Recoating the roof
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Recoating the roof
DIY Dicor kit thoughts?
RV Armor thoughts?
Both a waste of time and/or money?
We have a 2011 Montana High Country 313re that I am looking to just freshen up the roof on. I figure a little preventive maintenance now, will save us in the long run.
No leaks, no black showing through the EPDM, nothing wrong, just trying to keep it that way.
RV Armor thoughts?
Both a waste of time and/or money?
We have a 2011 Montana High Country 313re that I am looking to just freshen up the roof on. I figure a little preventive maintenance now, will save us in the long run.
No leaks, no black showing through the EPDM, nothing wrong, just trying to keep it that way.
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I had my 2007 Arctic Fox 29-5 done by RV Armor about a year ago. Guaranteed for the life of the RV. I didn't have any leaks either but did have black showing thru.
They do a good inspection of the roof to see if there had been any water intrusion at the very start of the install. I was and am VERY happy with their work. The warranty papers you get after payment also lets you pass the warranty on to the next buyer if you sell, so it's good selling point at that time too.
Not cheap tho.... I suggest you get a quote. They have installers all around the US. Took them about 2.5 days to do my 30 footer.
They do a good inspection of the roof to see if there had been any water intrusion at the very start of the install. I was and am VERY happy with their work. The warranty papers you get after payment also lets you pass the warranty on to the next buyer if you sell, so it's good selling point at that time too.
Not cheap tho.... I suggest you get a quote. They have installers all around the US. Took them about 2.5 days to do my 30 footer.
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DIY Dicor kit thoughts?
RV Armor thoughts?
Both a waste of time and/or money?
We have a 2011 Montana High Country 313re that I am looking to just freshen up the roof on. I figure a little preventive maintenance now, will save us in the long run.
No leaks, no black showing through the EPDM, nothing wrong, just trying to keep it that way.
RV Armor thoughts?
Both a waste of time and/or money?
We have a 2011 Montana High Country 313re that I am looking to just freshen up the roof on. I figure a little preventive maintenance now, will save us in the long run.
No leaks, no black showing through the EPDM, nothing wrong, just trying to keep it that way.
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I think you are wasting money and time on something that new so I second what Denny says. Our roof is stored under trees and is just starting to show wear so I will coat it in the fall. Lots of folks I know have switched over to Heng's and I did a roof with that in the fall and it came out very well. Dicor with the two steps is more work and I am not convinced it stands up any better.
My two cents,
Steve
My two cents,
Steve
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I hear what both of you are saying, although we may end up selling everything and go full-time rving in a year or so. I would like to have the roof resealed, and redone before that happens and not during crunch time.
Steve, do you plan to use Heng' s in the fall?
thanks for your opinions, I look forward to the furter discussion on this.
Steve, do you plan to use Heng' s in the fall?
thanks for your opinions, I look forward to the furter discussion on this.
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I am going to use Heng's on my own rig as it seemed to do well on the last one I did. I found our local dealers were also switching over. It is not that it is so much cheaper, but Dicor is really a lot more work and I would rather do Heng's twice than Dicor once. I like Dicor, but they have such an advertising armada I am not sure how much is real and how much is hype (even though one of my good friends writes much of their advertising). 
I am sure there are arguments both ways and others will have their favorites.
Steve
I am sure there are arguments both ways and others will have their favorites.
Steve
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I used Henry's Enviro-White sold at Home Depot. Clean the roof first, then use self leveling sealer on all the seams and then roll on the Henry's. Worked great
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How did you all (or the RV armor team) handle the edges just above the gutters?
What about the front cap? Do you put some tape across it and remove the tape when the sealant is wet to make a nice crisp line?
What about the front cap? Do you put some tape across it and remove the tape when the sealant is wet to make a nice crisp line?
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On mine, RV Armor put their product well over the edge and yes, they used tape for a nice sharp line. Front and rear cap was also well covered with the product. It was a 2 step process. They removed all hardware except the A/C and roof rack, cleaned the snot out of the roof and applied a sealer then a THICK topcoat of their product.
After that was done they applied more of the product over the high wear areas. On what was to be their last day and were almost done, it rained. They came back next day and reapplied another coat of product just to be sure. So I really got a thick application!
After that was done they applied more of the product over the high wear areas. On what was to be their last day and were almost done, it rained. They came back next day and reapplied another coat of product just to be sure. So I really got a thick application!
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I heard from RV Armor today, I just cannot justify the cost in my situation. I know they do a great job and come to me, but I cannot afford it at this time in my life.
Another reason for wanting to recoat the top is because it is a light gray color. I feel that the white would help reflect the sun beating on the trailer.
I have Dicor sealant and a couple of vents that I am going to replace. I am also going to see about getting a clear skylight that will resist fading/yellowing. Then start the recoating process. Appears I am going to give Heng's a try and see how it goes.
Another reason for wanting to recoat the top is because it is a light gray color. I feel that the white would help reflect the sun beating on the trailer.
I have Dicor sealant and a couple of vents that I am going to replace. I am also going to see about getting a clear skylight that will resist fading/yellowing. Then start the recoating process. Appears I am going to give Heng's a try and see how it goes.
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