Restoring EPDM roof for first time
Good day everyone, I'm planning on restoring the EPDM roof on my Class A 2000 Southwind 42 foot RV this weekend and would love some feedback from anyone that has done this before. I have purchased ...
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Welcome to the forum.
Last summer I restored the roof on our 96 Southwind. I used Heng's Rubber Roof Coating, it required no primer.
Tide powdered detergent was recommended to clean the roof. Dawn liquid will make peel.
Clean the area well with mineral spirits before applying the Eternabond. I used a metal roller to press the E/bond. Some use a wood roller, I think a metal roller does a better job, I tried both.
Along the edge of the roof I used 2" Eternabond, about 1/2 inch on the rain gutter. I would have used 4" but because of the curve on the roof I was concerned it would not lay smoothly. The Eternabond is really sticky. The 2" did a great job.
I used a 4" roller to apply the coating. I put on a very light first coat and left it dry overnight. The second coat went on nicely, basically like paint.
So far it looks good and is holding up to the sun, wind, rain and Pennsylvania's freeze/thaw cycles.
I'll do any touch ups as needed. I used about 2 1/2 gallons. The actual roof is 30'.
Your plan sounds good. Personally, I wouldn't use a pressure washer. But, you know the possible problems so just be careful.
My only advice would be, don't get in a hurry. Take your time and double check everything as you do the restoration. Thoroughly roll the Eternabond and it will stick properly.
Definitely overlap the Eternabond seams.
My only regret is, I didn't do it sooner.
Last summer I restored the roof on our 96 Southwind. I used Heng's Rubber Roof Coating, it required no primer.
Tide powdered detergent was recommended to clean the roof. Dawn liquid will make peel.
Clean the area well with mineral spirits before applying the Eternabond. I used a metal roller to press the E/bond. Some use a wood roller, I think a metal roller does a better job, I tried both.
Along the edge of the roof I used 2" Eternabond, about 1/2 inch on the rain gutter. I would have used 4" but because of the curve on the roof I was concerned it would not lay smoothly. The Eternabond is really sticky. The 2" did a great job.
I used a 4" roller to apply the coating. I put on a very light first coat and left it dry overnight. The second coat went on nicely, basically like paint.
So far it looks good and is holding up to the sun, wind, rain and Pennsylvania's freeze/thaw cycles.
I'll do any touch ups as needed. I used about 2 1/2 gallons. The actual roof is 30'.
Your plan sounds good. Personally, I wouldn't use a pressure washer. But, you know the possible problems so just be careful.
My only advice would be, don't get in a hurry. Take your time and double check everything as you do the restoration. Thoroughly roll the Eternabond and it will stick properly.
Definitely overlap the Eternabond seams.
My only regret is, I didn't do it sooner.
