Repair Rubber Roof

[mckittrick5791]

I have a 2016 Rockwood Ultralite 2304DS travel trailer. I believe it has a rubber roof. During last trip we camped under a tree and received a lot of bird donations.

I used "Anywhere" which is a spray cleaner containing chlorine. Don't think I was suppose to do that. I have a spot on the roof that appears to be very thin and wants to tear open.

On the upcoming trip I would like to apply at least a localized coating on that area - if not the whole roof. What is the best material to apply to my rubber roof? Roll on or squeegee?

Any recommendations for application or for care so I do not have this problem again.

[ben31]

How big an area? Any pictures of the damaged area?

[mckittrick5791]

The thinning is about the size of a silver dollar. No pics because the trailer is presently covered.

Trying to figure if this is a taped patch or is this the self-leveling pour on material. Very new to roof related work.

[jtaylor1920]

Something that small I'd use a piece of Eternabond tape and run some dicor self leveling caulk around the edges. For future cleanings try some warm water and a bit of dawn dish soap. Also, if your roof has a bit of an orange peel look to it, then it's actually TPO roofing. If it's smooth, then it's EDPM. Lots of information here on maintaining either product.

[mckittrick5791]

jtaylor1920 - thank you for the reply. Based upon what you said I have a TPO type material. Does the repair technique change if it is TPO?

[jtaylor1920]

No, Eternabond will stick to TPO and is approved by Alpha on their roofing materials. Because of the orange peel surface I like to seal the tape edges with Dicor self leveling sealant.

[ben31]

X2 Eternabond. Just prepare the surface as instructed.