Aug 26, 2026 - 09:42 AM
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Question: What is the size are the holes in the mats, and are they raised on the bottom side, so water doesn't collect and get trapped in the holes?
Answer: The holes are designed for water to soak through and easily drain out. They are roughly 1/2 to 5/8".
Question: Can I cover a 8x12 foot EPDM roof?
Answer: Yes, each piece is 19 1/2 x 19 1/2 x 3/4 and they come 10 pcs per bundle ( 45 lbs). Each bundle is 26.4/SF. So you would need to order 4 bundles.
Question: it's very windy on my roof. Is the locking system strong enough to keep an 80 square foot pad are in place?
Answer: It's made for flat roofs where it is very windy. There are no ratings for how much wind this product will handle but we've never had anyone complain. It would take a lot of wind to blow off 80 SF of pad, plus it has holes in it to allow the wind to go through it.
Question: Are they easy to cut for custom installation?
Answer: Not possible with a scissors, but it can be cut with a chop saw, skill saw or jigsaw.
Question: How much do they weight?
Answer: 46 lbs for a bundle of 10, each pad is 4.6 lbs.
Question: Are there 10 pieces per bundle?
Answer: According to the Specs section at the bottom of the page, it says, "Pieces / Box 10 Pieces".
Question: can these be glued in place on the roof?
Answer: Nova Walkway pads are interlocking and require no glue. The size and weight of these keeps them in place. Also, you probably don't want to glue them down in case you had to repair or replace your roof at some time.
Question: Do they easily un-snap for cleaning should the pads get clogged
Answer: Yes, they can be pulled apart for cleaning.
