Roof Hail Damage - Truth or Fiction
We had some light hail damage to our 5er this spring but no roof leaks or visible damage that I could see. I know I may not know what to look for but the roof looks pretty good in my estimation.
Anyway, the adjuster suggested I take it to the RV place to have it looked at. They want to replace the roof which I fully expected them to suggest ... but he went on to explain why.
Here is where I'm asking ... Truth or Fiction?
The service manager said that the new rubber roofs have a coating on them that, once hit by hail, will over time cause the roof material to break down and leak. He showed me pictures of the roof which I've seen, I've been up there, that had some mildew here and there and said that was due to lack of this coating.
To me, this sounds like normal sun exposure and mildew ... normal behavior for any rubber surface when not conditioned and sealed every so often.
So, is the service manager's statements factual or should I just buy a good roof cleaner and sealer and put the insurance money in the savings account for any future repairs?
Thanks! Mike
Anyway, the adjuster suggested I take it to the RV place to have it looked at. They want to replace the roof which I fully expected them to suggest ... but he went on to explain why.
Here is where I'm asking ... Truth or Fiction?
The service manager said that the new rubber roofs have a coating on them that, once hit by hail, will over time cause the roof material to break down and leak. He showed me pictures of the roof which I've seen, I've been up there, that had some mildew here and there and said that was due to lack of this coating.
To me, this sounds like normal sun exposure and mildew ... normal behavior for any rubber surface when not conditioned and sealed every so often.
So, is the service manager's statements factual or should I just buy a good roof cleaner and sealer and put the insurance money in the savings account for any future repairs?
Thanks! Mike
