EPDM Rubber Roof
I have a 2006 Forest River 24' Surveyor. The roof is confirmed rubber EPDM. There are no leaks, but some black speckles here and there,over all areas, some worse than others. RV shop says MUST do something now to re-store roof as the black spots are showing through and will soon give way to sun, water, etc and water starts getting under roof, etc, which will cause need for a whole roof replacement. He recommended cleaning then covering with some DICOR product of 2 coats which will effectively give it a new EPDM coating. Cost with labor $1800. Last week I called a 2nd RV shop for opinion - he stated: We do not and will not cover a rubber roof with any product. It won't bond or hold. You need a new roof. You can wait til the existing roof gives you trouble and then do it or you can do it now. I said roof is only 8 yrs old. He said if all previous owners had cleaned and put a sealant on the roof 2 - 3 times a year, the roof would have lasted 15 - 20 years. What is your opinion of cleaning, sealing, re-coating roofs? Does one really need to clean and seal 2 - 3 times a year?
