In addition to my slide seals question- Roof question

[Guy_Roan]

What is better for the rubber roofs: The 303 or the Dicor roof protectant ?

guy

[spoon059]

Silence as contrition...?

[spoon059]

I will admit that I was wrong though... the absolute BEST thing for your rubber roof is probably a carport or other secure roofing system that keeps sun and water off your roof. The SECOND best thing is to leave it alone.

[spoon059]

If you have an Alpha Ply TPO roof, like my newer Jayco, this is what they say...
The link to cleaning instructions is down, but they clearly state

Proper care and maintenance of the Alpha Systems Superflex roof membrane is critical to sustain years of trouble-free performance. Normal maintenance is simple, easy and requires no special materials. Periodic cleaning (three to four times per year) is the primary maintenance required.

That is posted at the bottom of this page, from the MANUFACTURER... http://www.alphasystemsinc.com/Product/ProductList/1

[spoon059]

If you have an EPDM rubber roof, this is what the manufacturer states...

No special coating or other surface treatment is required. General maintenance in the form of good housekeeping should periodically be performed to remove debris and leaves, and to investigate the performance of other components.

http://www.epdmroofs.org/what-is-epdm/faqs/general-questions#does

[Guy_Roan]

spoon059 wrote:
Not sure. The BEST thing is leaving them alone and checking your caulk every couple of months. No protectant is required, but manufacturers now offer "products" because so many people feel the need to do "something" to the roof. I just leave mine alone and enjoy camping.

BAD ADVICE, that is not true!

Maybe if you live in the frigid north, but not in the sunny south.
UV rays are the worst enemy of rubber roofs

Guy

[spoon059]

Not sure. The BEST thing is leaving them alone and checking your caulk every couple of months. No protectant is required, but manufacturers now offer "products" because so many people feel the need to do "something" to the roof. I just leave mine alone and enjoy camping.