The Metal On My Trailer Roof Leeks

Kool seal is a reflective white coating that not only seals minor imperfections but also helps keep the inside of your rig cool.

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. Give your air conditioner a hand and protect your roof from leaks at the same time. It seeps deep into cracks and crevices and forms a special bond with the metal roofing material to form a permanent seal. The rubberized leak stopper is also great for rv roof repair.

To deal with a leak on metal roofs you could count on kool seal though household roof coatings would do just fine. Partially unroll or unfold enough heavy 6 mil polyethylene sheeting to cover the leaking section of roof from eaves to peak. Check your local store for eternabond which is a great product for repairing roofs and sealing seams permanently. It is guaranteed for many years of solid protection and only costs about 17 for a gallon.

It can also leak around dents that have formed close to the interior ribbing of the rv. It sells for 17 per gallon and seeps into cracks and crevices to bond with the metal and create a permanent seal. The rubberized leak stopper pictured above is one of the best materials that you can find for trailer roof repair. To metal roof the metal used to be the preferred material for the camper roof before the age of rubber and fiberglass.

Add about 4 feet extra and cut it with a utility knife. This is quite common with leaking roofs on airstream trailers. To fix most leaks simply remove the old screw and replace it with a new one. Typical roofing screws have a 1 4 inch hex head and can be recognized by a large rubber washer at the end.