The roof takes the worst of the Arizona sun. We scrub it clean, check the seams, and treat it.
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The roof takes the worst of the Arizona sun and it is the part most owners never see. We get up there, scrub it clean, look over the seams, vents and sealant around every roof penetration, and tell you straight if something needs attention. Then the roof gets treated, or recoated if that is what it needs.
The roof takes the worst of the Arizona sun and it is the part owners see least. Dicor, a major maker of RV roofing and sealants, recommends cleaning an RV roof at least four times a year and warns against cleaners with petroleum distillates, harsh abrasives or citrus ingredients because they can damage the membrane. We clean EPDM, TPO and fiberglass roofs with roof-safe products and a brush, rinse well, and let the surface dry before any sealing.
Once it is clean, we inspect every seam and every penetration: vents, skylights, the air conditioner base, antenna mounts and the front and rear edges. Forest River's owner manual says roof components should be inspected at least twice a year so seams and seals are not cracked or worn, and Keystone suggests checking every 90 days. Caulk that has cracked, pulled away or turned yellow gets cleaned out and replaced with a compatible lap sealant.
When a roof is past spot repairs, we can recoat it. Timing matters in this climate. Dicor's own guidance is not to coat a roof in direct sunlight, because the coating can cure too quickly and flake, so we plan coating work for a cooler part of the day. Dicor also notes its lap sealant is waterproof within about four hours and fully cured in about 30 days, so we tell you what to expect afterward.
Roof sealant breaks down in the sun, so it is worth a look every season, and before and after the monsoon here. Your RV maker's manual gives its own schedule, and that is the one to follow.
Yes. Cracked or yellowed caulk around roof penetrations gets cleaned out and redone.
Dicor recommends cleaning the roof at least four times a year. Forest River says to inspect roof components at least twice a year, and Keystone suggests every 90 days. In a hot, sunny place like Pinal County, erring toward more frequent checks is sensible.
Yes. We clean out the failed caulk around vents and other penetrations and reseal them with a lap sealant that matches the roof material.