which roof is better?
Was recently posting on the TC blog about switching out of my fiver to a TC, but with the help of those on that blog, I decided that a more fitting camper for me would be a TT. Now, just curious, is ...
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What about TPO vs EPDM? I thought a lot of manufacturers are now using TPO instead of EPDM? We have a TPO roof and it *seems* like it's pretty durable - not exactly easy to clean tho. EPDM is very slippy to walk on whereas TPO is easy in comparison.
I understand one downside to TPO can be the felt-like backing and if moisture gets to the underside of the TPO and trapped, it can damage the roof deck.
Some info. on RV EPDM roofing at rv-roof-top.com Comparison of TPO vs EPDM here.
Problem is, there aren't any enforceable industry standards that RV manufacturers have to follow for EPDM or other material and it's installation so they can use the thinnest and least substantial of materials and least expensive method of installation (including roof deck).
I understand one downside to TPO can be the felt-like backing and if moisture gets to the underside of the TPO and trapped, it can damage the roof deck.
Some info. on RV EPDM roofing at rv-roof-top.com Comparison of TPO vs EPDM here.
Problem is, there aren't any enforceable industry standards that RV manufacturers have to follow for EPDM or other material and it's installation so they can use the thinnest and least substantial of materials and least expensive method of installation (including roof deck).
