It’s been another busy week in the RV Roof Protection community. Here’s a roundup of the conversations, questions, and stories that our members have been engaging with — along with links to the full resources that came up most often.
Top Member Questions This Week
“My RV is 8 years old with original EPDM. Should I coat or replace?”
Posted by WisconsinRVer_Brad in the member forum, this question generated 23 responses from certified applicators and fellow members. The consensus: if there’s no active substrate delamination or structural damage, coating at 8 years is an excellent investment. EPDM at 8 years is typically still sound but in need of protection before the next 5 years of accelerating degradation. Read the full discussion thread in the member forum, and see our general guide on when to replace vs. repair your RV roof.
“Can I get my roof coated in November in the midwest?”
Posted by NebraskaFullTimer, this question about cold-weather application drew detailed responses from two certified applicators in the upper midwest who specialize in extended-season work. The short answer: yes, with heated plural-component equipment and careful monitoring of surface temperature and humidity — but it requires an experienced operator. See Q4 in our full FAQ for more detail.
“What’s the difference between ArmorThane and the store brand polyurea coatings at big box stores?”
A great question from FloridaFirstTimer that got a thorough answer from certified applicator Greg Holden. The key difference: spray-applied polyurea (what our applicators use) is a plural-component plural-component system applied with specialized equipment at precise temperature and pressure. Consumer-grade “polyurea” products at hardware stores are typically single-component systems with significantly lower performance specifications. See our brand comparison article for the full rundown.
New Certified Applicator: Coastal Carolina RV Coatings
We’re welcoming Josh Perkins and his team at Coastal Carolina RV Coatings to our certified network. Josh serves the Myrtle Beach, Wilmington, and Charlotte metro areas and has 12 years of background in marine coatings — making him particularly well-suited for the coastal climate challenges of the Southeast. Find Josh and other certified applicators in our applicator directory.
This Week’s Roof Rescue Story
Member ArizonaSunbirds_2014 shared a story this week that every RV owner should read. After noticing a small dark spot on their slide-out ceiling, they almost dismissed it as a shadow — but remembered a post in this community about how water damage spreads invisibly inside wall cavities. They called a certified applicator for an inspection. The diagnosis: a failed compression gasket on a rear AC unit had been channeling water into the wall cavity for what was likely 2–3 seasons. The damage was caught at the remediation-possible stage rather than the structural-replacement stage. Total cost of the remediation and coating: $2,900. Estimated cost if left another season: potentially $8,000–15,000 in interior damage.
“We almost didn’t call,” they wrote. “I’m so glad we did. This community saved us a lot of money and a lot of heartache.”
If you’re seeing any signs described in our leak detection guide, act now. Don’t wait for certainty.
Upcoming This Week
The July 12 Winterization Webinar is filling up fast — only 12 spots remaining as of this posting. Register through our contact page if you haven’t yet. The full events calendar has everything through September 2026.
See you in the community forum — and have a great week on the road.