Recent content by coopooc

So the correct order of operation here is: Clean with a strong detergent and bleach Remove all the caulking with heat and a thick blade putty knife/blade and a rag dampened with mineral spirits Apply a new coating using either EPDM or TPO coating Recaulk using Dicor Any need for the eternabond...

When you say the waffle weave, would that have a leather-like appearance? I don't see a waffle pattern so much as a general texture to it. It certainly is not glossy, that's for sure. I've seen a few videos of the new EPDM membrane and I don't want to dispute you but it looks like a lot of work...

Thanks for looking over the photos! When you say "reroof", what exactly does that entail? Are we talking about a coating of  new rubber? Or, ripping the whole thing off and building a new one. Please please say option 1. I can clean it and apply a new coating myself (I think) but I'm certain I...

Thanks Gary and everyone. I finally have photos. I've attached the area where I think the problem is the worst, it looks like it has brown sealant there for some reason...looks like silicone I'll have to scrape off. I also attached two other areas I'm worried about. The Dicor and...

Thanks everyone. I have those products on order. Unfortunately, I wasn't able to get pictures yet. If it does happen to be a fiberglass roof though, would there be any kind of coating I should apply to the entire surface? It all appears to be oxidizing. White powder comes off on your hands...

Thanks, I wasn't sure which forum to start with. I'd say the effected area is say 10 inches by 6 inches. Unfortunately, I don't have pictures right now. It really does feel like some kind of fabric...it's strange.

Obviously new to the RV world. We bought a 97 Thor Four Winds XL and I have a dumb question. What the heck is our roof made of?? At first, I thought it was fiberglass because it's hard as a rock and I figured a "rubber" roof would feel, well, rubbery. However, there's a damaged portion where...