Can I Apply My Own Butyl Liquid Rubber?

RV roof maintenance is a standard part of RV ownership. Therefore, almost every time someone asks whether they can handle roofing repairs or maintenance, the answer is going to be a resounding “yes”. Of course, it’s not just about whether you can do the work, but whether you can do it right. There are a number of products on the market in the liquid-related family, and most come either in a roll-on or spray-on format that is easy for anyone with basic handy skills, or anyone who has ever painted in their lifetime. Our Rv Roof Magic is actually a solvent-based product that actually chemically cross-links to the substrate it is applied on. That is why it has been so successful over the past 25 years.

Choose Your Product and Gather Your Tools

Here are the roof types you can apply our butyl Rubber directly over

Various Metal Roofing systems

• Weathered Galvanized Click Here For More Information
• Weathered Aluminum
• Weathered Copper
• EPDM-Flash coat required Any original epdm rubber roofing system.
• Fiberglass Hypalon
• Acrylic Sheet and any acrylic based products
• Weathered Vinyl Polyurethane Foam
• Modified & BUR roofs Concrete where there is little foot traffic Any roof where a 3rd party coating such as an elastomeric or acrylic was previous applied. Urethane foam roofs
• TPO-Must be aged 5 years. Bonding primer required call for details Any other application must be approved in writing

Now that you know you can do the work yourself, it’s time to shop around and find the right Butyl Liquid Rubber roof coating solution. Since most products are relatively similar, you will want to primarily focus on brand quality and reputation, as well as the specific application process. For example, some people specifically search for a roll-on product because they aren’t comfortable with the spray-on idea. Ultimately, it’s about getting the product that best suits your needs.

You will also want to check out available RV roof maintenance and repair kits, which will include the roof coating that you need, along with primer, seam tape, rollers, brushes, gloves, cleaner, and more. You’ll have everything that you need to do the job in a single package, which can save you the hassle of buying everything separately.

If you decide on a product that doesn’t come in a kit, take notes on the list above for items that you will need to apply our Butyl Liquid Rubber. Brushes and rollers will be required for liquid products so that you can apply them evenly across the roof surface. You will also want to invest in gloves to protect yourself, RV roof cleaner, and anything else that you need for the job. Check the instructions on the sealer to make sure that you have all the tools that you need.

Prep for Best Results

Anyone that has ever taken on a resealing job will tell you that the products often dry quickly, so you won’t want to waste a lot of time when you actually start the resealing or recoating process. That means that you will need to make sure that you plan ahead to set yourself up for success. Make sure that the roof is clean, free of debris, and that any damage has been repaired ahead of time. Then, when you go to apply the Butyl Liquid Rubber, you can just roll it on and go, and you’ll be done in no time at all.

If you have any silicone, tar, or other materials on the roof, remove those completely before you start the recoating process. You may or may not need a primer for your application, depending on the product that you choose. Give your RV roof a good wash and dry, and then you will be ready to apply the Butyl Liquid Rubber. A little prep work really can go a long way.

The Bottom Line

Most of the RV maintenance issues that are required of owners are things that they can do on their own. Unlike passenger cars that often require a lot of dealership service calls, RVs are made for those who like to take care of themselves, and that includes offering easy DIY maintenance solutions. You’ll have to re-coat your roof every three to five years, depending on the Butyl Liquid Rubber that you choose, so there is no better time than now to learn how to do it right the first time.