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Old 10-19-2018, 07:01 AM   #1
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Ok don't wana open can of worms BUT..Lets say alu roof is clean and patched with eternabond epdm tape, cleaned and ready to coat...(With Something)...

I have researched tell I'm dizzy..Some say liquid rubber type and then there is Silicone (Henry 100% silicone 887 ) with lifetime guar......Researching says it for RV/alu and will work..

BUT i read so often (No Silicone on ROOF) are they talking about caucking ..or everything .. Right now I have Zero Silicone on roof...BUT if I coat it with Henry887 it well be 100% ..and future leaks will have to be repaired with Silicone compatable material ONLY..and and another coat of Henry 887..

I am open to all Ideas and comments PLEASE...

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Use KoolSeal coating for your roof. Make sure it is for an aluminum roof (they make 2 kinds - aluminum & rubber). I used a paint brush to go around the vents, a/c, stacks, roof seams, and roof edge. I used a paint roller to go over the rest of the roof. Let it dry for a day and give it a second coat. I did this every 2 - 3 years on both my HiLo's and never had a roof leak. Hope this helps.

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Thats all Kool ;But I already have 3 gal of the Henry 887..I bought on sale and I might be able to return it..or just take it as a loss and dumb buy ....Cause I sure don't wana put a problem on my roof...
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Big "O", retired gave the right info, Kool Seal it. Clean it good and coat it 2X, 3 if there is enough. But, I can't stress enough, always keep an eye on that roof. Leaks sneak up on us.
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Big "O", retired gave the right info, Kool Seal it. Clean it good and coat it 2X, 3 if there is enough. But, I can't stress enough, always keep an eye on that roof. Leaks sneak up on us.
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Been looking at Kool seal since retired mentioned it... There are so many Kool Seal its confuseing...My roof is factory painted aluminum..not bare aluminum..There are some that require a base coat some don't,,,some are 3y,5y,7y 10y and lifetime.....

which one do I want..I am 73y old so lifetime may not mean much..LOL

I would not be against re- coating it every 3 y or so (esp since i can do it from step stool)

I just wana do it right the fst time THX guys
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cva34, get the KoolSeal elastomeric white for aluminum roofs. I used 2 gallons on my 29’ HiLo and still had a little left over. You do not need to use a primer with this. Make sure the roof caulking is good before using any sealer. Good luck.

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Be sure to read all the directions on the can and follow them. It will require you to get up on a ladder and then on the roof. Tape off where the roof meets the sidewall edge. I used blue painters tape. When you have applied the last coat carefully remove the blue painters tape. This will give you a crisp clean job. You can get your coating at any RV place. Well worth the time and effort as a new rood can cost $6.000.
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Best I've found t5s gutter sealant, won't peel off like silicone will and wticks good and stops leaks
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Old 10-26-2018, 08:39 AM   #9
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OK Guys ya convinced me...Kool Seal KSRV08600 finish coat ....Kool Seal base coat
KSRV08120.....Sound like good numbers THX to all
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