Identifying Water Damage<\/h2>\n
The most obvious sign of water damage and a leak in your RV is staining of the vehicle’s interior and materials. Wood, paper, and cloth materials will all take on a darker coloring after prolonged exposure to water. Early exposure to water stains the interior materials of an RV with a brownish color. An RV with serious water damage will have its interior materials turning black as mold begins to set in.<\/p>\n Finding signs of black mold in the corners or in certain spots of the RV is the number one, primary sign of a recreational vehicle that\u2019s been extensively damaged by water. Once you find a hint of any discoloration or water damage, try to follow the stain to see how far it goes. The farther it goes, the more extensive the damage.<\/p>\n Of course, all of that water damage could have been avoided by using a high-quality RV roof coating and sealant<\/a>, but we\u2019ll get to that later.<\/p>\n However, signs of water damage can be much sneakier. An RV with signs of damp spots, discolorations, or splotches can still have water damage. A convenient way to check for water damage is to examine the outer screws of the RV.<\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.rvroofmagic.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/jan-post-01.jpg\")
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