What's your recommended roof caulk/sealant?
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Re: What's your recommended roof caulk/sealant?
If it's a rubber roof on your RV, there is a special sealant made for these. It comes in a standard size tube to fit into a caulking gun. DO NOT use anything but this product for rubber roofs - it is flexible and will stay that way for a long time (and it matches the rubber). I would think any RV dealer would stock this material.
EDIT: If the roof has previously been repaired by using silicone sealant, you should completely remove this first.
My class A is nine years old and the surface of the rubber sealant looked very bad, so I started by carefully scraping the old stuff off/out. When I got in a bit, I discovered that the sealant just below the surface was still pliable, soft and in good condition. Typically people use too much of the sealant, and it is often laid on in big gobs.
If it's a rubber roof on your RV, there is a special sealant made for these. It comes in a standard size tube to fit into a caulking gun. DO NOT use anything but this product for rubber roofs - it is flexible and will stay that way for a long time (and it matches the rubber). I would think any RV dealer would stock this material.
EDIT: If the roof has previously been repaired by using silicone sealant, you should completely remove this first.
My class A is nine years old and the surface of the rubber sealant looked very bad, so I started by carefully scraping the old stuff off/out. When I got in a bit, I discovered that the sealant just below the surface was still pliable, soft and in good condition. Typically people use too much of the sealant, and it is often laid on in big gobs.
Grandview Trailer Sa
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Re: What's your recommended roof caulk/sealant?
The sealant is called "self leveling sealant". We do stock it if you need any.
The sealant is called "self leveling sealant". We do stock it if you need any.
Grandview Trailer Sa
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Re: What's your recommended roof caulk/sealant?
Self Leveling is designed for rubber roofs, but it will seal metal also. It will stay pliable for several years.
Self Leveling is designed for rubber roofs, but it will seal metal also. It will stay pliable for several years.
H2H1
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Re: What's your recommended roof caulk/sealant?
well as I was washing the roof of the MH and on 3 r 4 screws holding down the skylight the sealant came off. But after a complete washing I was so tried I didn't feel like going to the store to get a tube of sealant. So in the morning I will go and get some self leveling sealant and do a complete reseal job. I know this site has helps me decide to get the right type. thanks guys
well as I was washing the roof of the MH and on 3 r 4 screws holding down the skylight the sealant came off. But after a complete washing I was so tried I didn't feel like going to the store to get a tube of sealant. So in the morning I will go and get some self leveling sealant and do a complete reseal job. I know this site has helps me decide to get the right type. thanks guys
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Re: What's your recommended roof caulk/sealant?
Roger ,, how do u think i work on the roofs of these things ,, climb up with a ladder????
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Roger ,, how do u think i work on the roofs of these things ,, climb up with a ladder????
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jc2
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RE: What's your recommended roof caulk/sealant?
Have you considered using Eternabond Tape for those roof areas needing caulk?
http://www.bestmaterials.com/roof_repair.aspx
A 4inch x25 or 50ft roll would do.
Have you considered using Eternabond Tape for those roof areas needing caulk?
http://www.bestmaterials.com/roof_repair.aspx
A 4inch x25 or 50ft roll would do.