I tried searching for a thread using every combination of words I could think of with no real luck. I want to seal my EPDM roof with the best product based on people's experiences. I keep my 2007 TC's roof clean and it is in good shape for it's age but I feel it's time to put a protective coat on it.I've spent hours on YouTube reviewing clips spouting the merits of all of the usual suspects (Dicor 2-part system, Flex Seal, Henry Silicone RV roof sealant, others etc.) More confused now than ever. Any recommendations based on first hand experience/ or can you direct me to a thread where this has been already thoroughly covered. Thanks.

https://www.rv.net/forum/index.cfm/fuseaction/thread/tid/30345914/srt/pa/pging/1/page/1

Thanks for the link but not really the answer to the questiohn I'm asking. Let me try it a different way.I have a 15 year old roof that is in good shape. Once clenaup up(annually), it looks very good. I see no "black" spots bleeding through.I'd like to seal the roof with a good product designed to help protect it and hopefully, extend it's life. What are the better products out there, for this purpose, that people have used with success.

Likely reason why you can't find the answer is because the question has never been asked.I believe the whole point of the EPDM roof is, that you don't have to be constantly re-coating it with "sealants." It's meant to be relatively maintenance free.The big problem with putting any coating on is, there's no way to get it off. Only way to fix it is to peel the EPDM up and replace with new.I've seen rumors that Flex Seal does not last, degrades quickly in the sun.

Some info.https://www.epdmcoatings.com/index.phpReapplying it here.https://www.epdmcoatings.com/application-roof-leaks-repair.php

This is just my experience, we have a 21 year old 5th W. with the original EPDM and no coatings added. I keep it under a roof when not in use and wash it and put a rubber roof conditioner on it every other year. It is in very good shape for it's age.Our 2005 TC had the Dicor coating on it when I bought it in 2012. It has held up very well. After, I am guessing about 50K miles, it had a few scratches in the coating, not the EPDM, so I recoated it last year. I have replaced the EPDM on 2 of our previous campers and I think that one would have been an excellent candidate for the coating rather than replacing the rubber. I had no experience with it at the time.I will use the coating in the future as long as there is no damage to the decking.You do need to clean it well and use the Dicor cleaner/activator so that is sticks well. 1 gallon was enough to put 1 coat on our TC. If it were the first coat I would have put 2.The most time consuming part about using the Dicor was putting plastic over the sides to keep the cleaner/activator off. I don't know if it will actually damage the fiberglass but I didn't want to take the chance. It was in the spring but was too hot and the tape kept coming loose. I think it took me about 6 hours as I had to keep climbing up and down from the roof and I had no helper.Good luck.

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gitpicker2009
Explorer
Jul 23, 2022
There's a company here in Houston that will remove your old rubber EPDM roof and replace it with a spray on bedliner type product, which is nearly indestructible. When my roof gets old enough to need repairs, that's what I'm going to do. And their pricing was unbelievably LOW compared to doing another rubber roof. You should see if there are people in your area that offer that service.
notsobigjoe
Nomad III
Jul 23, 2022
I would like a product that perhaps could spray over the EPDM and make the rain a little quieter. Off topic but I wonder...
Hemi_Joel
Explorer
Jul 25, 2022
If your spray on bedliner leaks into your truck bed, you don't know or care.

Nobody tosses heavy tool boxes or cinder blocks onto, or drags chains across their camper roof.

I would stick with a product designed and proven for the application. There is no better product for a low-slope roof than EPDM.
rhagfo
Explorer III
Jul 25, 2022
wanderingbob wrote:
HENGS
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I used as well and really like it. Scrubbed roof with Tide powdered detergent first rinsed well then applied the next day, two thin coats per instructions.
mkirsch
Nomad II
Jul 26, 2022
Hemi Joel wrote:
If your spray on bedliner leaks into your truck bed, you don't know or care.

Nobody tosses heavy tool boxes or cinder blocks onto, or drags chains across their camper roof.

I would stick with a product designed and proven for the application. There is no better product for a low-slope roof than EPDM.

It's a spray on bedliner "TYPE" product, as in something that sprays on thick. Not necessarily bedliner.
sonuvabug
Explorer
Aug 06, 2022
Thanks All. I appreciate you sharing your insights ...
BigSwick
Explorer
Aug 07, 2022
Hemi Joel wrote:
I am a commercial/industrial roofing contracor. We have installed millions of square feet of EPDM on flat roof buildings over the last 40 years. Believe me, you do not need to coat EPDM. A good EPDM will last over 30 years before it starts to break down. The problem with an RV roof is the penetrations. If I flashed commercial roof penetrations the way RV manufactures do, I'd be in prison. So maintain your penetrations. Do not let any cracks go, inspect often, do not let any water get under your roof. Water under the roof breaks down the surface of the underlayment and the bond to the EPDM will be lost. Dicor works fine at keeping up on them. The biggest enemy of EPDM is oil. Do not repair it with asphalt plastic cement, or anything oily, and do not clean it with anything oily. It is not necessary to clean your roof, but if you feel like you want to just because, use mild soap and water. I have 35 year old roofs that have never been cleaned. But DO scrub the repair areas clean with soap and water and a scotchbrite pad before applying the Dicor, this will help it stick.

Is the commercial EPDM the same thickness as what is on most RVs?
Hemi_Joel
Explorer
Aug 08, 2022
The most common thickness in commercial is 60 mil, which is .060 in thick. It is also available in 45 mil and 90 mil. I'm not sure what thickness they use on an RV.
sonuvabug
Explorer
Aug 22, 2022
Hemi Joel wrote:
The most common thickness in commercial is 60 mil, which is .060 in thick. It is also available in 45 mil and 90 mil. I'm not sure what thickness they use on an RV.

mil mm inch

60 1.524 0.06 1/16 in

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