Roofing questions.
I have 2 TTs, due to finding one with lots more room, quad bunks, and having a better TV. My other trailer sits idle, and I have several ideas of renovating it down the road. I have researched and tried to find as much info as I can on options. This topic relates to the roof.
About 2 years ago, we discovered some nasty water damage at the back of the rig. We ended up taking the siding off, and rebuilt the entire back wall, part of the front wall, about 8 feet of floor, and some of the roof, including 4 beams. Definitely a learning experience, but it's nothing I would be scared of if I had to do it again. It has the EPDM roof, same roof since it was built in 2006. I know I could do a new roof job with afresh roll of EPDM rubber, but I was wondering what else there is and how it works.
I know about TPO, similar is some ways to the EPDM. I have a metal shop nearby that I could likely get a full, one-piece sheet for the roof. How does a roof like that translate to the molding across the top of the trailer that covers and holds the rubber roof in place? The rubber roof folds over the edges and that molding is attached through the rubber, and into the wood at the top of the wall frame. Would the aluminum fold at the edge and go there also, then have to be sealed with lap sealant as it currently does? At the front, would it just be screwed down and then have sealant blobbed there as well? I have tried to find pictures of cargo trailers, semi trailers, new and old RVs of various types, just to get a glimpse at how it is done.
Anyone with experience or own something with a metal roof, any pics and advice is greatly appreciated. Thank you.
About 2 years ago, we discovered some nasty water damage at the back of the rig. We ended up taking the siding off, and rebuilt the entire back wall, part of the front wall, about 8 feet of floor, and some of the roof, including 4 beams. Definitely a learning experience, but it's nothing I would be scared of if I had to do it again. It has the EPDM roof, same roof since it was built in 2006. I know I could do a new roof job with afresh roll of EPDM rubber, but I was wondering what else there is and how it works.
I know about TPO, similar is some ways to the EPDM. I have a metal shop nearby that I could likely get a full, one-piece sheet for the roof. How does a roof like that translate to the molding across the top of the trailer that covers and holds the rubber roof in place? The rubber roof folds over the edges and that molding is attached through the rubber, and into the wood at the top of the wall frame. Would the aluminum fold at the edge and go there also, then have to be sealed with lap sealant as it currently does? At the front, would it just be screwed down and then have sealant blobbed there as well? I have tried to find pictures of cargo trailers, semi trailers, new and old RVs of various types, just to get a glimpse at how it is done.
Anyone with experience or own something with a metal roof, any pics and advice is greatly appreciated. Thank you.
