RV Roof Repair

Rv Roof Repair

- Do you need to repair your recreational vehicle? If so, take a look at this short article to find out what you will need if you want to do it yourself. You will find great tips on rv  repair and how to avoid a few pitfalls.

RV Roof Repair - One of the issues with working on your motor home is to avoid is trying to do a repair over a dirty roof. If you have a large area of your RV roof to repair, you will more than likely need a power washer. After using the washer, get a street broom and clean the area until the roof is white or the original color once more. The cleaner on the street broom during this step can be a floor cleaner. If you need it, EPDM cleaners are available. These type of cleaners are extremely flammable and will need to to be used with cotton cloth. Another good tip for the cleaning process is to make sure you clean the oil and grease first before you clean the other things from your RV roof.

Next on the list is to decide the tools you will need. The list is fairly simple and not that expensive. The most important tool is the roller. It will go a long way to choose a roller that will do a good job of rolling on and making the adhesive flow. Another tool is sandpaper for the roof surface or a drill motor with a wire disc on it for larger areas. Two other things for the job are a razor knife ( commonly called a utility knife ) or scissors, and a scraper.

If you did your last few steps correctly the process is simply a matter of applying the new material with the adhesive and rolling it out smooth with the roller. Some coatings and adhesives are going to need to be primed before you put you apply the roof repair products. If the weather is a bit chilly, say below forty degrees Fahrenheit, you may also need a prime coat before the final coat. Another tip that is recommended is that you apply a patch that is two inches larger than the original area needing repair. Cover the screws and flange areas with sealant last.

Saving money involves reading an article like this one. There will be times when you may need a professional if the job gets too large to handle. Now that you know the basic tips on RV roof repair you can go and do it yourself and have a less leaky roof and some piece of mind.