How to repair an rv metal roof.
How often does a motorhome roof need resealed.
Be very careful anytime that you are on the roof of your trailer.
Note if you ever need to climb up and remove debris the typical weight the roof of your rv can take is 300 lbs.
Before epdm and tpo metal was the material of choice for rv roofs.
How often you maintain your roof may depend on where you park your rv and the conditions in which you ve used it.
Household roof coatings will seal a metal roof just fine but the best product by far for metal roofs is kool seal.
This won t make it last any longer though.
The way that i learned how to properly reseal a roof was by attending an rv training center half way across the country.
However most places will charge over 1 000 for the job with larger rvs requiring an estimated 1 500 to 2 000 for a full reseal.
I show you what i do to clean the roof and seal or coat the roof.
Professional rv shops and dealerships do provide a number of maintenance services including resealing.
Rubber tpo probably the most common material for an rv roof and actually comes in two different types.
Clean the roof thoroughly then use a rubber roof sealer to repair any cracks.
How to seal your rv roof.
Once you know the material that makes your camper roof it is now easier for you to determine the kind of maintenance required the frequency and the type of rv roof products you will need to make the maintenance.
During your regular check ups on the roof you need to know what you are looking for in order to recognize the signs of a roof in need of a reseal.
All using bleach dawn and sealant bought from lowes while staying well under 100 for m.
If you fall off of the roof you could have more significant issues than just a leaking trailer.
By keeping your it clear of debris at all times if you ever find that you need to get on top of the roof of your rv to do maintenance of a more serious nature it is one less thing to have to do when time is of importance.
You can cut your rv roof reseal cost significantly to about 1 3 of what they charge by doing the work yourself.
A tutorial on technique and products used to protect your roof.