Resealing Fiberglass Roof

A tutorial on technique and products used to protect your roof.

Resealing fiberglass roof.

But it s important that you use the right sealant for your type of rv roof. Roofing products group technical service department 1400 union meeting road p. Fiberglass shedding will look like small threads coming off the surface of the ladder. Resealing fiberglass roofs similar to rubber roofs the top coating on fiberglass roofs can oxidize over time causing a flaky chalky look.

Some sealants and chemicals are not recommended for all roof types. Whenever you are working on your rv roof exercise caution. Before cleaning scrape off any loose curled pieces of the coating off. I have a rexhall that has a fiberglass roof that has some spider cracks and a number of other small spots that need to be attended to.

If you ve got an rv with a fiberglass roof take a look at this article for how to remove. They will feel rough to the touch. Sand the rough area until it s completely smooth. After that rub fine to medium grit sandpaper over the surface of the roof.

So make sure to seal only the seams. Ensure that all shedding is removed. I ve been searching but i haven t been able to find information on what product to use to reseal recoat a fiberglass roof. Fiberglass rv roofs oxidize over time just like epdm rubber roofs.

Dicor epdm lap sealant is specially formulated for epdm roofing and it works on galvanized metal aluminum and fiberglass roofs. Completely sealing a fiberglass roof using a paint roller is a bad idea and could create more problems than it solves. How to seal your rv roof. A fall could result in serious injury or death.

Box 1100 blue bell pa 19422 1 800 345 1145 610 341 6212 fax re sealing shingles technical information sheet 119 to whom it may concern. To apply the sealer squeeze it out of the tube using the caulking gun and completely cover the area that is to be sealed. There are numerous reasons or possibilities why the shingles on roofs no longer are sealed or blow off. If your roof is made of another material you ll need to research your specific roof type.

The first thing you want to do is inspect your roof. This article deals specifically with the sealing of items attached to a fiberglass roof. Take a look at your rv roof.