Roof Construction--Pros and Cons?
Up to this point we've only owned a trailer and 5th wheel and both had a rubber roof. We didn't have problems with either RV and maintenance consisted of replacing the caulking every 5 years. I no...
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Our first TT and Camper both had aluminum roofs. The seams are folded to bond each sheet together. These seams did require sealing every 5 years or so.
We now have a 5th wheel that is 21 years old with a rubber roof. About 2 years ago I had to have the roof sealed because it was showing signs of possible leaks. This year cracks have opened where the roofing membrane rolls over at the sides. I've used eternabond tape to seal these.
My fear with fiberglass is that 10 - 20 years down the road it may become brittle and the gel coat will breakdown. It's not a problem since most RV'ers don't keep their RVs beyond 10 years. The 2nd or 3rd owner would have to deal with it.
We now have a 5th wheel that is 21 years old with a rubber roof. About 2 years ago I had to have the roof sealed because it was showing signs of possible leaks. This year cracks have opened where the roofing membrane rolls over at the sides. I've used eternabond tape to seal these.
My fear with fiberglass is that 10 - 20 years down the road it may become brittle and the gel coat will breakdown. It's not a problem since most RV'ers don't keep their RVs beyond 10 years. The 2nd or 3rd owner would have to deal with it.
