100% Silicone roof coat a good idea?
Hello All,
New here. I am in the process of restoring an old 25' Coachmen and am currently working on the roof.
The roof was so weathered that I elected to strip it entirely down to the bare galvanized sheet metal. Now I am looking for what to put back on top.
I have Henry 289 and 587 elastomeric that I was planning on coating the trailer with but I have also considered going EPDM (either a roll or in liquid form.) Just recently I was offered some 100% silicone roof coat (like Henry 887 Tropi-Cool)for a fraction of what it normally sells for.
I have read horror stories about using silicone caulking on a roof but I can't find anything about an entire roof coat of silicone. Has anyone tried it on an RV? I have been told that the silicone makes an absolutely awesome roof coat that will last for decades, but I am concerned about how readily it can be repaired in case of damage.
Does anyone have any experience with silicone roofing? Can it be repaired? Is it even a concern? Should I even consider going silicone?
Thanks for looking everyone.
New here. I am in the process of restoring an old 25' Coachmen and am currently working on the roof.
The roof was so weathered that I elected to strip it entirely down to the bare galvanized sheet metal. Now I am looking for what to put back on top.
I have Henry 289 and 587 elastomeric that I was planning on coating the trailer with but I have also considered going EPDM (either a roll or in liquid form.) Just recently I was offered some 100% silicone roof coat (like Henry 887 Tropi-Cool)for a fraction of what it normally sells for.
I have read horror stories about using silicone caulking on a roof but I can't find anything about an entire roof coat of silicone. Has anyone tried it on an RV? I have been told that the silicone makes an absolutely awesome roof coat that will last for decades, but I am concerned about how readily it can be repaired in case of damage.
Does anyone have any experience with silicone roofing? Can it be repaired? Is it even a concern? Should I even consider going silicone?
Thanks for looking everyone.
