Not to mention the unknown unseen damage that allows water to start seeping in to do its dirty work.
Hail damaged rv rubber roof.
We ve been through hail storms before most notably at bryce canyon and at cedar breaks national monument but the hail has always been about the size of a pea even at that the thunderous sound on the trailer roof is astonishing.
Another thing to look for when researching rv hail damage is the roofing material.
The rubber roof coating is a special product that is meant to fix leaks repair seams and tears and overall restore the beauty and appearance of an rv roof.
Epdm rubber roof coating for rv.
The rubber roof was always fine it was the aluminum siding and the roof fixtures that were destroyed.
Fiberglass beings to spider web crack allowing moisture inside and very soon that leads to delamination sagging roofs and other trauma to the rv.
We got caught 2 miles from the live oak ridge camground on lake belton tx the last weekend of march and were clobbered by baseball sized hail for over 10 minutes.
Signs of water damage.
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It is intended to help in roof restoration.
But this time considering the storm must have ended at least 30 minutes or even an hour or more before we got back to the trailer the ground wasn t very wet.
As i put together a strategy to protect my camper trailer s new roof from this damaging natural phenomenon i thought i would share what i ve found.
This is one of the most common types of roof coatings around.
Signs of delamination on an rv.
When a hailstones hit roof top air conditioners vents and the rubber coated wood roofs the damage is much more extensive ad similar to hailstorms on houses.
There are two reasons for delamination.
While you re at it be sure to check out our article covering rv weather safety.
Total 14k insurance visited the rv out at the service place had some discussions and reduced the total to 10k but leaving claim open if there is unseen damage.
It can help you fix tears leaks and seams.
Rv servicer reviews the damage roof inside ceiling vents etc.
A rubber roof mounted to a wood frame as commonly found on less expensive rvs is much more susceptible is water intrusion than a one piece fiberglass roof found on higher end motorhomes.
After worked started estimate climbed back up to 12 5 k still leaving open for additional.