It’s a scenario no RV owner wants to think about. They’re on the road or they’ve retired for the night when the rain begins. First, they hear the sound of each drop hitting the roof. Then they hear another sound. It’s drops of rain hitting the inside of their vehicle. A leak has formed somewhere and it will need to be addressed immediately or the rain will cause all kinds of problems. Obviously, rainwater could damage the inside of your RV, but it could also fry the electric system. This is why you should turn to a liquid roof RV repair product like EPDM.
What Is EPDM?
EPDM stands for ethylene propylene diene, with the M representing the type of monomer this rubber is. This liquid rubber has become extremely popular over the years, being used for RV roofs, commercial and residential roofs, plus more. Though it is often applied in liquid form, when EPDM dries (which can take a couple of minutes to a couple of hours), it becomes a very durable form of rubber.
Unmatched Durability
That’s the first reason many people prefer a liquid roof repair with EPDM coating for their RV. They definitely don’t want another leak happening and don’t want to risk any further problems. With EPDM, you can bet that the opening is shut for good and that no amount of damage from the elements will change that. This type of rubber has even been tested in temperatures from 40 below to 300 Fahrenheit and it survived. Therefore, chances are that any temperatures you run into shouldn’t be a problem either.
An Affordable Option
Another reason people love using this product is that it’s extremely affordable to purchase a good amount of EPDM. This liquid roof RV product can be purchased in single-use containers or you could buy enough to coat your entire roof.
If you’re worried about handing the job by yourself, you should know that applying a liquid roof to your RV really couldn’t be much easier. Still, there are plenty of professionals who can handle your EPDM liquid roof RV job as well. It still shouldn’t cost you much, though, because the liquid is cheap and it won’t take long, meaning labor should be cheap.
Long Lasting
Aside from just being durable, a liquid roof RV repair job done with EPDM is going to last for years. In fact, you can expect to get decades out of your application. This is why you may want to consider applying a liquid roof to your whole RV roof, not just the portion where a leak occurred. Do it now before you experience any problems and chances are you won’t have any in the future either.
The tight seal formed by EPDM will also mean that the inside of your vehicle will remain cooler when you have the A/C on and keep the sun’s heat out.
Whether it’s for a leak or some other type of damage, liquid roof repair with an EPDM coating is always a wise move. It’s also worth coating your vehicle’s roof now before problems ever occur.