How To Determine Rv Roof Type

In this video presented by dicor learn how to correctly determine your rv roof type.

How to determine rv roof type.

For the most part there are two types of synthetic roofing material epdm and tpo. A fiberglass roof is the hardest and most solid type of rv roof. A fiberglass roof is very smooth and even dangerously slick when they get wet so be careful if cleaning. In this informative rv how to video mark polk with rv education 101 demonstrates two methods for determining what type of rv synthetic roof you have.

Each type of rv rubber roof requires slightly different maintenance so be sure to consult your owner s manual for the proper way to care for your roof. They will not flex like a metal roof and feel much different than a rubber roof hard to the touch. In this lesson we teach you how to determine which kind of rv roofing material is on your unit so you can be sure you re using the proper cleaning materials sealants and techniques to get the job done right. Rubber tpo probably the most common material for an rv roof and actually comes in two different types.

There are three main types of rv roofing material and each must be cleaned treated and sealed a little differently. An epdm rv roof ethylene propylene diene monomer or a tpo rv roof thermal poly olefin. Normally it will specify the type of rv rubber roof membrane used on the rv and it will provide cleaning and maintenance instructions and intervals as well. The best way to determine the type of rubber roof you have is to see what your rv owner s manual says.

If you don t have an rv owner s manual or it doesn t specify the type of.