Tree sap on rubber roof

[Skipg]

What the best way to remove tree sap from a rubber RV roof .

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Sfla2 wrote:
You won;t belive this but just put a ice cube on it & it will come right off did it to mine was amazed

Hmmm,
Who'd a thot!

Great tip!
Thanx dood!

[Sfla2]

You won;t belive this but just put a ice cube on it & it will come right off did it to mine was amazed

[Fizz]

I do it once a year.
Hose off the heavy grime then use a long handle bristle brush to give it a good scrub.
Don't over do it or worry about getting every stain.

[camperpaul]

Odds are it is not really tree sap; it's aphid poop (aka 'honey dew').

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In agreement with leaving the tree sap there.
Rubber roofs are tough and last at least 15-20 years with minimum care.

I spray our roof down monthly with water, wipe down with a large towel or mop then spray off and leave to dry.
Nothing else needed for a roof in good condition.

Be sure to keep the gutters and drip caps clean also.

[Garry_Gayle]

I wash my roof with mild soap and water then treat it with 303 protectant twice a year, hopefully the UV protectant will make the roof and caulking along with the vent covers last longer, use it on the slide seals also.

[ksg5000]

I wash my roof once a year in the spring --- when sap gets dry enough it comes off without use of any chemicals. Over the years I view the primary reason for "roof washing" is to examine potential problem areas on the roof rather than getting the roof sparkling clean.

[Dakzuki]

Clay L wrote:
Sap from many trees can be removed by blotting it with isopropyl alcohol and then washing the residue off with a mild detergent and water.

I would be surprised if alcohol would damage the roof but you probably ought to check.

I would never use a solvent on a rubber roof unless the manufacturer says it's OK. As far as the sap, I'd leave it. The less messing around with a rubber roof the better.

[Clay_L]

Sap from many trees can be removed by blotting it with isopropyl alcohol and then washing the residue off with a mild detergent and water.

I would be surprised if alcohol would damage the roof but you probably ought to check.

[tj548]

I agree with leaving it alone. It will eventually dry up and probably just crack and blow away. Chemicals or tools to remove will just damage the roof.

[downtheroad]

Leave it there. You can do more harm by trying to remove it.
A sap free, sparkling white roof is not a requirement for having a good time while RVing.

Do you remove tree sap from your house's roof?