judatt Report post Posted November 20, 2015 Greetings, everyone. When the guy came yesterday to inspect our new (to us) MH and to coach us on how to use the various systems, he did an inspection of the roof. Our MH is a 2008 model and he says the various places where there is sealant (couple of skylights and various machinery) it is obvious that those seals have been repaired. They were repaired by adding more sealant. He says the best way to do it is to remove all the sealant and put all new fresh sealant. He says this will take about 10 hours to do and recommends we go ahead and do it before we have a problem. I grew up in Oklahoma - we had a saying when I was growing up and that was a strong rainstorm was called a gully washer. Well we have had a gully washer the last couple of days here and there is absolutely no leaking. We have another saying that says if it ain't broke don't fix it. I don't want to have a leak and I do like to do preventive maintenance. However, I am having a little trouble agreeing to spending $8-900 to get this done. Any input from others? Thanks. David Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wildebill308 Report post Posted November 20, 2015 I think you could defer this till after your trip. If you do develop a leak you can add a little Dicor self -leveling sealant on the flat surface and the non sag variety if it is more vertical. http://www.campingworld.com/browse/skus/index.cfm?skunum=32127&rewrote&affiliateid=5193&gclid=Cj0KEQiAg7ayBRD8qqSGt-fj6uYBEiQAucjOwabOoixUPuTxkfq8fdHyVAZe5-N4h7lC_k6Z1Rxc7RwaAkd48P8HAQ They have some videos on the link and there are others on YouTube. At some point it will be time to do your Annual Maintenance. I don't remember if you have had all your maintenance brought up to date yet. Bill Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wolfe10 Report post Posted November 20, 2015 David, Yes, whether you continue to patch it and/or when you strip off the old sealant and reseal IS up to you. Agree, in the short term you may be able to patch. But, at some point, it will need to be done correctly. Another option is for you to do one vent/roof penetration at a time when it is convenient for you. Small bill and no need to devote days at a time to it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
five Report post Posted November 24, 2015 It seems to me that 10 hours is a bit long and $8 to 900 a little steep. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RochelMontijano Report post Posted March 23, 2016 I think, you can do this work by yourself Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
manholt Report post Posted March 23, 2016 Rochel. Welcome to the Forum! Your correct, but if David is my age (73) he may not be inclined to get on roof. Last time I touched the roof, was 26 years ago! I have my roof inspected each year, never a charge unless they do work on it. $900 to re seal is way excessive...I had all off mine done 3 years ago, when I got this coach and it was $613.46. I currently have a leak! But it only happens in rain like NE Texas had 2 weeks ago! Safe travels Carl Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wayne77590 Report post Posted March 23, 2016 My DW is a year younger than I am so she goes up on the roof. KISS. I have pictures to prove it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
manholt Report post Posted March 23, 2016 Don't get rid of DW ever! Carl Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wayne77590 Report post Posted March 24, 2016 Carl, after 55 years of togetherness, she won't leave! I have this fear. My first wife will divorce me and the second one will not. Rochel, Welcome aboard. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mjs14 Report post Posted March 28, 2016 Rochel. Welcome to the Forum! Your correct, but if David is my age (73) he may not be inclined to get on roof. Last time I touched the roof, was 26 years ago! I have my roof inspected each year, never a charge unless they do work on it. $900 to re seal is way excessive...I had all off mine done 3 years ago, when I got this coach and it was $613.46. I currently have a leak! But it only happens in rain like NE Texas had 2 weeks ago! Safe travels Carl Carl, in order to stop all RV roof leaks is get rid of the lap sealant, self leveling caulking and use a 4" fiber backed seam tape that accepts a coating then coat with a quality roof coating. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wolfe10 Report post Posted March 28, 2016 mjs14, While I am a fan of Eternabond, I would certainly not generalize that it is the ONLY way to prevent leaks. I do agree that there are far better sealants available than many sold for RV use. Marine sealants are more expensive, but also better quality. For roof to cap seams, I am partial to Sikaflex 221. But, it is 2X the price of RV sealants. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mjs14 Report post Posted March 29, 2016 Wolfe10, What you want on your rv roof seams is a 4" fiber backed seam tape that accepts a coating, so your rv roof is seamless, the only caulking that you need to use is from the gutter rail down(pro-flex) by Geocel. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
