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Posted: 31 May 2012 5:49 PM By: kpnugent Replies: 4

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    I am currently restoring a 1982 model camper-trailer. The steel roof is perforated with tiny holes. Can I install EPDM rubber roofing directly over the steel?  If not, can I put down 1/2 or 1/4 in. plywood onto the roof, then install the EPDM onto that? The ceiling joiists are in good condition. The trailer is 8ft.by 28 ft. I plan to remove all projections from the roof before applying the roof.

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    I wouldn't recommend using the EPDM rubber roofing because of what is involved. I would use the EPDM coating, it goes on much like paint. Do an internet search for " how to apply EPDM coat video", it will explain the prep work and how to apply it.

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    Thanks for your reply. When you say "because of what is involved", what do you mean? The metal roof I now have is now perforated with literally thousands of tiny holes, and I don't know if a roll coating will suffice.

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    Can you upload a picture of the roof ?

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  • Re: EPDM Roofing

    ron45,

       I did the google search as you suggested for the liquid rubber roofing, and I think you are right.  It looks like that product will fill the bill just right. The videos were very encouraging, and it looks like the project is very do-able and relatively inexpensive.  I am not quite ready, yet, but I will keep you posted as to how it goes. Thanks

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