u003e\n    A Roofer’s Perspective\n    \u003cspan style=\"position:absolute; right:16px; top:50%; transform:translateY(-50%);\"\u003e▸\u003c\/span\u003e\n  \u003c\/summary\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"padding:16px; border-top:1px solid #333;\"\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eMost EPDM failures at tie-in points happen because the membrane wasn’t properly secured where it meets existing felt or GRP.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eA termination bar isn’t just an accessory - it’s a mechanical clamp that locks the membrane down at the junction between old and new roofing. When installed with water cut-off mastic beneath and lap sealant above, it creates a reliable, professional tie-in detail that holds long term.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e","brand":"The Flat Roofing Shop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56580340580683,"sku":"MT-Termination-Bar","price":20.39,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0997\/4054\/9451\/files\/termination-bar-for-rubber-roofing.jpg?v=1773865958","url":"https:\/\/theflatroofingshop.co.uk\/products\/termination-bar-for-epdm-rubber-roofing","provider":"The Flat Roofing Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}