Fiberglass as a replacement for EPDM
Has anyone every replace an EPDM/"rubber" roof with fiberglass ? Once the old roof, adhesive, roof mounted vents/air conditioning and caulk are removed, I would think it would not be too bad of a job...
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Thanks for all of the feedback. I guess I did not think how much the 3/8" plywood flexes between roof trusses (16" O.C. or 24" O.C.). Doing more than 2 layers would be cost prohibitive.
This product looks very promising !
We need an annual report ! I would say if it lasts 10+ years, it is a winner !
"Heavy" aluminum ? While I do think aluminum with as few seams as possible is probably the best solution, material cost and installation would be very challenging !
Do you recall what type of aluminum it was (60xx or 52xx or ????)
Gdetrailer wrote:
Several RV dealers that I contacted mentioned a product called Peel & Seal.. The dealers did not want to order standard RV rolled roofing..
It is a sticky rubber backed material with a thin layer of aluminum foil on the top.
This product looks very promising !
Gdetrailer wrote:
This is the second year on this material and so far has fixed my leaking issues...
We need an annual report ! I would say if it lasts 10+ years, it is a winner !
Gdetrailer wrote:
If I was going to ever face redoing my roof again, it WILL be a one piece sheet of heavy aluminum. Lasts much longer than an rubber or soft roofing.
"Heavy" aluminum ? While I do think aluminum with as few seams as possible is probably the best solution, material cost and installation would be very challenging !
free radical wrote:
I covered my TC plywood roof with aluminum sheet 0.025 gage (25 mil/22 gauge ?). Used very expensive Evercoat tube epoxy @ 70$ a piece, to glue all edges down. To save money, I also used exterior carpet adhesive in the middle of these panels. Still dam expensive but it should last forever.
Do you recall what type of aluminum it was (60xx or 52xx or ????)
