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minimutt

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Posted: 06/18/08 01:30pm Link  |  Quote  |  Print  |  Notify Moderator

Could someone please tell me why we can't use rubber roof cleaner and conditioner on our new Sunnybrook? Our instructions tell us not to.

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Posted: 06/18/08 01:33pm Link  |  Quote  |  Print  |  Notify Moderator

Not sure you have provided enough information. Do you actually have a rubber roof ? Perhaps it is some other material.

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You probably do not have a Dicor roof. Our SunnyBrook has a Alpha roof. Hope you have better luck with your Alpha roof. Ours is not quite 4 years old but looks 12 years old and is in the process of being replaced. We just used Spic and Span and like products. No help from Alpha Roofing. Their 12 year warranty is not what it seems.


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Posted: 06/18/08 02:39pm Link  |  Quote  |  Print  |  Notify Moderator

If you go to Alpha's website they give you instructions on what to use use to clean the roof.

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Proper care and maintenance of the recreational vehicle, including the Royal Roof, is important for trouble-free performance. Normal maintenance is simple, easy and requires no special materials.

Periodic cleaning three or four times a year is the primary maintenance required. Alpha Systems suggests using a household cleaner such as Top Job®, Spic-N-Span®, or Ajax® Cleanser. Granulated cleaning products perform better for cleaning EPDM. Since the surface is not smooth like fiberglass, a medium bristle scrub brush should be used instead of a sponge. The rubber membrane requires scrubbing much like a white-wall tire does. For tougher stains, like those from oak leaves or pine sap, use kitchen cleanser with bleach. ** Extra precautions need to be taken to control runoff onto sidewalls when using products containing bleach.

After cleaning, rinse the roof and sidewalls of the RV completely to remove any soap residue and to prevent streaking.

Quarterly inspection of the roof is highly recommended. Check the membrane for possible damage and check the caulk/lap sealant used in all termination areas and around all accessories and fasteners.

Alpha Systems Royal Roof EPDM is quite inert and will dependably resist weathering. It can, however, be cut or punctured by sharp objects. If damage does occur, the Royal Roof membrane can be easily patched. Use caution when placing any articles on the roof and exercise extreme care and caution when working on top of your vehicle. The Royal Roof may become slippery when wet, so remember to exercise extreme caution when cleaning the rubber membrane.

EPDM rubber does not require periodic application of any product to protect it from UV light or ozone. Such products can often damage the EPDM membrane. Protect-All® Roof Treatment for EPDM rubber roofs, 303® Protectant for EPDM rubber roofs, or other products compatible with EPDM rubber roofing may be safely used. If you have any questions about these products, please call Alpha Systems Customer Service at (phone number) for assistance.

! DO NOT USE ACETONE OR ANY PRODUCTS CONTAINING PETROLEUM DISTILLATES ON THE ROYAL ROOF !



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Posted: 06/18/08 04:19pm Link  |  Quote  |  Print  |  Notify Moderator

A lot of the so called roof restoring products and cleaners contain petroleum distillate products, and either deny it or call it something else on the label. This is of course potentially damaging to the membrane type roof. If in doubt, look the product up on the MSDS website, which will list all harmful or potentially harmful to human chemicals, and there you will find the petroleum products ingredients listed.


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There are plenty of inert products that will clean your roof, including spic-n-span and Tilex.

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Posted: 06/18/08 05:49pm Link  |  Quote  |  Print  |  Notify Moderator

Remember Alpha Systems is not a true EPDM roofing material so many things that are OK for Dicor EPMS rubber will damage/destroy an Alpha Systems roof then replacing the membrane is the only option.

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Posted: 06/18/08 07:45pm Link  |  Quote  |  Print  |  Notify Moderator

Spic and Span is what is recommend for our rubber roof.
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Posted: 06/18/08 11:59pm Link  |  Quote  |  Print  |  Notify Moderator

Even though Dicor sells products to clean and protect their EPDM material, they recommend Spic N Span if you really must clean the roof. They also say their material is guaranteed for 12 years if you do nothing. This is what I do, it requires no effort and costs nothing.

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Posted: 06/19/08 04:51am Link  |  Quote  |  Print  |  Notify Moderator

probably because you don't have a rubber roof, is it TPO?
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Posted: 06/19/08 07:34am Link  |  Quote  |  Print  |  Notify Moderator

We followed the cleaning directions for our Alpha roof. It is in such bad condition in less than 4 years that it must be replaced. Alpha only warrants the roof against leaks, not deterioration. They did say if water damage was found under the roofing material that they may offer compensation. Otherwise we are on our own.

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