PICTURES now addeded... FlexArmor roof replacement

[Bill_Diana]

See pictures on Page 2 of this posting.

I'm thinking about getting the motorhome roof replaced with FlexArmor. Can anyone here give their opinion or experience?

Click here for FlexArmor website.


Any idea what this might cost per linear foot?

Thanks for the help.

[Bill_Diana]

Spoke with David earlier today and he said the motorhome will be ready for pickup tomorrow morning. He was kind enough to email some pics to me. Hope I can post these pics properly.

The picture illustrate the extensive prep detail. The finished roof was difficult to photograph because it is so while. When I get the motorhome back home I'll try to take some pictures. Looks great!!!

[John_Joey]

Bill/Diana wrote:
The Georgie Boy motorhome is still running strong and we have learned to "love" her.

Bill

We did ours also, and many times since wished we still had her. I can fully understand your logic.

I did notice on ours that the cap to rubber roof over the passenger seat seemed to be a weak link. You might ask them to pay a little more attention to that area.

Safe travels,
John

[mlts22]

I heard about Rhino's Eco-Coat about 2-3 years ago, with the same page mentioned, and the same video... after that, nothing. I've yet to read someone having their rig done with that or any shops offering that application service.

Epoxy elastomer roofs just make sense. I have seen many products which dry... but there is a big difference between that and a two epoxy which cures (different chemical reaction) and cures into something highly stable and resistant to whatever the road throws at it. Plus, it gets rid of the need to caulk every 3-6 months.

When devices like marine buoys or flight data recorders are made, part of their construction is using epoxy resin, or an epoxy resin composite. This only makes sense for the roof.

[Bill_Diana]

I have seen Rhino on PU beds but never in RV's, so I cannot comment.

Before deciding upon RV Roof.com I had a small sample that a friend gave me. I was impressed with the thickness and the pliable strength. I could not rip the stuff. Then I made a visit to the shop. David, the owner, allow a me and a friend of mine to climb up the scaffolding and inspect a roof that was just completed. That sold me. It looked awesome and very professionally done.

I'm anxious to see our motorhome this Friday. I think an added benefit is going to be insulation from the sun and be much quieter when raining. I think too it is going to add a solid feeling to the motorhome when travelling. Time will tell.

[pnichols]

Bill/Diana wrote:
'm thinking about getting the motorhome roof replaced with FlexArmor. Can anyone here give their opinion or experience?

I wonder how FlexArmer differs from Rhino Eco-Coat? I had a thick permanent Rhino liner sprayed on my PU bed well over 10 years ago and it's been tough as steel (no cracks and cannot be punctured through) and all around spectacular - an RV roof anything like this would get my vote.

Here's the link to Rhino's RV roof process:

http://www.rhinolinings.com/news/press-releases/2012/rhino-linings-introduces-long-term-rv-roof-repa...

[Bill_Diana]

John&Joey wrote:
Bill, I had the exact same MH other then it was a Ford. When I sold it the roof was still in good shape. What prompted you to do something to the roof?

John & Joey....

Our MH is now 19 years old but in exceptional like new condition. We give it the very best care. The roof is still in good shape but I feel it is reaching he end of its life. This new roof will out live the MH for sure but will extend the life for the near future. There are no leaks and I do not want a roof leak. Once a roof leak happens it renders the RV useless and repair costs are $$$$$ far exceeding the cost of repair.

We want to continue RV'ing for another 4 or 5 years and this will let the happen without worry about the roof. The motorhome is exposed to the hard Florida sun for 3 to 5 months each year and that causes wear to the roof.

So...that is some of my thoughts why we decided to get the new roof. Oh....also to buy a replacement RV would be $$40 to $50 thousand and for now this seemed to be the better alternative. The Georgie Boy motorhome is still running strong and we have learned to "love" her.

Bill

[John_Joey]

Bill, I had the exact same MH other then it was a Ford. When I sold it the roof was still in good shape. What prompted you to do something to the roof?

[Bill_Diana]

This morning, Tuesday, dropped the motorhome off at the roof shop. Spoke with the owner Dave, and he explained the process. Looks like it will not be necessary to remove the old rubber roof. As I was pulling away from the shop, Dave was driving my motorhome into the service bay to begin the process.

While work is being done we are staying in St Augustine.

I have at least a dozen friends that are anxiously waiting to see my new motorhome roof so they can decide if they want theirs done too.

[RVRoof12]

dougrainer wrote:

RVRoof12 wrote:

dougrainer wrote:
I do NOT like the idea that they do NOT remove the top AC units. That is one place you DO find rotted areas when replacing a roof the CORRECT way. AND, you replace the AC seals and the other appliance mounts. The CORRECT replacement, you replace the roof vents(vent and refer) completely and the sewer vents completely. The only thing not replaced completely is the TV antenna/Sat dome. NOT removing the top appliances is NOT doing the job correctly. The added cost of those parts is less than $200. Regardless of what the FlexArmor shop states. Now, if they give YOU the choice between cheaper and the job done correctly at a higher cost, then I am OK with it. Doug

We just wanted to clarify for people following this thread. We do removed the A/Cs, spray inside the opening and reinstall with a new gasket. We have a specialized system we created for reinstalling roof mounted acs such as those found on Newmars where the bolts are located outside the gasket. When we do your roof the price includes the replacement of all vent pipes and lids, refrigerator base and lid, standard vent lids, camco vent covers and new a/c gaskets. Anything such as satellites and solar panels are also removed and our system that allows as to mount them back without puncturing the roof is used.

If you ever do need to remove or add something, we can spray just that area. We are currently working on expansion and you will start to see authorized applicators in other areas.

Thank you for clearing that up. HOW do you install Sat systems and solar panels without puncturing the new roof????? How do you run the wiring?? Doug

That is a trade secret exclusive to our roof system and is one of the things that makes our system unique.

[Bill_Diana]

When I take it to the shop tomorrow they will evaluate specifically what needs to be done. On Friday night I'll have my first opportunity to post an update here to let everyone know what the final product looks like.

[rvroofinstaller]

oldtrojan66 wrote:
Would it be more foolish than normal to assume that as long as the existing rubber roof is left in place, provided it is sound, just thin? I'm wondering if they strip off the old rubber, or spray over it? thanks

It's a $100 a foot including labor and materials, does not include carpentry rot soft spots ect..

[mlts22]

RVRoof12 wrote:

dougrainer wrote:
I do NOT like the idea that they do NOT remove the top AC units. That is one place you DO find rotted areas when replacing a roof the CORRECT way. AND, you replace the AC seals and the other appliance mounts. The CORRECT replacement, you replace the roof vents(vent and refer) completely and the sewer vents completely. The only thing not replaced completely is the TV antenna/Sat dome. NOT removing the top appliances is NOT doing the job correctly. The added cost of those parts is less than $200. Regardless of what the FlexArmor shop states. Now, if they give YOU the choice between cheaper and the job done correctly at a higher cost, then I am OK with it. Doug

We just wanted to clarify for people following this thread. We do removed the A/Cs, spray inside the opening and reinstall with a new gasket. We have a specialized system we created for reinstalling roof mounted acs such as those found on Newmars where the bolts are located outside the gasket. When we do your roof the price includes the replacement of all vent pipes and lids, refrigerator base and lid, standard vent lids, camco vent covers and new a/c gaskets. Anything such as satellites and solar panels are also removed and our system that allows as to mount them back without puncturing the roof is used.

If you ever do need to remove or add something, we can spray just that area. We are currently working on expansion and you will start to see authorized applicators in other areas.

Thank you for this info. I'm hoping that Texas can get some franchisees for this. The local used RV dealer reps I've chatted with speak highly of this product when used models come in.

[dougrainer]

RVRoof12 wrote:

dougrainer wrote:
I do NOT like the idea that they do NOT remove the top AC units. That is one place you DO find rotted areas when replacing a roof the CORRECT way. AND, you replace the AC seals and the other appliance mounts. The CORRECT replacement, you replace the roof vents(vent and refer) completely and the sewer vents completely. The only thing not replaced completely is the TV antenna/Sat dome. NOT removing the top appliances is NOT doing the job correctly. The added cost of those parts is less than $200. Regardless of what the FlexArmor shop states. Now, if they give YOU the choice between cheaper and the job done correctly at a higher cost, then I am OK with it. Doug

We just wanted to clarify for people following this thread. We do removed the A/Cs, spray inside the opening and reinstall with a new gasket. We have a specialized system we created for reinstalling roof mounted acs such as those found on Newmars where the bolts are located outside the gasket. When we do your roof the price includes the replacement of all vent pipes and lids, refrigerator base and lid, standard vent lids, camco vent covers and new a/c gaskets. Anything such as satellites and solar panels are also removed and our system that allows as to mount them back without puncturing the roof is used.

If you ever do need to remove or add something, we can spray just that area. We are currently working on expansion and you will start to see authorized applicators in other areas.

Thank you for clearing that up. HOW do you install Sat systems and solar panels without puncturing the new roof????? How do you run the wiring?? Doug

[mgirardo]

Bill/Diana wrote:
I'm hoping RV Roof will take some pictures as the roof is being done and I will share with everyone here on the forum.

If you ask them and tell them why, I'm sure they will take photos.

-Michael

[Bill_Diana]

Our appointment for the new roof is tomorrow. I'm really anxious to see the finished job which should ad new life to our motorhome.

While the roof work is being done we decided to get a hotel and spend a few days in nearby St Augustine. Happily the weather forecast is looking good for touring the historic district.

I'm hoping RV Roof will take some pictures as the roof is being done and I will share with everyone here on the forum.