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snap833 wrote:
Am I correct in assuming that an aluminum frame with a fiberglass side should last longer and have less potential for water damage?

Not necessarily ! The fiberglass "skin" is just the outer layer. (one common product is Filon) It requires some kind of a "backer" for structure. Luan plywood is a common backer, but if it gets wet, over time, it will mold and rot when it is exposed to moisture. One popular "non-organic" backer is Azdel. It will not rot, but if wet, it might mold.

snap833 wrote:
Also is a fiberglass roof going to give me less of a chance of a potential leak?

I would say yes, but like rubber roofs, it is up to the quality of the installation. Because the materials are more expensive I would hope the quality would be better.

snap833 wrote:
Does a fiberglass roof have less maintenance than a rubber roof?

In general, yes. You still need to caulk seems. There are two ways to apply a "finish" coating to fiberglass. Either gel coat or paint. Either is required because "raw" "fiber reinforced plastic" (the industry name for what we call fiberglass) uses epoxy resin or polyester resin which deteriorate when expose to UV (sun). In theory, gel coat is thick enough it should last forever. Good quality boat paint will last a long time also.

snap833 wrote:
Any good recommendations if fiberglass is the way to go?

Personally, I would stay away from "rubber", which leaves either fiberglass or aluminum. Neither are common except in high end RV.

I don't like rubber roofs because to get them to last a long time, they must be washed regularly and treated with some kind of UV protectant. Second, I have never seen a caulk/sealant that really works well long term.

There is a different type a "rubber" roof called TPO. Not very common in the RV industry (cost). If you have the "commercial" grade TPO installed it will last a very long time. Very little caulk/sealant is used because joint are "het welded" (melted) together.