Staples coming through the rubber roof
Our unit was in for warranty work and I had the dealer perform the 2nd annual inspections required by CrossRoads RV. The service department found some areas that need to be re-sealed and three locati...
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As a technician who has done at least 10 over the past 2 years, here is the CORRECT procedure.
1, IF the staples are ONLY within 4 inches of the sidewall inward, you remove the side rail molding and gently lift the membrane up and remove the staples and we install countersunk screws and install a small dap of butyl over the head of the countersunk screw to not show on the top side. You then have to pull the roof membrane snug to prevent wrinkles and reattach the side rail moldings. IF done correctly, you cannot tell it was done
2. IF the Staples have already punctured the membrane OR there are some staples in the center of the roof, CR will authorize a COMPLETE new roof membrane with decking. This problem only happened on units built more than 1 to 2 years ago. After the problem came up CR changed the way the secured the decking and the side metal flashing. It was the side metal flashing staples that were lifting up.
3. To those that stated to slit and pull the staples and either Eternabond or Dicor----that kind of ruins the resale value and negates the idea of a roof with no extra holes or cuts. Now, if it was NOT warranty, then the more sensible idea would be to gently drive the staple back down and THEN install either Dicor or the Eternabond patch. WHY CUT THE ROOF??????????? Doug
1, IF the staples are ONLY within 4 inches of the sidewall inward, you remove the side rail molding and gently lift the membrane up and remove the staples and we install countersunk screws and install a small dap of butyl over the head of the countersunk screw to not show on the top side. You then have to pull the roof membrane snug to prevent wrinkles and reattach the side rail moldings. IF done correctly, you cannot tell it was done
2. IF the Staples have already punctured the membrane OR there are some staples in the center of the roof, CR will authorize a COMPLETE new roof membrane with decking. This problem only happened on units built more than 1 to 2 years ago. After the problem came up CR changed the way the secured the decking and the side metal flashing. It was the side metal flashing staples that were lifting up.
3. To those that stated to slit and pull the staples and either Eternabond or Dicor----that kind of ruins the resale value and negates the idea of a roof with no extra holes or cuts. Now, if it was NOT warranty, then the more sensible idea would be to gently drive the staple back down and THEN install either Dicor or the Eternabond patch. WHY CUT THE ROOF??????????? Doug
