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Roof Repair

Yahoo Message Number: 2157
Has anyone ever seen a fiberglass roof repair using fore and aft
moldings like those shown in the attached photo?

The roof developed a number of deep dimples in the radii along the
edges where the horizontal roof rounds down to meet the side walls.
The manufacturer authorized the local dealer to install their "radius
repair kit" which consists of new fiberglass radii which is applied
over the dimpled ones and secured at the top with these moldings.

These molding run fore and aft for the entire length of the roof until
they intersect with the front and rear caps. This creates a rectangle
of moldings (and caulk) about 5/8" high which in effect creates a
"pond". When the MH is sitting level, water ponds (pools) until it is
high enough to overflow. If the MH is off level even just a little
bit, water accumulates in the pond at the corners and remains until it
evaporates.

My concern is that this pond of water will eventually cause leaks or
otherwise damage the roof. Have you ever seen anything like this? What
do you think?

Thanks in advance, Paul

http://d.yimg.com/kq/groups/20367462/tn/83264889/name/Roof+Moldings+-+small+pic.jpg

Re: Roof Repair

Reply #1 –
Yahoo Message Number: 2158

Paul,

The photo is so small I can't see any detail. Can it be published larger?

Denny

Re: Roof Repair

Reply #3 –
Yahoo Message Number: 2166
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Lets see if this link provides a larger view -

Paul,

Never seen a repair done like this but the roof on the 1990 Fleetwood
MH we once owned was actually designed this way. There was a ridge
molding all around like your pic shows... and yes it did collect
water. but we never had any leaks.

Bill