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DIY RV Roof Re-Sealing & Restoring with Henry Tropi-Cool

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Independent DIY

Independent DIY

2 жыл бұрын

In this video we put a close on a 2 month long project we started back in May. There was a lot of work to be done on our 27 year old Winnebago roof before we got to this point. If you are just tuning in, check out our RV roof playlist here:
• RV Roof Repair
That should catch you up on all the work we've done to prepare for the Henry Tropi-Cool rubberized roof sealant. We went with Henry because we knew we would be doing all of this work outside with no cover for our RV while we painted. Henry sets in 2 hours, so even with all this crazy unpredictable weather we've had lately, we knew we would be able to get a good seal that would last for years to come. It was a long tedious process that took many steps. We hope this video gives you a pretty comprehensive walk through of what it actually takes to reseal an RV roof properly. We didn't cut any corners and had more than a few setbacks (like the fridge almost burning down the RV). Both of us feel extremely accomplished having checked this off our list. Now we can focus our attention on one of the many other projects that have to get done before we leave for the winter..
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@nomadicconquistador7-5-39
@nomadicconquistador7-5-39 23 күн бұрын
Another use for the red cup.😂😂 Red solo cup, lets have a party. (Toby keith)
@tmc1473
@tmc1473 Ай бұрын
I did it here in south florida in a brutal 99. At some point I had to hurry up because it was getting thick real thick. Now understand what they mean by fifteen minutes water ready
@Independent_DIY
@Independent_DIY Ай бұрын
Hope it turned out ok! Thanks for watching!
@Godsforever1
@Godsforever1 3 ай бұрын
i had a leak in my rv somewhere in front, where previous owners already did some taping and fixing, so i wanted to paint the whole roof to make it cooler too, for now only did half and just checked how it's doing, it is so much cooler to the touch then original material on the roof! WOW
@Independent_DIY
@Independent_DIY 3 ай бұрын
Glad it’s helping. Thanks for watching!
@shoes121255
@shoes121255 Жыл бұрын
As far as I know dicor won't likely stick to the tropicool as it's 100% silicone. I think Henry makes a sealer that will stick to it. Tropicool sticks to dicor but I don't think it works long term the other way around.
@Independent_DIY
@Independent_DIY Жыл бұрын
That's why we put down the dicor first. I wasn't that impressed with Henry's version of of it.
@bentrider
@bentrider 10 ай бұрын
I used Henry's in 2019. It is starting to fade a little but it worked very well.😊
@johnnygonzales3211
@johnnygonzales3211 13 күн бұрын
I bought 5 gallons at Home Depot last November but i sold the Georgie Boy and in February i got a 96 Holiday Rambler Endeavor LE but i wont be using it because the Rambler is aluminum by the way why did you use that black sealer on the rubber of the windshield was it leaking or just preventive.
@PeteLeuenberger
@PeteLeuenberger Күн бұрын
I couldn't tell from the video: did you also paint over all the previous caulking (with the Henry coating?) In one place you mentioned dicor, did you caulk with dicor on top of Henry's coating? I was assuming this wouldn't work because Henry's is silicone and dicor won't adhere to it. Thanks!
@dinosaur6756
@dinosaur6756 10 ай бұрын
Just keep in mind for the future that dicor is not a sealant. It's a flashing. It's purpose is to keep water away from the actual sealant and seams.The sealant is the silicone that is between the fixture or front/rear cap and the roof. Though on a Winnebago, instead of dicor, you need to use a thermoplastic sealant that will stick to the stuff they use at the factory. AZ Expert has an ongoing tutorial about the difference between roof sealant and flashing on his channel. He also explains what you can and can not use on a winnebago roof.
@rickhill88
@rickhill88 Жыл бұрын
well you got me to do my roof,, thank you...
@Independent_DIY
@Independent_DIY Жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching. Glad we helped!
@WhatsUpWithJames
@WhatsUpWithJames 2 жыл бұрын
Great video guys
@Independent_DIY
@Independent_DIY 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@WhatsUpWithJames
@WhatsUpWithJames 2 жыл бұрын
@@Independent_DIY of course! You had me cracking up from the get go can’t wait to see the adventures you go on . I’m hoping to go full time in my van next year Chasing 70 degrees as well. Just need my channel to blow up first 😂
@lodwill4007
@lodwill4007 Жыл бұрын
Thanks. It shows me it just helps origanal canvas. . I will use something else to seal full sheets of shower panels down. I just found rubber adhesive. Shows pic of doing just that. Like bible gum. Works better. . But I wonder if gray stuff with adhesive and fiber would harden a little more. Instead of rubber paint. I know snow coat kinda spider Weber on me lol. . Micro . Pockets of water.????
@Independent_DIY
@Independent_DIY Жыл бұрын
Is this for the roof of your RV? I don't know that I've ever seen anyone try something like this. Seems very interesting. You should definitely make a video about it.
@VitiatedsHOWTO
@VitiatedsHOWTO 2 ай бұрын
😂😂😂 looks like one of my jobs
@gregprince2523
@gregprince2523 Жыл бұрын
How's your tropicool roof doin for you? I just did my friends 29 footer with it after we eternabonded the seams and all 4 edges.... He says the AC runs 40% less than before .... here in central ohio
@Independent_DIY
@Independent_DIY Жыл бұрын
It definitely adds a little bit of insulation which is nice. We are very happy with it! Although I should probably get up on the roof and check the seals again.. 😂
@gregprince2523
@gregprince2523 Жыл бұрын
@@Independent_DIY Outstanding!
@Skippin_stones
@Skippin_stones 10 ай бұрын
5mss a 11:36 wwwww
@ChristineGlass-ss1kq
@ChristineGlass-ss1kq 5 ай бұрын
Great job! Very inspirational! I prchased Henrystropicool to do my roof, but froze woth frar once on the roof HELP! Does it get easier? I totally understand your wifes uncomfortableness being on the ladder. Thanks for dharing!
@Independent_DIY
@Independent_DIY 5 ай бұрын
It doesn’t really get easier, but the more you do it, the more comfortable you get. Just go slow and try not to rush it.
@CharlesAnsman
@CharlesAnsman 7 ай бұрын
How about doing a 1 year update ?
@Independent_DIY
@Independent_DIY 7 ай бұрын
kzfaq.info/get/bejne/pridpbeZ3qybnnU.html
@sandhollowhomestead6972
@sandhollowhomestead6972 11 ай бұрын
How's the product holding up?
@Independent_DIY
@Independent_DIY 11 ай бұрын
Very well!
@gregkiehl64
@gregkiehl64 6 ай бұрын
For that RV how many Gallons did you use
@Independent_DIY
@Independent_DIY 6 ай бұрын
It was a 5 gallon bucket and there was about a gallon leftover.
@r.k.867
@r.k.867 Жыл бұрын
People do not use Henry TropiCool for your Camper Roofs. Once coated this stuff is a dirt magnet and your roof will look like crap all the time. Also you will not be able to use any type of sealants over it to seal around your vents, etc that require yearly sealing. Your roof will look good and brand new for a week or two right after sealing, after that you are in for a headache. Don't ruin your camper roofs with this crap there are acrylic based alternatives out there that are way better than this stuff.
@Independent_DIY
@Independent_DIY Жыл бұрын
I guess we would have to disagree here. I've noticed since applying it that it causes the water on the roof to bead, which makes it much easier to keep clean. We feel like it works excellent for cold climates where you have to remove snow. When you apply sealant you have to clean everything down to the bare roof anyway. So I'm not sure what your point is there. We will use it again and do highly recommend this product..
@r.k.867
@r.k.867 Жыл бұрын
@@Independent_DIY In a place where there is not much rain Say Arizona, All that coating does is attract dirt just like any type of silicone used on an exterior. The stuff is garbage and overpriced. Henry has stockpiles of this crap and is giving it to KZfaqrs for free if they do a positive review on it.
@Independent_DIY
@Independent_DIY Жыл бұрын
@@r.k.867 That would have been nice. We paid good money to be this positive! 😂
@jcel5870
@jcel5870 11 ай бұрын
What would you recommend if not Henry's tropicool
@r.k.867
@r.k.867 11 ай бұрын
Probably Henry 587. A white roof coating in acrylic not silicone. @@jcel5870
@eddiespagetti8395
@eddiespagetti8395 Жыл бұрын
Silicone is weak UV protection and silicone breaks down faster than acrylic. Terrible stuff. Henry's keeps me employed I have to fix many roofs after this chit is painted on. Literally it breaks down within 2 years. Temporary fix. Sheep are fools
@jcel5870
@jcel5870 11 ай бұрын
What would you recommend
@SuperSushidog
@SuperSushidog 6 ай бұрын
Henrys 887 has a lifetime warranty. If it ever fails, I will be going to Henrys for a free replacement, not anyone else where I have to pay. It's possible the surface wasn't prepared properly for the silicone sealant to stick to in the units you repaired. Their acrylic products only have a 10-12 yr warranty, requires 2 coats, are not 100% waterproof and have a 48hr cure time.
@user-ei1po7ml2g
@user-ei1po7ml2g 5 ай бұрын
We did ours five years ago and it still looks great . Not one leak. The roof should be cleaned with TSP and a stiff brush. Then rinsed.
@RustyShackle1776
@RustyShackle1776 5 ай бұрын
@@SuperSushidog I swear the way people talk about this stuff sometimes you’d think Henry personally F’ed their mother. The overwhelming majority of people say it works great and has looked great and stayed sealed for years afterwards. I’m getting ready to put it on my epdm roof this weekend.
@joshuafarnsworth9160
@joshuafarnsworth9160 4 ай бұрын
They offer a lifetime warranty for the roof sealant that is used in this video. When prepped correctly will last a long time.
@406van406
@406van406 11 ай бұрын
How is Henry's holding up on the roof?
@Independent_DIY
@Independent_DIY 11 ай бұрын
Very well, this is going to be its second winter. I’m going to be taking it to a truck wash here shortly and inspecting it before the snow flies.
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