Eternabond (36" widths) covering the whole roof a reality?

[mlts22]

I didn't know that Eternabond came in 36 inch width by 50 foot rolls. The reason why I found out this was someone I know claiming to use three rolls of this, with a good amount of overlap, to completely reseal their older rig's roof and down the sides a bit. I do know this would be expensive since they cost $500 each, but compared to a new roof, it might be cheaper to go this route.

I've never heard of this. Is this something for real, much even doable by the average person? I do know that one has to be fairly meticulous about how they use a roller to press down and activate the microsealant, and to evenly press down that much width would almost take a steam roller.

If it is doable, I wonder how long this will hold up long-term.

[gmctoyman]

Also available in 48" width .

[h2guy]

Not only the prep require before laying it down, but the action of "rolling" or otherwise "pressing it down firmly" to get sufficient adherence, would scare me off.

[tbred]

downtheroad wrote:
I can't imagine trying to handle a 36" (one yard wide) strip of Eternabond long enough to cover the roof and over the sides some.

I'm certain someone would have to rescue me when I permanently stick myself to the roof.

Ha Ha!! I picture the yellow fly tape we use in the barn!

[Ramair]

why don't you look into rhino liner or other spray on liners that they put in truck beds. I have seen pictures of 5th wheels and TT that have had it done and looks real nice. Cost was approx. 1500-2000 so not much more than you were looking at. Also they do the work not you. lol.. just a suggestion.

[ford_truck_guy]

downtheroad wrote:
I can't imagine trying to handle a 36" (one yard wide) strip of Eternabond long enough to cover the roof and over the sides some.

I'm certain someone would have to rescue me when I permanently stick myself to the roof.

Now that's funny!!! I was just thinking the same thing.. I did the area where my caps hit my roof line with the 6" roll... NO WAY would I wrestle with a 36" wide piece

[downtheroad]

I can't imagine trying to handle a 36" (one yard wide) strip of Eternabond long enough to cover the roof and over the sides some.

I'm certain someone would have to rescue me when I permanently stick myself to the roof.

[Homer1]

I would think prepping an area that size would be very difficult to do. Eternabond requires a squeaky clean prep.

[powderman426]

Mich F wrote:
I don't know why anyone would consider that. It seems if they were capable of doing that, it would be cheaper and easier to put on a new roof.

Also if putting it on over an old roof, a major consideration would be that the original roof material was securely attached as the tape would be bonding to it. Decent roofing material only costs about $6 a running foot in 10' lengths so 3' of roofing material would only be $18 and not $500. Then consider that you would want to run the tape down behind the drip edge and it soon becomes apparent that reroofing is the way to go. Also once you have the old roofing material off I am sure you will find at least one place where the underlayment will need to be replaced. Do it once, do it right. JMO

[Mich_F]

I don't know why anyone would consider that. It seems if they were capable of doing that, it would be cheaper and easier to put on a new roof.