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From: Tuscaloosa, AL
The shop owners I've spoken with are not willing to try something different. They are responsible for installing a repair and they hold a 1 yr warranty on that repair. Many of the products the work best for a year or two, are not the best products for 5 years.
Another advantage of butyl based products is they can usually be scraped off for skylight or AC replacement, etc. The 715 can also. Its difficult to remove a urethane without damaging the membrane.
I didn't mean to upset the apple cart. Apologies if I did.
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From: Bristol, TN.
It was not the education that was an issue. I welcome that part. I did not know anything about this topic beyond my direct contact with Dicor and my past experience redoing rubber roofs.
Dealing the the issue of cost is really difficult as end users willing buy all manner of accessories that I think are of limited value, but getting them to follow through with a standard suggestion of mine, inspecting their roof twice each year, is like I asked them to set their hair on fire.
My trigger point are suggestions that oversimplify why things are the way they are. If there is information out there that is important to know about maintaining or sealing roofs that is applicable to RVs put on a workshop, publish the information on the Internet or email me directly.
Steve
Dealing the the issue of cost is really difficult as end users willing buy all manner of accessories that I think are of limited value, but getting them to follow through with a standard suggestion of mine, inspecting their roof twice each year, is like I asked them to set their hair on fire.
My trigger point are suggestions that oversimplify why things are the way they are. If there is information out there that is important to know about maintaining or sealing roofs that is applicable to RVs put on a workshop, publish the information on the Internet or email me directly.
Steve
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From: Tuscaloosa, AL
It was not the education that was an issue. I welcome that part. I did not know anything about this topic beyond my direct contact with Dicor and my past experience redoing rubber roofs.
Dealing the the issue of cost is really difficult as end users willing buy all manner of accessories that I think are of limited value, but getting them to follow through with a standard suggestion of mine, inspecting their roof twice each year, is like I asked them to set their hair on fire.
My trigger point are suggestions that oversimplify why things are the way they are. If there is information out there that is important to know about maintaining or sealing roofs that is applicable to RVs put on a workshop, publish the information on the Internet or email me directly.
Steve
Dealing the the issue of cost is really difficult as end users willing buy all manner of accessories that I think are of limited value, but getting them to follow through with a standard suggestion of mine, inspecting their roof twice each year, is like I asked them to set their hair on fire.
My trigger point are suggestions that oversimplify why things are the way they are. If there is information out there that is important to know about maintaining or sealing roofs that is applicable to RVs put on a workshop, publish the information on the Internet or email me directly.
Steve
I'll go back to the deseil forums.
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From: Greeneville TN USA
I have followed RV Techs postings for a long time and gained considerable information from those postings, and I have never sensed a chip on his shoulder. Though wife and I have owned RV'st (about 6) for over 50 years there are still things to be learned.
I will say I am quick to read and slow to post.
I will say I am quick to read and slow to post.
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From: Bristol, TN.
Dang, this is my fault. The way I ended my second post with the smiley face was intended to be serious, not sarcastic!
My only upset had to do with the suggestion service folks were purposely making a repair that would not last and perhaps doing so to make money. I simply do not believe that is true. The OP apologized. It was done. Smiley face.
Now as to all the other info, I thought it was excellent that someone with expertise in another area with a related product was posting. I think it is worth exploring. My comment suggesting a workshop, class, or email me directly was intended say, maybe this is something that it would be good for a wider audience to know. I do intend to gather more information on this topic. If there were a workshop, for example at the National Trade Show, I would go.
So, to the OP, I apologize for my lack of clarity.
Now as to other points about roofing, things are getting hot (outside) and I would be curious to know if there is a noticeable difference in insulation with Roof Armor or the new coating Dicor has out that is supposed to insulate better than their standard coating. I agree with the OP's comment that coating an entire roof is seldom necessary for protection, but do see it as having cosmetic value and possible value in reflecting heat. :
Steve
My only upset had to do with the suggestion service folks were purposely making a repair that would not last and perhaps doing so to make money. I simply do not believe that is true. The OP apologized. It was done. Smiley face.
Now as to all the other info, I thought it was excellent that someone with expertise in another area with a related product was posting. I think it is worth exploring. My comment suggesting a workshop, class, or email me directly was intended say, maybe this is something that it would be good for a wider audience to know. I do intend to gather more information on this topic. If there were a workshop, for example at the National Trade Show, I would go.
So, to the OP, I apologize for my lack of clarity.
Now as to other points about roofing, things are getting hot (outside)
and I would be curious to know if there is a noticeable difference in insulation with Roof Armor or the new coating Dicor has out that is supposed to insulate better than their standard coating. I agree with the OP's comment that coating an entire roof is seldom necessary for protection, but do see it as having cosmetic value and possible value in reflecting heat. :Steve
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KInda related..My Dad still lives in Tucson, AZ. So a hotter climate than me.
He paints his roof every year with a white paint.
Henry 4.75 Gal. 287 Solar-Flex White Roof Coating-HE287SF871 - The Home Depot
I wonder if that would be compatible with the rubber roof?
He paints his roof every year with a white paint.
Henry 4.75 Gal. 287 Solar-Flex White Roof Coating-HE287SF871 - The Home Depot
I wonder if that would be compatible with the rubber roof?
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