In this informative rv how to video mark polk with rv education 101 demonstrates two methods for determining what type of rv synthetic roof you have.
How to determine rv roof type.
Fiberglass roofs are smooth.
Normally it will specify the type of rv rubber roof membrane used on the rv and it will provide cleaning and maintenance instructions and intervals as well.
In this video presented by dicor learn how to correctly determine your rv roof type.
Rubber tpo probably the most common material for an rv roof and actually comes in two different types.
They will not flex like a metal roof and feel much different than a rubber roof hard to the touch.
The best way to determine the type of rubber roof you have is to see what your rv owner s manual says.
Each type of rv rubber roof requires slightly different maintenance so be sure to consult your owner s manual for the proper way to care for your roof.
For the most part there are two types of synthetic roofing material epdm and tpo.
Happy rv learning mark polk.
In this lesson we teach you how to determine which kind of rv roofing material is on your unit so you can be sure you re using the proper cleaning materials sealants and techniques to get the job done right.
A fiberglass roof is very smooth and even dangerously slick when they get wet so be careful if cleaning.
Caution they re slippery when wet.
An epdm rv roof ethylene propylene diene monomer or a tpo rv roof thermal poly olefin.