The Metal On My Trailer Roof Leeks

Add about 4 feet extra and cut it with a utility knife.

The metal on my trailer roof leeks.

3 aluminum roofs an aluminum rv roof can leak from the vents from the rivets or from a hole in the aluminum itself. If the leak is at the roof seam for leaks originating at roof seams or vents the best sealer to cure the problem is flow seal a self leveling sealer that will be runny when applied and will level out and dry to a firm flexible cover encapsulating the seam or roof mounted accessory. Check your local store for eternabond which is a great product for repairing roofs and sealing seams permanently. The rubberized leak stopper pictured above is one of the best materials that you can find for trailer roof repair.

It sells for 17 per gallon and seeps into cracks and crevices to bond with the metal and create a permanent seal. To metal roof the metal used to be the preferred material for the camper roof before the age of rubber and fiberglass. For special structural damage you probably want to use a roll of eternabond tape to cover the holes. To fix most leaks simply remove the old screw and replace it with a new one.

Kool seal is a reflective white coating that not only seals minor imperfections but also helps keep the inside of your rig cool. Give your air conditioner a hand and protect your roof from leaks at the same time. Partially unroll or unfold enough heavy 6 mil polyethylene sheeting to cover the leaking section of roof from eaves to peak. It can also leak around dents that have formed close to the interior ribbing of the rv.

The rubberized leak stopper is also great for rv roof repair. It is guaranteed for many years of solid protection and only costs about 17 for a gallon. It seeps deep into cracks and crevices and forms a special bond with the metal roofing material to form a permanent seal. To deal with a leak on metal roofs you could count on kool seal though household roof coatings would do just fine.