Rubber roof clean-up

[johnnyP]

I have to replace a vent on my rubber roof (both the cap and the piece attached to the roof).
I know how to do this, but I have to remove the sticky mess off the rubber. What is the best product to do this? (I think it's denatured alcohol, but am not certain).
Thanks,
JohnnyP

 

[Grandview Trailer Sa]

Re: Rubber roof clean-up

You do not have to remove ALL of the sealant before you put the new vent down. I don't like the sound of denatured alcohol on the rubber. May not hurt anything, but just take a putty knife and scrape off the bulk of the sealant getting it as smooth as possible. Install the vent and reseal.

 

[Kirk]

Re: Rubber roof clean-up

While I agree with Ken, let me suggest that you use a plastic putty knife to remove the caulk and the butyl tape from under it.

 

[rjf7g]

Re: Rubber roof clean-up

You may want to buy an extra roll of the sealant tape that came with your vent. When I replaced the vent on my pop-up, I wanted more tape than came with it.