Roof on the Southwind we just bought is flaking like old paint on the sides where they curve over to meet the outer walls. We assume it is a rubber roof but how do you tell? Also, does anyone have an idea on what it would cost to have it resealed vs DIY? Or is this a DIY project? I wish I knew how to upload a photo I have of the roof-anyone want to talk me through trying to put a pic or two up? Maybe i figured it out--here is the top of the roof:
and here is an example of the flaking where the roof curves to meet the outer walls:
and here is an example of the flaking where the roof curves to meet the outer walls:
I would wash it with soap and water then think about applying some of this stuff.
http://www.epdmcoatings.com/rv_roof_repair.html
It is easy to apply, just like painting a room. I bought a coffee cup at a yard sale, and dip it in the thick coating, pour it on the roof, and then spread it around with a 4" wide paint brush. It will stick to the round sidewalls. I have a Fleetwood Bounder, so same type of rubber roof. Mine is a 97.
It comes in a 4 or 5 gallon pail, or 1 gallon if you like. I ended up using 9 gallons to totally coat my roof about 1/8" thick. I expect the roof to last a long time! No more white streaks down the sidewalls either. The factory roof material would leave streaks of white product that fluffs off to keep the roof looking white all the time.
Mix in the hardener, and let it sit 1 hour or so (less if it is over 80F. Then apply, you will have a 4-5 hour pot life before the product starts to skim over in the pail. I actually had 1 gallon left over, and put it in my freezer for about 6 months, then applied some on another RV. It is also holding up well - even after sitting in the freezer all winter!
Once on the roof, it hardens when it is above 55F, or will sit there soft below 55F. A couple of warm days in the sun, and it will become solid!
You could use it as a 6" wide seam filler if you like, and wait on doing the whole RV for another time. But no time like the present! If you coat it all now, while the roof is still in decent shape, you will be doing yourself a favor. Waiting like I did until the roof is in poor shape and leaking - not recommended. There is less material to have the new stuff stick to! And replacement EPDM cost about $4,000 installed at a RV repair place. No thank you!
Some might suggest putting blue painters tape over the awning drip rail, but the product is thick enough that I did not find it necessary in my case.
Good luck!
Fred.
Below are some pictures of my roof being coated.
This is the mount it is held on with three rivets into the frame, and then the bottom half is 6" long aluminum, with nutsert in the upper piece, bolt you can not see from the outside edge pointing inward.
http://www.epdmcoatings.com/rv_roof_repair.html
It is easy to apply, just like painting a room. I bought a coffee cup at a yard sale, and dip it in the thick coating, pour it on the roof, and then spread it around with a 4" wide paint brush. It will stick to the round sidewalls. I have a Fleetwood Bounder, so same type of rubber roof. Mine is a 97.
It comes in a 4 or 5 gallon pail, or 1 gallon if you like. I ended up using 9 gallons to totally coat my roof about 1/8" thick. I expect the roof to last a long time! No more white streaks down the sidewalls either. The factory roof material would leave streaks of white product that fluffs off to keep the roof looking white all the time.
Mix in the hardener, and let it sit 1 hour or so (less if it is over 80F. Then apply, you will have a 4-5 hour pot life before the product starts to skim over in the pail. I actually had 1 gallon left over, and put it in my freezer for about 6 months, then applied some on another RV. It is also holding up well - even after sitting in the freezer all winter!
Once on the roof, it hardens when it is above 55F, or will sit there soft below 55F. A couple of warm days in the sun, and it will become solid!
You could use it as a 6" wide seam filler if you like, and wait on doing the whole RV for another time. But no time like the present! If you coat it all now, while the roof is still in decent shape, you will be doing yourself a favor. Waiting like I did until the roof is in poor shape and leaking - not recommended. There is less material to have the new stuff stick to! And replacement EPDM cost about $4,000 installed at a RV repair place. No thank you!
Some might suggest putting blue painters tape over the awning drip rail, but the product is thick enough that I did not find it necessary in my case.
Good luck!
Fred.
Below are some pictures of my roof being coated.
This is the mount it is held on with three rivets into the frame, and then the bottom half is 6" long aluminum, with nutsert in the upper piece, bolt you can not see from the outside edge pointing inward.
