How To Repair A Fiberglass Roof On An Rv

Canvas roofs will leak from the seams or from holes in the canvas.

How to repair a fiberglass roof on an rv.

Put on a respirator and safety glasses. Just make sure not to s t r e t c h the tape while you put it on. If unsure about how to properly maintain an rv s roof the owner will need to take the time to find the right professionals to assist them. It can leak through the canvas roof area or the fiberglass roof area.

We ll talk about how to fix a fiberglass rv in the next section and cover fixing the canvas area in this one. How to repair an rv fiberglass roof. Grind directly on the damage with a dye grinder until all the frayed and damaged material is. As i remember the roof is a single sheet of fiberglass that wraps around the corners for the length of the coach.

These can be found at an rv parts store and are very affordable. Polish wax then buff the surface to make it shine. Use a de waxer to get all the wax off your roof. You will need to purchase a tube of self leveling sealer along with a calking gun used to apply it.

Taking the time to perform the proper maintenance procedures can help an rv owner avoid a lot of issues with their roofing over time neglecting to do proper rv roof maintenance is a recipe for disaster. Toluene also works fine. How to repair the fiberglass roof on an rv. The only roof seams i used eternabond on were the front and rear caps.

Small holes in your canvas roof can be patched using patch kits. Apply a rubbing compound made for fiberglass and use it like polish. My first rv was a 2004 seabreeze lx 8341.