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Adrian2Door
Explorer
Apr 29, 2020

Liquid Rubber Roofing

I was planning on redoing my roof with the liquid rubber roofing. I was wondering if anyone has put it straight onto plywood instead of their old RPDM. I heard if I use multi purpose primer and cover the seams I can put the liquid rubber on to the wood. Does this sound correct and does anyone have experience with using it directly on plywood.
  • joelc's avatar
    joelc
    Explorer III
    Apr 30, 2020
    Just a thought, but even if it does work what about the weight factor added to the RV.
  • jdc1's avatar
    jdc1
    Explorer II
    Apr 30, 2020
    You're going to be sorry. LOL. You would need about 30 coats to make it as thick as the original roof. If you'r down to plywood, I'd be looking at aluminum.
  • ken56's avatar
    ken56
    Explorer
    Apr 29, 2020
    I just had RV Armor installed on my roof. Its not a do it yourself product because the company guarantees it for the life of the trailer and its transferable if you sell the unit. Great product. I think it can go directly on the plywood. Look up the website and call them. Invvestigate Heng's also
  • Lwiddis's avatar
    Lwiddis
    Explorer II
    Apr 29, 2020
    From Heng’s website...Elastomeric 100% Acrylic Roof Coating - Use over asphalt roof shingles, galvanized steel, concrete, wood, polyurethane foam and bitumas built up roof (BURs).

    But I wouldn’t.
  • gbopp's avatar
    gbopp
    Explorer
    Apr 29, 2020
    I'm guessing that it won't work or, won't work very long.
    If it held up (until the warranty expired)I think the RV manufacturers would be doing it to save money.
  • midnightsadie's avatar
    midnightsadie
    Explorer II
    Apr 29, 2020
    in az won,t it melt and run? on a rv roof the easy way is not the best. some how water finds a way in.

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