So, we all like roof leaks, right? Well, I haven't seen any so just patched the roof to prevent seeing it.
Supposedly have to do this roughly every year, until replace it. More on replacing at a later point, just need to make sure no damage is done by the rain. Rain damage is not so welcome...
Step 1 - Gather Materials
![](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhv5tB_cScpZ-4rvzDB8kl6stxKLXsv38AYlErMLAU5-ClFWRMkqcey6qFajaE7jHg55GwEpGyKJPoSazTysHtG0_ZD0a4pmu5VHKDTfMZ8Idy0hPseqOlgAJISfct5yyTFxWnWw1MqBLQh/s200/20130819_164721%5B1%5D.jpg) |
Ammonia/water, roof sealant (in caulk tube), caulk gun, rag, and roofing "tape" |
- Cleaner (windex/ammonia/water in my case)
- Scrubby thingie/rag
- Rubber roof tape
- Special caulk for edges
- Caulk gun
Step 2 - Clean area
Used a clean rag, and ammonia/water combination, to clean area prior to laying patching tape down
![](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7C_dFFL3jHsG6zBCRAXqG2fsFN7peKIJxIt9i4ddm9fApdrj4MXMAtzRDQtOjelsLlURlRAg_QeoXQWes_9U4vUXn4m9DrZXu1FIOEmwS53QrFLNISJUqdlcQtgJKAdxVy2SqW5Bk88KV/s200/20130819_164738%5B1%5D.jpg) |
Large spot by front AC Unit |
![](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhq-X3EMtyQXWX4-aZxIOHXVTAr73EUSk6FN-1GqN8RZ57d8-uunSVdLMpV2VXf_pMwNGHss7vFcuCGqYUSrq7l1uVYMUJ8AT-Kp5FGUKc2dj3QuV3wpvZO-P2x1A3FC3JDDTL8rDKCu7ja/s200/20130819_164821%5B1%5D.jpg) |
Seam at front of roof just past windshield area |
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![](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5C0scT3RLybBSalL8NSBjsLBW6Dlm5mWLddKtWEmdYcThoQKrp9fVTDCPoQwsKDTFY_DfjQn4rDMj8-wHmBKMhNxSa0QpSxBPR-5vHMGnAKSZpZxDtblJKtd3oiQ6DuXgzanTvhc_aOKj/s200/20130819_170836%5B1%5D.jpg) |
Small one on other side of front AC |
![](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHxXyteTnxZ-_jFO4zNWt8ditaNT7N7DpgCaHKYfKXMmXBHy9dktnFagCim_UlTJQK7HvrHnmc_32yaIHk7g3ZlXII-obeOoJFCDtUdtWA90W9ka0MQnYhthOqwEasGYIEUn470CfCFhQi/s200/20130819_164746%5B1%5D.jpg) |
Different view by front AC |
Step 3 - Apply Tape after area is dry
Step 4 - Apply Caulk
After applying "caulk" using the caulk gun, spread it around.
![](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBRISvvjDuG6_I7upExEccLCg4Z1SxQMyjvhY2CQeJ0-brkPpndappHHF4LI2a2XvlbtB9lJ5vpCkTlVweEYn6MDsfR4xl8VVFKgB10UFdPyuJOyBEBvvYopsRhFbCtZWmsfBt3ROItELE/s200/20130819_172524%5B1%5D.jpg) |
Big spot on left side of Front AC |
![](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikZSQT4lTaeVojjWtHwPSlYTn5iX4G0q1kWbvQpKOzjRa_qyUUnqEDaRXjKCtFNfX0hg4fOE4zs6ENAYopMyCcHNeFUtEmLMwN26LdtPdzEaqbjf2EYz3AmNAeWRYlZCCykrTATsQKnI6R/s200/20130819_172531%5B1%5D.jpg) |
Small spot on right side of Front AC |
![](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhq7_VsVQ0q1Onf7UVc2E53koRe2qMZEm_WveyDC6m8bMwk4XD5Y5Vyyzp-gTMpiPVrYjXOYjIL4Suws192vEgxuqyH6VFCRVuSX8ajurvzsfcV6xwPPoABJwO9l0cqOgTvugfimjwubIAh/s200/20130819_172539%5B1%5D.jpg) |
Seam at front of RV Roof |
Final look after 24 hours.
![](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-OHUJ0S7tI_T3rZdhs23Q7w-1dh6TOpAx3xnYiWX7tzTKYqCRcz9NB3gLU5UB5TZVcSrsrb3Or0MdLKBTUGAjvRQEwCRdZuLKrbD-x51RAHuZ5isP759iqyGnYekwudOTuGnAeafFjKMy/s200/20130820_173020%5B1%5D.jpg) |
Front seam, looks ok still sticky |
![](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1w3TQRI5cFZlrEI1xdXdZfdP0IwoFzc3Vai0F4RbqZza_lBhYq_jjjhMvbKaI9Y-XyPY2VOCxYml5pMxhA1vNwWy6LvWTzEnRd6aiR-H0mTJyQjHNctz_6LhEuvK0ND8a1uA5U0-uQQmc/s200/20130820_173033%5B1%5D.jpg) |
Large spot on left side of front AC |
![](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOYanFjkkRTMPdn44qSOt6dq5JvU7TNaexb-SNqAwA55sp2qSW2rBD7ojzeu0lzaO8UmBJClZ5poLOCRqsglpZuBw9Jekb7VInxyulN2K9F9ggJFa2yCB-sgFjBI9pOS_q_Yskm_vVpB4c/s200/20130820_173041%5B1%5D.jpg) |
Small on right side of front AC |
Can't wait till I can get to the step on replacing the roof.
That will be a great thing to do. Didn't get under the Air Conditioner
so that will probably bite me a bit later but overall am quite happy
with how it turned out. How the roof degrades is interesting a little to me, guess it's just like a regular house roof in that regards. Come on
Wofati...
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