How To Repair An Aluminum Rv Roof

In this informative rv how to video mark polk with rv education 101 demonstrates a quick and.

How to repair an aluminum rv roof.

It is recommended that you talk to your rv service center for the proper specific materials to purchase. Old rv roofs are also susceptible to damage. Usually metal roof repair is done by soldering the same piece of metal to the roof in order to cover holes but aluminum can t be soldered. Rv roof patch is an easy to apply water resistant patch that uses adhesive to stick to your rv roof sealing up the rip or tear.

This is valid for campers motor homes trailer homes or anything else with a metal roof. Sealing an rv roof. Spread the sealer all over the area that needs a patch lay a piece of fiber glass tape over the patch cover it with more sealer. Get some leak stopper which is a rubberized tar repair which you put on with a paint brush or metal.

You can also use a fiberglass patch to cover up a hole on an aluminum roof. What do you do when you get a puncture or tear in your rv roof. You will also need to purchase a can of roof sealer that comes in a quart or gallon sized can along with a two inch wide brush to apply it with. One can walk on the rv roof but keep it to minimal as possible.

On to the repair. I show you how to seal rv roof seams yours. This is why patching them in this manner is the best option. How to seal rv roof seams with dicor lap sealant this is an easy job you can do yourself and have great results.

Fixing an aluminum roof leak may be as simple as applying sealant around a leaking rivet or as complex as having to replace an entire aluminum panel. If you re inexperienced with working with aluminum sheeting you may want to hire a professional to do this for you.