How To Seal 5th Wheel Roof

I show you how to seal rv roof seams yours.

How to seal 5th wheel roof.

Taking care of an rv roof is a simple process but it can be fairly time consuming and dangerous if you don t take the proper precaution. If you read an article about resealing your rv roof and it says to get up on the roof with some silicone sealant to reseal a rubber roof the author does not know what they are talking about. By cleaning the roof of your rv at least once a year you ensure that the material will last much longer and keep your unit free of leaks and damage. Place the thin gauge aluminum over the hole in the roof.

Tin snips cut flashing with ease and produce the cleanest lines. If you have a wooden roof on your rv you may want to change this by replacing it with a more traditional type of roofing material. Spread the sealer all over the area that needs a patch lay a piece of fiber glass tape over the patch cover it with more sealer. Otherwise seal the areas around the screws and nails and protect any corners or seams with trim.

That s all there is to it. Replace any wood panel that is starting to show signs of rot and repaint any areas that haven t been recently painted. Clean the area using denatured alcohol and add new sealant over the area that is cracked. With the right methods and materials you can keep your.

Cut a piece of aluminum flashing bigger than the hole in the roof. Press it firmly in the center and around the edges to release trapped air.