Posted 2008-12-02 5:46 AM (#95580) Subject: sealing trailer roof
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Posts: 662
Location: Vanzant, Missouri
What is the best thing to use on a alum. trailer roof for sealing seams.The guy i bought mine from used the house trailer roll on silver paint type stuff.Would a chalking type product be better since the trailer does flex?
Posted 2008-12-02 9:46 AM (#95596 - in reply to #95580) Subject: RE: sealing trailer roof
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Posts: 5870
Location: western PA
Do you want to caulk just the seams, or surface coat the roof? Either way, the present materials will have to be removed, before any new material is applied. Here's some info on good caulking materials:
Another alternative is the application of an Elastomeric roof coating. These rubber based coatings feature a high reflectivity, a high resistance to UV damage, and feature very large elongation and strength properties. They work well on metal roofs forming a completely weather proof membrane. They are somewhat expensive, but can be applied by a homeowner using common painting tools. There are several companies that make and sell these products.