Wednesday, June 6, 2007

RV Roof Maintenance

Metal roofs, usually aluminum, are found on many older motorhomes, travel trailers and fifthwheels. Regular cleaning(one or two times a year) and inspection are all that is generally required. A regular automotive wash and wax will work well.

If your motor home, travel trailer or fifthwheel was made in the last 10 years, chances are it has a rubber roof. It's a material called Ethylene Propylene Diene Monomer (EPDM). EPDM manufacturers advise that rubber roof membranes do not require the use of any protective roof treatment or roof protector product. The only maintenance recommended is cleaning the roof four times a year.

If you have an EPDM roof, you may have noticed that the roof surface is chalky. Manufacturers say this is a normal process of age.
Regular cleaning will reduce chalk buildup and minimize white streaks on the sides of your RV. The correct cleaning product is very important for your EPDM rubber roof. Never use cleaners or conditioners containing petroleum solvents, harsh abrasives or citric based cleaners on your EPDM roof. Using such solvents will cause irreparable damage and will most likely void your warranty.

After the roof is clean and before you climb down, be sure to inspect all the roof seams, around vents, etc., to make sure the caulking is still in good condition.

Here are some recommended articles on roof care.

http://www.rvtraveler.com/roof.html
http://www.rverscorner.com/articles/rvroof.html
http://www.protectall.com/artroofcare.htm

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