Roof Separation - Help!
I own a 2011 Keystone Sprinter. Last summer while traveling out west, we experienced a complete separation of the EPDM rubber from the front end cap. I thought my caulk was solid but I guess not. T...
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moresmoke wrote:
My understanding is that the adhesive needs to be able to soak into the wood substrate to cure. So this requires replacing the roof deck with virgin panels.
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No, there is no "open" time when using the adhesive so "soaking" isn't necessary. Every EPDM replacement I've seen installed, the installer scrapes down the surface, brooms off the residue, and may use pressurized air as a final cleanup. The adhesive is applied with a notched trowel or spread with a rubber squeegee. The membrane is then unfolded onto the adhesive and rolled to ensure contact. I don't install EPDM but I have been on jobs where it is part of the roofing system.
There are a few threads on this Forum where owners have replaced the membrane.
