Seal Your RV Roof For Life
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- Опубліковано 1 жов 2024
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How to seal your RV roof with paint and tape. How to Seal an RV roof. How to seal your RV roof for life.
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That tape is way too high $$$ try this, several times more for the money !
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@@RRaucina two totally different kinds of tape.
what's better silicon roof sealing or rubber roof sealing?
We do not endorse this installation. Tape won't stick if not properly prepped AND tape is not a long term solution.
Silicone and duct tape works great you don't need any of it expensive nonsense I just taped the seams and put silicone all over it looks fine and will work great b****
I can not believe that you did not wash the roof?
AMEN Randy!!!
Definitely. Just using a broom won't remove all the dirt. Not even close. If it's not clean, the paint will peel off.
Been living fulltime in a rv for almost 20 years. Welcome to the lifestyle.
That's awesome!!! Where are you located and what type of RV do you have?
Same people wonder why i dont have a house but ive been living in mine so long its my home
Absolutely terrible job. That roof needed to be properly cleaned first with a degreaser and a pressure washer. At the very minimum you should have at least wiped the entire roof down with acetone of 91 percent rubbing alcohol. That coating is not going to hold up long term with all of the dirt under it. After seeing this I'd be afraid to see your handyman repairs.
Let's turn to God Theseasonorg explains the whole bible God bless
Im a flat roofer. I would recommend powerwashing before coating the roof. I would also recommend using 2.5 gallons per 10ftx10ft area
power washing an RV roof would rip it off, not a wise thing
@@williambalyx1053 adjustment to pressure not to destroy but to clean.
Power washing an rv really isn't a good thing to do , it causes water to get in strange places, don't do it.
When can I run my ac after sealing? I can’t find info on this anywhere. I’m in Texas so it’s hot lol
I'm a roofing contractor. We always powerwash the single ply roofs pior to applying a coating system. If the membrane cannot take a cleaning, it shouldn't be coated, but removed and a new single ply system applied. Coatings have there place, but not over a worn out dilapidated roof.
The reason you scrub and wash your RV roof before you coat is 1 you want a really clean surface for it to adhere to( it will bubble up and detach from the surface over time) and 2 so you don't roll your dirt all through your coating(makes for unprofessional Grey and black swirly patterns in the coating).
How do I apply the coatingg then do I brush it on
Cleanliness is next to Godliness
@@michaelf.3846 did you not watch how he applied it in the video?
It also appears he applied the tape before sweeping even ! That can't be good.
As a rv tech, I cringe at some of the things I see people do to their rigs…this being no exception.
Painting ours today. Pressure washed a few days ago, and applying tape now. Wish us luck!! Thanks for the vid.
Best of luck!!!
Approximately how much was it per gallon?
I’ve always wondered why trailer manufacturers don’t just put one big sheet of aluminum on the roof. Instead of a rubber membrane that eventually wears out. Most people would gladly pay extra for that!
Weight. Older RVs actually had aluminum roofs but they added a bit of weight up high vs the rubber membranes.
@@TyphoidSnaily Not weight as much as cheap
Newer ones have better roofs. Older ones were built so cheap that they couldn’t handle having weight on em.
@@TyphoidSnaily not the weight at all. There a many campers that have the hard shell roof.
They do
Thank you, I am a 59 year old woman living in my 1997 RV and I love it, I watched your video on painting the roof and it helped me so much, thanks, Happy Holidays to you and yours 💜
Seems like a semi-decent approach, but why in the world would you not clean the entire roof (soap, scrub, dry, etc) before painting? That newly-painted roof looks terrible, and I can’t imagine the paint is going to adhere to a dirty roof.
Liquid roof sealers are crap. You have to pull off the old TPO and replace it with thicker TPO. Smear liquid over a bad roof and roof AND liquid will just come off. This is a lie!
If your RV is more than 5 years old, I would buy new skylights, etc because they will be getting a littl yellowed and brittle by then. Easier to replace before you seal for life.
With most trailers made these days it’s a losing battle trying to keep them water tight. They’re not made to last like the old Air Streams.
@@thenoneckpeoplerepresentat8074 air streams are literally built differently, they use an aluminum exterior, and at seams use a special type of lap sealant, that does eventually fail, even older ones, cause they use the same build style as when they started the business decades ago, now these roll on style sealers are junk, any time one shows up at the shop for a new roof, especially when they have flex seal, i charge nearly double for a roof, that stuff sucks, as far as eternabond, it has its applications, but using it in place of lap seal will eventually wear down the bond and a leak will occur
@Keyzer Soze eternabonds place is for slideout seam, works great in that application because you can operate slide and not worry about it getting everywhere like dicor, self level dicor on top of roof, pro flex and non sag dicor for sides of RV, think of windows, compartment doors ext. The one to stay completely away from is silicone, it does not bond to rubber and in my experience has not lasted the way pro flex has.
Move into your RV and rent out your house. Dont sell it. Homes have equity and go up in value. RVs do not.
Should actually use a proper cleaner after hosing the roof off, scrub the roof with the liquid cleaner, hose it off and let completely dry BEFORE painting with rubberized compound. It will Not stick to a dirty non cleaned correctly roof..... this is coming from a 19 year certified RV tech, if you are going this route at least do it correctly please.
I'm seeing that the coating you used insists on a primer for EPDM rv roofs. But you didn't use a primer. I'm curious if it's truly necessary.
Did not see any cleaner being applied or power wasing.thses 2 steps will result in a much better job.bottom line:too cheap and lazy.!
My grandparents gave me there 93 skyline nomad. It doesn’t leak now they had it renovated but just in case! Thanks bud.
I clean mine with spray9 before the coat ,fiberglass roof ,my 25' live in was built in 1975 still solid, still doesnt leak , rainforest, west coast
canada ,lovin' life
Did you use this particular sealant? And did you do what he did?
But did you also apply sealant after? I live on Vancouver island as well
@@kimberlyn7778 no I used a rubberized paint from home hardware, about $70 a gallon , double coated my 25' with it
I've never bought from places like Amazon , nor will I
@lq5028 Okay, thank you. Did you have to prime beforehand or do anything else besides clean it?
do you know how many gallons you used Or even what it's called?
I'm by myself in a banana 34 foot fifth wheel.
I have no idea how to guesstimate so I just have been trying to ask questions and research as much as possible.
Thanks for any help.
@@kimberlyn7778 no just swept off the pine needles, spray9 , rinse and coat ( I used a little roller , the zip roller I call them)
You should of atleast washed the dirt off first, any handyman should know that.
Why do you believe washing removes more dirt than sweeping and blowing with a leaf blower like he did?
@@elsagrace3893 you can’t be serious but just in case you bathe with a leaf blower; the scrubbing action combined with soap attaches the dirt and oil to the hydrophobic molecules in the soap, lifting away the oil and dirt that was left behind.
He said he cleaned it with alcohol first
@@tammy3458 year old, but wth. He cleaned seams with denatured alcohol, listen again. He swept and blew off top. Paint over dirt and expect seperation. Works same as elastomeric top coat, does not adhere to dirt. Common sense.
@@tammy3458 Only under the bits he taped.
Wow.. U never actually cleaned it.. Painting over dirt.. Doesn't stick. That really needs to be.. Replaced..
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But, good luck to you.
Thanks for your input! Getting debt free was the most freeing thing we could have done and has allowed us to start multiple businesses and invest quite a bit!
I would REALLY like to see what this roof looks like in a few years, especially around where the tape was coated with the roof paint.
Don’t worry, it won’t take a few years.
Yeah wouldn't a silicone caulk work much better? Tape seems kinda dumb
@@garrettjones8017 sillicone breaks down in sunlight, use dicor lap sealant
@@coler154 OK cool I'll check it out! Gotta do this for a customer soon appreciate the tip
@@garrettjones8017 Actually, there are silicone sealants made for exterior use. Many of the manufacturers are now using silicone sealants on the roofs. In addition there are now silicone coatings for commercial buildings. Eterna-kote is a 100% silicone roof coating and is recommended for RV applications. Can be purchased at several retailers.
Should you use henry tropicool on the slide outs? That's what I did since its a roof that sticks out almost all the time when parked. Its a bit too late to ask, but is that good?
How about washing the roof? And you don’t know the name of the tape?
Jeez video all you did was paint it you didn’t reseal it… I just wasted my time watching you paint a roof.. wow!
Thanks for tuning in, the reseal was the tape and paint. Have a great day!
Hi what materials do you recommend when switching out the roof due to a bad leak in front and back
Thanks for the video Honest Lee. I'm wanting to seal my work trailer and I'll probably use this. Appreciate you sharing. Hope the debt free journey brings you to your desired destination!
Hey that's a great idea! This will work on any roof so good plan! Thanks! So far everything is working great! I appreciate your comment!
Guys like this keep us busy! See you soon.
The concern I have is a lot of people want to be UA-cam stars and show folks how to do repairs. Folks tend to trust them...well of course, they got a UA-cam channel....and then the repairs fail and cause more damage. If any product you intend to use says RV on it.... DON'T USE IT!
So what would you use to reseal a roof?
@@justinhc123 Carlisle makes Dicor. Carlisle is a major player in the roofing game. They also make a SS elf leveling product. I would use that instead of the cheap Dicor. The caulk is a commercial grade lap sealant. You should be able to find it at your local commercial supply house.
@@RVROOFINSTALL thank you!
Looks like you shoulda replaced the roof, I suspect rot.
Very very important to clean / dry sweep .
The only way to guarantee 💯 % adhesion.
Maybe ?
I just don't know.
Why didn't your really scrub and wash that roof before applying the coating? It would have given a good surface to "bite" withiout the dirt being in the way. And why did you not give it the second coat like the directions say?
I felt it was clean enough after blowing it and I didn't want to get it wet without painting it because I didn't want to risk water leaks. I will be doing a second coat in the spring. We also had a lot going on so I didn't have as much time to devote to the trailer as I would have wanted because selling everything in your house in a few weeks is a lot of work. I appreciate your comment!
@@handymanjourney the tape was on before you swept and blew it off
@@WilliamLopez-ys2gs yes, I applied tape and the blew it off
@@WilliamLopez-ys2gs he mentioned he used the alcohol and cleaned it before putting the tape down.
Not to criticize anything but am genuinely curious to see how this held up. I know there wasn't much time available to put into it but the directions clearly state this must be washed down, not just broomed off. Most importantly, you are missing the primer the manufacturer states must be laid down first on EPDM roofs (curiously primer not needed if its going on metal roof).
I agree, EPDM needs primer, TPO not. What is it here?
Roofer here step one is power wash the roof off 😂 and that's why I get so much work from people who hired a "handyman" to fix their roof!
You’re not supposed to pressure wash an rv roof.
@@David-hn5ry oh please, you do understand that pressure washers have different tips? Yeah you don't want to use a powerful tip, heck you don't even have to pressure wash it but at least wash it with soap and water and a hose! You don't want to put a coating over a layer of dirt, that is just plain stupid!
@@2agunguy5 yea no shit but you don’t pressure wash an rv roof. PERIOD
@@David-hn5ry you can pressure wash with the correct tip and if you know the correct distance to keep the wand, but you sound like a dipshit so you should probably hire a professional 😉
Yeah let’s pressure wash our rig that’s leaking, hmm what a smart guy
Cuanto se cobrará por ese trabajo? Mi RV es pequeño de 20 pies
No encuentro a nadie que me ayude 😥
You can do it yourself, it's pretty easy
Clean first before the tape... Can't believe that...
😂
If your on property
Pole barn and done
This a joke
Your pole barn reduces all sun damages leaves and mold
And can back her in
Pole barn and done
Plus noise reduction
Nearly none
Folks grade one
With buck teeth and no upper lip😂🎉😂🎉
Hey if your going to do it do it right the first time
How do you do the side of the roof. Like the 3" of the roof cap that is on the side of the rv
Tape that can lose adhesion before painting it? I don't know, i am in the process of taking off a bunch of tape on my rv roof that has come up and resealing with self leveling. It makes more sense to properly seal the vents with self leveling and then painting over it with the coating. Tape just won't last for years, let alone life. Tape is a temporary fix
Need to power wash first not just sweep
Big duh 😂
Not true. Pressure washer can be to much water and pressure and makes things worse
Wax and grease remover after a general wash is the best method
Alcohol
You never power wash a roof liner, especially an old one.
If im over 200 lbs will the ceiling cave in?
No you should be fine unless the roof has dry rot. I would go up there and feel it out on your hands and knees
Thank you for the heads up
'sup dood?! Just got done peeling the membrane off our '01, it was trashed! Now to get some new fittings, tape, trim, skylight, patch material....
Some commentors are saying the seal wont last because you didnt wash the roof and just broom cleaned it. Curious to know how it held up.
We sold it a few years back but it was strong!
Thanks for the great video! Question, if you have to replace any of the sky lights like the one over the bathroom, how difficult is it to replace if you have taped it and rubberized it? What issues would the introduce if any?
I believe it would be fairly easy to cut the tape and replace the unit and then re tape after
Do I need to remove the torn membrane 1st? Or do I roll right over it?
roll over it
Thanks
So the tape goes right over the old sealant or do you scrape old sealant off around vents first?
The tape goes right over the old sealant
@@handymanjourney does the tape come off afterwards? Can you purchase tape at RV center instead Amazon?
@@threedawgz6559 Yes
This is so awesome! Congratulations on your journey to being debt free!
Now place a roll of36x75 fiberglas self stick screen type membrane and recoat x2. Adds several years life. Red devil mesh at amazon and 5 gallons white roof coat at H Depot - @73$ delivered.
Interesting idea... I wonder how much weight that'd add.
@@GeoffWhittaker Probably no more than a fat relative tag along, likely less.
Is it flexible enough not causes cracking because roof is not fully rigid?
I am wondering what mesh does? Does it act like fiber on fiberglass? Any preference on what brand of white roof coat? I did some research and found Henry Enviro-white as highly rated.
@@ronmelliad7327 Exactly, this is like the rebar for cement, but flexible
Why would you put the bond tape over old caulking without replace the vents, skylights first?
There is no need to do this, just use a rubber roof cleaner/conditioner once a year is all you need and way cheaper.
If you have things that are already cracked this is the way to go
Wish i could walk on it like that, mine I'll fall through it, but that's mostly cause i weigh 250 😶
You should be able to walk on your RV roof even if you're 250 lb, if it is that week you may have a lot of dry rot going on!
I've got a 03 jayco legacy tandem AXLE 5fifth wheel RV with 4 slide outs I started on the rubber roof my roof looks good but I'm going to paint it before this winter 2022
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Thanks for the walkthrough.
I hope you're getting rich off the Amazon links.
What did you do for the ends of the travel trailer where the roof meets the front panel? Tape over it and then paint over? Or did you do something else?
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Hi it looked like your didn't use any cleaner before applying the paint, is it not required for this product?? Thanks for your response and video Mike
I was advised to use a rubber coating on the roof of a cargo trailer i was hoping to turn into a home.
But im likely buying a travel trailer to turn into a full time home, and need to winterize it and reinforce the roof.
Either way im going to be doing this, so i appreciate the video.
Right on man I just bought some Eternabond tape!
what about branches scratching the roof? Does it peel off?
Nope, haven't seen it peel
Would this be ok to do on an older rig with an aluminum roof? Like a Toyota dolphin?
Leave me a comment with your thoughts on the RV roof repair!
You didn't even wash the roof ? You broomed it . This is a lifetime roof if you're 99 years old and plan on living to 99.5
Is it typically safe to walk on the RV roof? I want to seal my roof, but concerned about walking on the roof.
Yes, it is safe unless you have dry rot up there
@@handymanjourney Awesome! Thank you.
So 4 years later do you have any feedback on how the product held up?
We no longer own the trailer but I have no reason to believe it has failed
I’m skeptical about getting on my camper roof as there is not a ladder for it. Thoughts?
You will need to use a separate ladder
Guys I have a Chevy g 30 Mobil traveler, should I use this?
Don't use sealant tape, just why?
What would you recommend
@@handymanjourney dicor self leveling for flat surfaces and non sag for vertical surfaces. Tape peels overtime and then when you attempt to remove it, it more than likely tears the membrane.
Can you use acetone to clean or wipe the roof?
What about teardrops with and aluminum sheets?
I plan on doing this to my 2020 Rockwood 5th wheel this summer after I developed separation right behind the front fiberglass shield. Plan on keeping the old vinyl roof on as I’ve stabilized it with eternal bond tape and aluminum thresholds, does it make a difference what type of vinyl it has as to the rubber sealant. Also, I heard a hot sealant (whatever that is?) is better. Is your roof still holding up?
I'd love to do this myself, but I'm concerned about weight (me) being on the roof. I'm about 250lbs, but even you (who seems a good bit lighter than me) - I can see your roof flexing @1:55. Would it be safe for someone of my stature to be on my roof doing this? My trailer is fairly new - a 2018 Hideout 26LHSWE
Did you use the roof seal on the slide too?
That tape is crap. Breaks down in heat in a year . Roofing with torch on is best. Roofers use on homes and it's a 50 year roof with properly applied torch on roofing. All these RV paint and RV roof stuff is crap long term. Stick with what we roofers use on residential and commercial projects. MY RV has best roof of all RVs I'm sure
How is an RV life during "Lockdowns"? I bid a lot better. One of the fastest growing businesses
Going good. We are living on our cousins property!
Good for you! My rent is due in 18 days!
Lifetime?
How can someone state something the manufacturer would not state.
It's just a title, obviously you will need to re coat at some point. Thanks for your comment
He click baited you lol
I never reccomend that tape around items that need to be replaced. Fans ACs skylights because if they break and you need to replace them the tapes a pain to remove. I use the tape for caps and sides of the roof and slide roofs
How long does it take to dry with the first coat?
How far does one gallon of the sealer go? How long is the rv?
Did you even watch the video? As he states it very clearly as he’s applying the sealer.
Don't even concider buying any RV that doesn't have a single piece roof, it's like buying acer with a sun roof, they all leak eventually.
Do not walk or stand on your travel trailer roof...
I am surprised you didn't clean the surface before putting on the coating. I would think after a while it would start to peel off.
How hot or warm does the outside temp need to be for one to seal coat their Motorhome Roof ? Does it need to be a warm temp, hot temp ? I live in Central Delaware, and am in the process of paying off a 1991 Fleetwood Flair 22 foot Motorhome. I noticed that the wind has recently wreaked havoc with the outer edges of the roof, so I was wondering if the roof can be coated while the outside temps are in the mid to upper 40's to low or mid 50's, or if the outside temps need to be much warmer for the seal coat to dry properly ? I am planning on getting some really large size tarps to throw up over the Roof and tie down until I can get the roof properly seal coated.
Just saying, why not clean the roof first then put tape and everything else .
How is your RV roof now? I didn’t see you had primer on. Thanks advance if you update this.
hi, i just bought the same rubber liquid, and i found a primer (Yellow contenant.same brand) so what do you suggest me please, do i need a primer before the coating ? Thank you
Sweeping without washing ; not so smart your leaving behind to much dirt won't seal as well
that's my opinion and sticking to it.
I don't have a RV but I will do this if I should ever own one - thanks
-Tom f4collector
Hey your welcome Tom! I was really pleased with how it turned out with the tape and then the painting!
Used this, cleaned well with the pre cleaner, then the RV rubber roof products and its been peeling for 3 years, it's a mess!
Roof paint you used in vid is dif in the link
Got a 2007 nomad trailer just found a leak an didnt know what to do so thank you so much for this video❤️
I wonder if this stuff is similar to the "black mammy" tar-like stuff that is used in the southeast, where I'm at. Interesting. Hey, what was the name of the paint sprayer you used in the first video?
Might be. Is that stuff used on rv roofs? This stuff is pretty thick and sticky so could be. I am not sure let me look into the name of that sprayer
@@handymanjourney We use black mammy on everything we need to seal. I've personally never used it on an RV roof, but I'm not sure why you couldn't...other than it being an excellent heat absorber (which is an issue for those living underneath it).
Haha very true!!
@@eazzzye2003 If it is designed for house rooftops, it may not be flexible enough for the moving seams on an RV and might be more likely to crack early.
Nice video but mentioning “putting the links in the description” over and over was very annoying. We get it, you get a cut of it!
No people, definitely not something that lasts a lifetime, use your common sense, pressure wash and roll every other season
It says to give it 2 to 3 coats that would mean 15 gallons for my 30 foot 5th wheel correct?
Did you not use the primer first?
It is so fun to watch zoomers try to help...on their first try at experience. Dunning kruger
My rv is 1999 holiday rambler we just purchased this and do we paint over the original or what do we do when we go about this?
For life? Really? That's a bold statement, are you sure it's protected for life afterwared?
He left out a very important step. After you sweep/blow off dust. You get a clean mop head, and bucket with wringer. You put water in bucket once on roof, you add bleach about 1 1/2 cup to water. You wring out mop head as best as you can, and mop the roof, keep dipping in bucket and wring out mop head throughout entire roof cleaning. This does two very important things. It cleans and diseneffects, kills any living organism, and stops any mildew. The next critical step, they did not do. You mop length wise from front to rear, when applying elastometric paint. After first coat, you mop from left to right . This does two very important things. You ensure total 100 percent coverage, but you also are changing the roller nap finish for dranage from left o right from rain. The roof must be perfectly dry, after moping with bleach, before applying paint.
So mop front to back then left to right before painting. Paint one coat front to back then second coat left to right?
Sp its ok to walk pn the roof? I always thought RV roof would collapse with weight on it
Is a pop out done the same way? Thank you so much for posting! ❤❤❤❤❤