โAug-16-2020 04:06 PM
โOct-08-2020 05:52 PM
โOct-08-2020 05:46 PM
Hoerschel wrote:
NJRVer said: "Bought a 5 gal bucket at Depot and I only used 1/2 of that for two coats on a 25' roof. It seems really thick when you go to roll it. You would think it isn't going to go far at all, but it really spreads. Looks like I will coat the roof of my cargo trailer now since I have the extra."
NJRVer: An FYI for your consideration... According to Henry's, the appropriate rate of coverage is 1.5 gallons per 100 square feet. You sought to cover 250 sq ft (25' long by 10' wide). If you had 2.5 gallons left from a 5 gallon pail, your application may have been too conservative; i.e., it should have required at least 3.75 gallons +/- to meet their specifications for adequate coverage and protection. You can still add another coat, should you wish, to know you're within spec. Given the elapsed time you just need to wash your roof before hand. In my case, I have a 30' unit and marked the roof with tape in 3 - 100 sq ft sections to ensure I rolled it on evenly. One coat sufficed for me.
โOct-08-2020 04:47 PM
โOct-08-2020 03:26 PM
โOct-08-2020 02:27 PM
โOct-05-2020 02:32 PM
Chuck .. wrote:
First I call Mobile Suit factory and ask once again about roof maintenance. DRV recommend calling Dicor the roof manufacture. Wanting for a response.
Just got the phone with an RV retailer/repair shop in Salem, Oregon that has been here for 30 plus years. They said if you maintain a RV roof you should not have to do anything but clean it each year. Said this;if a roof starts to peel, the hole roof needs the peeling remove and completely re-coated. Doesn't sound like a fun job. Also, once this is done, you will have to re-coat the roof about ever 5 to 6 years.
At this time I do not know the best way to go. Need all the help I can get.
โOct-05-2020 01:53 PM
โSep-28-2020 06:19 PM
Hoerschel wrote:
I would concur with using the Henry's 887 TropiCool 100% silicone after sealing cracks and seams as needed with the Henry's 884 caulk-type 100% silicone tube sealant. After extensive conversations with Henry's customer service reps, I was informed that it is not normally necessary to remove old sealant or dicor. After thorough cleaning using TSP or Simple Green (will NOT leave residue like Dawn dish washing soap), apply the Henry 884 over cracks and gaps, let cure per label directions, and top-off with the thick liquid 887. I just did mine and very happy with results. Lots of work, but saved lots of money, too.
โSep-27-2020 05:32 PM
โSep-08-2020 05:02 AM
pcm1959 wrote:
Wow Chuck. You have one of the few shorter, quality trailers. Probably a keeper. DRV doesn't make anything that short any longer. Anyway, prior to getting my 2014 fiver roof done with RV Flex Armor, all I ever did to any of of my former RVs was Wet & Forget. Spray it on and leave it alone. No scrubbing. I'm done with any roof maintenance whatsoever now, however. Certainly a consideration on your rig.
โAug-28-2020 12:18 PM
โAug-28-2020 10:22 AM
โAug-27-2020 07:56 PM
โAug-27-2020 12:22 PM
C Schomer wrote:
I've done two of my rv roofs with Henry. Previous fiver with 287 and it held up great even in the Phx area for 5 yrs before I sold it. Best things... It stayed very white, had texture-not so slippery, and NO more streaks on the sides.
I did my current fiver last year with 587. It's more reflective than 287 and I can tell the difference, big time! We've camped in hot areas this year, set the t stat on 77 and the one 15k AC cools to set point very easily and it cycles nicely. I also sealed the AC return plenum and wrapped it with FG last year but I think the Henry 587 made the most improvement.
I pressure washed the loose stuff off the rubber, hand scrubbed with scotch brite pad/tsp solution for a great prep for the coating w/o needing any primer. Then fixed all caulk with dicor NON leveling and seams with eterna bond and then two heavy coats of 587. The Henry 887 is all silicone and even more reflective so it's probably worth the extra bucks. Craig
I'll take a recoated roof over the original chalky rubber any day, any time!