What Is The Best Sealant For A Mobile Home Roof?

 

Water is the most damaging force of Mother Nature on earth and your RV roof is the main line of defense against it. Preventive maintenance and inspections helps a lot but even the most maintained roof will wear out and will eventually begin leaking. Different mobile homes have different roof structures that call for different materials and different techniques for repair and replacement. 

Two Designs for Mobile Home Roofing

1.       Flat and Bowed Roofs

Mobile homes built before June 1976 usually have flat or bowed roofs, covered with sheet metal or asphalt coating. Flat RV roofs are supposed to be coated every couple of years or so, based on the manufacturer's recommendations. Coating the roof provides two benefits; the coated roof reflects harmful UV-rays and second it prevents the roof from leaking. Repairs and maintenance can extend the life of the roof but eventually the entire roofing system will need to be replaced.

2.       Peaked Roofs

Mobile homes manufactured after 1976 generally have more pitched, or peaked roofs. Peaked or pitched roofs are often covered with traditional asphalt shingles or metal roofing panels, much like traditional frame-built homes. Structurally, the roofs are formed with standard trusses fabricated with a fairly shallow pitch.

“Roof over” Repair Solutions

1.       DIY Seamless Rubber Roof

A seamless rubber roof is actually a thick coating of liquid rubber e.g. (Liquid Roof Coatings) spread evenly on the roof. Before you apply Liquid Roof, you first have to clean the roof and remove any old sealant. Also the seams and vent flashing are sealed with a rubber neoprene product. Seamless rubber roofing is DIY roofing easily applied by the homeowner.

2.       Membrane Roof

A variety of different flexible membrane materials can be used to overlay the existing roof. These are generally installed by professionals, not by DIYers or owners. EPDM, PVC and TPO membranes can be installed over the existing membrane. Membrane roof-overs are relatively rare on peaked roofs as metal and traditional shingles roofs are used much more often. 

3.       Corrugated Metal Roof

Installing a corrugated metal roof is the best option of all. It involves the cutting and fitting sheets of corrugated roofing onto wood battens installed against the old roof. It is a simple DIY project, and also a fairly inexpensive one. Many new roofs will cost less than $1,000.

Conclusion

Repairing RV roof is not complicated as many may think. When it comes to RV, a DIY owner can usually tackle most of the issues. Liquid Roofing the RV only requires a steady hand a bit of hand practice. All you have to do is to follow the instructions on the container, clean and prep the roof, and, most importantly, be safe when working on your roof.

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Is RV repair essential?

 

As Covid-19 pandemic is creating havoc across the USA, RVers are also urged to not to skip their RV roof maintenance as RVs are also currently being used as COVID-19 mobile test centers and temporary quarantine quarters because they provide a safe, controlled environment.

RV Dealers Association RVDA has also sent a letter to President Donald Trump and Vice President Mike Pence detailing how essential services are provided to the nation by the RV dealers in the wake of the COVID-19 virus outbreak. In the letter to President the RVDA has urged the government to put RV repair, maintenance, and sales facilities under essential operations when federal, state, and local officials impose certain requirements due to the coronavirus outbreak.

In short avid RVers should not skip RV roof maintenance amid Covid-19 pandemic particularly if their RVs have a pesky leak. Fixing RV roof leaks with RV Liquid Roof Coatings is very easy but some leaks may not be evident and finding them for an un-trained eye can be difficult.

 

Where to Start with Camper Roof Leaks

The Roof – if your RV roof has water marks then chances are that your roof has sustained a quite a bit of damage. You can easily find holes and cracks right away and can start from there.

Flashings and Vents – while on the roof check around any opening on the roof like air vents and skylights. If the caulk around theses openings is loosening or peeling off, then you have to re-caulk these areas otherwise your RV IS open to a massive water leak.

The Ceiling –

If water leak is not evident on the roof then you have to look inside the RV e.g. ceiling. Check the ceiling and wall for any wet spots, watermarks, or areas where the wallpaper has started to wrinkle and peel away. With these marks you can easily track the source of a leak.

Cabinets and Storage Bins – Don’t forget to find leaks inside the storage areas and the cabinets. Double-check the corners where the cabinet meets the roof, as this is where you’ll most likely find signs of damage.

The Laminate – Once you’ve thoroughly inspected the roof and inside of your RV, now it’s time head back outside and give it a good walk around. Look for any signs of the laminate starting to peel away. If you notice any slight wrinkles and ripples from the side of your camper, it means water has started leaking between the walls and the outer shell of your camper.

The Next Steps

Once you have identified leaks it’s time to start the repair process as soon as possible. Using a liquid roof coating like RV Liquid Roof Coatings you can easily repair damage done to the roof and prevent issues down the road. Liquid roof creates a water tight seal that will keep water from seeping into the RV and works as a long-term patch to keep your roof in tip-top condition.

 

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