{"id":472,"date":"2019-12-02T07:18:29","date_gmt":"2019-12-02T07:18:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rvroofmagic.com\/blog\/?p=472"},"modified":"2020-03-10T11:34:29","modified_gmt":"2020-03-10T11:34:29","slug":"identifying-and-fixing-a-mobile-home-rv-roof-leak","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rvroofmagic.com\/blog\/identifying-and-fixing-a-mobile-home-rv-roof-leak\/","title":{"rendered":"Identifying and Fixing a Mobile Home RV Roof Leak"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nNothing decreases the\nvalue of your mobile home like water damage from a roof leak. In fact, roofs\nare the most essential aspect of a mobile home. \n\n\n\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Not\nonly do roofs protect your mobile home and its contents, but they also provide\nyour mobile home with structural integrity. A faulty roof means a faulty\nstructure for your mobile home.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Because you want to keep your mobile home in ship-shape, you\u2019re going to need to understand how to deal with a <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"RV roof leak (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.rvroofmagic.com\/care-and-maintenance.php\" target=\"_blank\">RV roof leak<\/a> in your mobile home in your mobile home.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/PeBQEYoAz-A\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Common Causes of RV Roof Leaks<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In\norder to better deal with RV roof leaks, you need to be able to identify the\ncommon culprits of mobile home RV roof leaks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Rain\nand snow are two of the primary reasons that roofs begin to leak. Mobile home\nroofs are typically flat, so the snow is especially an issue because it just\nsits atop the roof and melts. Melted snow can begin to seep through the roof,\nespecially if the roof is damaged.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Debris\nand low-hanging tree branches commonly create rips, holes, or loosened seals in\nyour mobile home\u2019s roof, which then allows rain and snow to leak through.\nKeeping the trees trimmed around your home can help a lot with reducing roof\nleak issues caused by branches. However, flying debris can\u2019t really be avoided.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If\nyour roof is ever hit by flying debris, immediately inspect it to identify any\ndamage that needs repairing. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Also,\nmany older RV\u2019s and mobile homes start to present moisture issues caused by\ncondensation or improper ventilation. If you own an older mobile home, it\u2019s\nbest to get an expert to check the ventilation of the home and to heed their\nadvice. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Material\nbreakdown and improper installation also tend to cause RV roof leaks. The older\nand more used a mobile home gets, the more likely the chances that its roof\ncoating will get cracked and stretched. Re-coating\nyour roof every 5 years or so is a great way to avoid water leaks.\nSometimes, factories or repair shops don\u2019t properly install the roof of your\nhome, which can lead to leaks and damages. The best preventative measure for\nthis is to consistently inspect the quality of your mobile home.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Identifying a Leak<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>There\nare a few, primary signs that allow you to easily identify a leak in your roof.\nIf you can see light peeking through your ceiling, then that means water can\nget through as well. Dark spots in the ceiling are a sign of moisture from\neither a leak or condensation issues. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Meanwhile,\nsagging ceilings or walls, or peeling and cracking on the walls and panels,\ntypically indicate that you\u2019re dealing with a roof leak. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You\ncan also climb atop your roof to inspect it more closely. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, be careful, and make sure your roof is able to support your weight if you\u2019ve never been up there. The best way to know your roof will support your weight is if your mobile home provides a ladder for roof-access. If not, it\u2019s best to lay sheets of plywood down onto your roof before stepping on it. The plywood helps to better distribute and support your weight. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Repairing Leaks<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>One\nof the best and most convenient ways to repair a leak on your mobile home\u2019s\nroof is to use a quality sealant and roof\ncoating that provides both protection and repair. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If\nyour mobile home has a rubber roof, you can easily and conveniently use a\nrubber sealer to fill in any cracks or holes in the roofing. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If\nthe leak appears beyond your expertise, it\u2019s best to find a shop to do the\nrequired repairs. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Nothing decreases the value of your mobile home like water damage from a roof leak. In fact, roofs are the most essential aspect of a mobile home. Not only do roofs protect your mobile home and its contents, but they also provide your mobile home with structural integrity. 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