iquilt888 wrote:
I just spoke to the Rhino folks here in town. At the moment they are unable to do the process due to they don't have a facility that would accommodate a motor home or RV. Plus they told me you can not have any color but black. That seems rather odd to me. Is that a correct statement or does anyone know?
Now to those of you that have had the process done. Just how much weight do you figure the new roof added to your bottom line weight? Since weight is an issue when it comes to mpg and other issues would not want to put something on the roof that the roof supports could not handle.
Well,
I'm not sure how all the other independent installers operate but, the one here in San Diego, basically only applies it in "Silver" or, a reflective version of Silver. As stated quite a ways back, the company can, for a fee, paint the radius edges, all the way around, to match the colors of the coach, if so desired. But, based on their tests, they have determined that the Silver color is the best for reflecting the suns heat and, other elements. And, it has also been stated that, it's a "quieter" roof now because of it.
As for weight, it's not even a consideration. First off, by adding a few pounds here and there, it's not going to make any difference in gas mileage. Second, if they remove a rubber roof, then install theirs, the difference will be minimal.
Again, I've not had it done but have seen several of them at the repair facility where our coach is being repaired for body damage. And, it looks absolutely great.
Scott
msmith1199 wrote:
Fire Up, if this last one was written to me I tried to point out I'm not being critical of this system and if I had a rubber roof motorhome I'd have no problem putting it on. My only question was about the statement, "When done, your roof is "completely" sealed. And there are NO USUAL POINTS TO LEAK!" Obviously there are other holes in the roof and other places that can leak. But otherwise this seems like a good idea.
msmith1199,
Well Sir, my point was/is the fact that, excluding the entry points, i.e. A/C units primarily, the roof is now, (when sprayed) a single, one piece, sealed unit. Of course if a gasket under an A/C unit should fail, then yes, you have potential for migration there. It's just basically a "cap" for the whole roof. In my opinion, it's seriously better than a rubber roof and based on its design, almost better than a fiberglass but, that's debatable. I love my fiberglass roof. So much so that, there's not many like it out there, machine buffed and hand waxed. But, that's me.
Scott
Well Gang,
The prime reason for developing this system was to replace deteriorating or damaged rubber roofs. Most other roofing systems are a bit more tolerable to damage, wear, foot traffic, tree branches and more. But, as I've seen and stated, folks that have those other roofing systems in place, are having the coating applied. This is one of those things that, in my opinion, the benefits seriously outweigh the pitfalls. In that, I'd make sure that, all roof vents, (i.e. plastic plumbing vents and the like) are either new or are in great shape and, I'd take a look at any and all other "what ifs" before committing to having the coating sprayed on.
I'm not selling this process. I simply have had the "Bed liner" done on a few trucks and, this process and chemical is as durable, and long lasting as one can get. The folks at the repair facility where ours is having body and paint work done also stated that if and when something ever needed replacing or repaired, they'd be happy to "Blend in" any and all re-application of the coating, once the item(s) were replaced or repaired.
The answer is simple, one is either interested in it, or, they're not. To me, having basically a "bullet proof" roof for as many years as we'd own it, would surely win over a once in a great while, need to replace an item that was sealed under the coating. And, as stated, the coating can be removed and repaired. Your choice.
Scott
The prime reason for developing this system was to replace deteriorating or damaged rubber roofs. Most other roofing systems are a bit more tolerable to damage, wear, foot traffic, tree branches and more. But, as I've seen and stated, folks that have those other roofing systems in place, are having the coating applied. This is one of those things that, in my opinion, the benefits seriously outweigh the pitfalls. In that, I'd make sure that, all roof vents, (i.e. plastic plumbing vents and the like) are either new or are in great shape and, I'd take a look at any and all other "what ifs" before committing to having the coating sprayed on.
I'm not selling this process. I simply have had the "Bed liner" done on a few trucks and, this process and chemical is as durable, and long lasting as one can get. The folks at the repair facility where ours is having body and paint work done also stated that if and when something ever needed replacing or repaired, they'd be happy to "Blend in" any and all re-application of the coating, once the item(s) were replaced or repaired.
The answer is simple, one is either interested in it, or, they're not. To me, having basically a "bullet proof" roof for as many years as we'd own it, would surely win over a once in a great while, need to replace an item that was sealed under the coating. And, as stated, the coating can be removed and repaired. Your choice.
Scott
