Roofs are my primary focus when it comes to RVs - because no two roofs are ever the same.

     I strongly recommend silicone roofing systems, but not the off-the-shelf products commonly found at RV or big-box stores.  We use commercial-grade silicone roof systems designed for durability, long-term serviceability, and easier future maintenance around consumable components like vents and skylights.

     We also install original rubber (EPDM) and PVC membrane roofs when appropriate.  While overlays and bedliner systems are sometimes used, I generally do not recommend bedliner roof coatings due to serviceability limitations, the cost of top-coat re-coating, and reduced reflectivity - please reference the silicone vs. bedliner section of this site for a detailed explanation.

     For equestrian and cargo trailer owners, feel free to reach out-there are specific seam and transition details that commonly fail over time, and addressing them correctly can significantly reduce leaks and even help lower roof temperatures.

     It's important to understand that cooling benefits come from reflection and reduced heat absorption, not elimination of heat altogether.  No Roof coating reflects 100% of solar energy - even silicone systems reflect only a portion, though they do so far better than bare or aging materials.  Reducing how much heat is absorbed and transferred into the structure is what makes the real difference.

     Emerging technologies, such as ultra-high-reflectance coatings currently being developed in university research, show promising potential for the future - especially for aluminum and cargo trailer roofs.  Until those systems are proven durable for real-world use, properly selected and applied commercial coatings remain the most effective solution available today.