EDPM roof seal-coat

[Fiftybucks]

I have a 2003 27 Keystone Outback with EDPM roof. I is still in fair condition, no apparent leaks, but I have read here, that the roof needs attention about every 10 years, and mine is overdue. What is the recommended product to prepare for the EDPM coating, and what have others used for the coating product, and rollers, and cleanup if I drip.. I will certainly drip.

[westend]

EPDM has a real long lifetime, especially if not in the desert Southwest. Eternabond, applied correctly, is the best roof sealant available.

[janechucknicode]

Fiftybucks wrote:
I have a 2003 27 Keystone Outback with EDPM roof. I is still in fair condition, no apparent leaks, but I have read here, that the roof needs attention about every 10 years, and mine is overdue. What is the recommended product to prepare for the EDPM coating, and what have others used for the coating product, and rollers, and cleanup if I drip.. I will certainly drip.

If it were mine, I would certainly call a good near dealer, and ask. Or email The Keystone factory for a Kestone dealer near you.
Cheers and happy travels.
Chuck

[Fiftybucks]

thx spoon059... i was going to apply some of that Eternabond tape as a extra precaution. perhaps that is all i need to do. there have been no previous roof repairs, or leaks. just do not want to have an issue in the future.

I did just now read thru the Liquid-Roof online material, and watched a video or two. I might try the Eternabond tape for now.

[spoon059]

Fiftybucks wrote:
I have a 2003 27 Keystone Outback with EDPM roof. I is still in fair condition, no apparent leaks, but I have read here, that the roof needs attention about every 10 years, and mine is overdue. What is the recommended product to prepare for the EDPM coating, and what have others used for the coating product, and rollers, and cleanup if I drip.. I will certainly drip.

The roof doesn't need anything unless something is wrong with it. Either caulk the seam where it meets the sidewalls or use Eternabond. Anything else isn't necessary unless its leaking. There is a LOT of advice on this forum that comes from people trying to justify their personal decisions.

If (IF!!!) your roof needs attention, I have used the Liquid-Roof product and liked it. I had a hole in my rubber roof when I bought it. I cut out the hole and removed rotted wood and fixed it. I used Liquid-Roof, which is a liquid EPDM that forms a one piece repair. It bonds to existing (clean) EPDM rubber roofing and creates a seamless roof. It is a 2 part mixture, you mix them thoroughly and "paint" it on with either a roller or a brush. It dries to the same consistency as your existing EPDM rubber roof. I only did a roughly square foot patch, and it was super easy to do from a ladder against the side of the camper. An entire roof would be a more labor intensive procedure.

If there is nothing wrong with your roof... I would suggest you leave it alone. 10 years ago there were no products for the roof. They recommended you clean the roof with a soft brush and gentle soap and inspect it periodically. So many people DEMANDED a product to seal it, or prevent black streaks, or condition it, etc that companies started making products to meet the demand. There is no need for any of this stuff, but if someone is willing to fork over $6 a bottle for some superfluous product that won't harm the roof... someone will sell it.

[Fiftybucks]

Fred, 5 gallons - how big is your rig?

[Golden_HVAC]

I used this coating, and it did not drip.

http://www.epdmcoatings.com/rv-roof-repair.php

Watch the video clip. It is actually pretty easy. I bought and used a white tyvec suit from Home Depot to protect my clothes, but found that working in shorts was much cooler. You will need chemical resistant rubber gloves to keep it off your skin, but it done not burn, and will come off with water and a little soap and time.

I poured it on and spread it around with a 4" paint brush, and used a coffee cup that I bought at a garage sale for a dime. This scooped it out, and placed a little at a time where I wanted it.

I bought 5 gallons thinking it would do the whole thing, but only went about 1/2 way. Another 5 gallons arrived, and I finished the project with a gallon left over, that I put in the freezer for 6 months. It was still good to repair the sidewall leaks on another RV the next May.

Good luck,

Fred.