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Barry_J
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Aug 14, 2018

Roof Repair

We have a 2003 Four Winds Camper with a 3ft x 3ft "soft spot, where it looks like the wood underneath has rotted away, which make an big indentation in the roofing material. At this point I am afraid that a tree branch will fall on it and punch the roof. Uncovered water builds up in the indentation from rain. Right now I have it covered with a piece of wood and a tarp. Asked for some estimates on fixing and get from $5,000-$8,000 to redo the whole roof, on-site since it is on a Camp ground lot, and does not move, it is attached to a Florida room.

My question is, that if needed, could I get a piece of metal, and glue or eternabond it down to the roof to cover the spot and protect it. and then seal around it, for a quick fix.

Any suggestions

Thanks

Barry

12 Replies

  • And that's about the best that can be done without a complete redo.
  • OK there is a long thread about this which ended up at this, cut a piece of 1/4 luane plywood tho you'll probably find it called underlayment plywood and is now synthetic to cover the spot. Tape the edges with either Gorilla tape or eternabond, coat the whole thing with Hengs. Give it two coats and use the remainder of the gallon on the rest of the roof.

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