Maintenance Reminder for Full-Timers
Well with the new year here I thought I'd throw out some good 'ol maintenance reminders which basically apply to most RV types. Some apply even more as we live in our RV's. I may go over board (it mus...
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If you have a rubber (EPDM) roof you can view the procedures for 'care and feeding' of rubber roofs at www.dicor.com. These folks are the distributor for Carlise Rubber, a major manufacturer of EPDM roofing material. They use to advise against cleaning the roof too much as this would wash away the oxidation layer. They said this layer, when left in place, would slow the natural deterioration of the roof. They now market cleaning products and protectants and say you can wash your roof up to 4 times a year. In any event they are still warning against the use of any petroleum based cleaners or products with citrus ingredients. These products will harm your roof and may void your warranty.
