Snow On Roof Of Rv

Snow roof coating for rv.

Snow on roof of rv.

1 foot of fluffy snow would be around 20 pounds per running foot of the rv length. Whenever neurotic people like me think to ask this question northwood will tell them that 2 is an acceptable load for the roof of any rv including theirs. It is typically an elastomeric coating that can adhere to metal aluminum granulated rolled roofing and other roofing systems. Once the ice is exposed to sunlight it will melt and run off on its own.

Concentrate on removing the snow but leave any ice buildup alone. After that you re on your own and had better start checking for leaks when things thaw out. Using a hammer to break it up will cause more harm than good. The water can start to open up seams on your roof.

A snow seal is a valuable roof coating that can offer a shield to your roofing system against the elements. By breaking up ice you will also disturb the seam sealer that is preventing leaks at any seams or joints. Scraping snow off the rv roof is a headache but not as much as an interior leak. It then can migrate throughout your rv causing serious structural and cosmetic damage.

You can use a snow roof coating for commercial projects too. A plastic shovel is much less likely to catch and tear your rv s rubber roof. If the snow is not removed the snow acts like an insulator and starts to melt the ice under the snow. Melting snow leads to water damage.