Small hole in roof membrane

BamaRam · 07-18-2018, 08:04 AM

Look like a tree limb got me. I have Dicor and Proseal with me. Is either a legitimate repair? Thanks in advance.

Tbos · 07-18-2018, 10:22 AM

Hit it with some Dicor.

{tpc} · 07-18-2018, 11:06 AM

Clean it really well prior to dicor and then try that first. Then just monitor for signs of water intrusion around the area. I feel like that is an area where intrusion would happen under the membrane for awhile before you ever found anything inside.

**sourdough** · 07-18-2018, 03:40 PM

Clean it really well for sure. You could put some dicor on it or even cut a small piece of Eternabond tape, cover it with that and put a little dicor over that.

BamaRam · 07-18-2018, 05:16 PM

The Dicor is self leveling. Will it run into the gutter?

**sourdough** · 07-18-2018, 05:25 PM

The pic looks like that little hole is quite a ways from the edge...12"? Dicor is self leveling, very slow self leveling, but it won't make it near that far....it should be just fine.

fjr vfr · 07-18-2018, 06:02 PM

The Dicor will not run into the gutter. It's a soft corking material make for rubber roofs. Personally for a small hole I'd clean it good and go with the Eternabond tape. The stuff bonds extremely well and will not be noticeable.

BamaRam · 07-18-2018, 07:44 PM

The damage is where the membrane rolls over the corner in the foreground of the pic. I cleaned it up with Dawn today.

I don’t have any Eternabond at the moment and the nearest RV store is 40 miles and much traffic from our campsite. I’m not moving the trailer for months so I think I’ll patch it with the Proseal until I can do better. Storm coming tomorrow.

**chuckster57** · 07-19-2018, 03:27 AM

Dicor would be my first choice as it’s meant to bond to the membrane.

Dave W · 07-19-2018, 03:49 AM

Again, Dicor for a tiny hole and if it's not along the edge. A bit bigger, then Eternabond is your salvation. Our 5er caught a CG low hanging branch and a short strip of Eternabond has fixed several small dings

BamaRam · 07-19-2018, 07:38 AM

It is along the edge, the very edge as shown in the picture.

I cant see how Dicor self level could stay on the damaged area unless I build a dam of some sort, then remove it after the Dicor sets up. If anyone has a good way to do that, I'm all ears.

Looks like I have two choices, one is to use the Proseal (made for sealing TPO and I have a TPO roof) or set out to the city to find non leveling Dicor and Eternabond tape.

I can see my bin of repair stuff growing already.

**chuckster57** · 07-19-2018, 07:58 AM

I’ve used self leveling on an edge like that too many times to count.

fjr vfr · 07-19-2018, 09:48 AM

The Dicor self leveling does not run like you are thinking. You don't need to build a dam. It's putty like and only sags some. I've never used Proseal so I know nothing about it.
Btw, most Walmarts will have Dicor and Eternabond tape.

BamaRam · 07-19-2018, 08:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fjr vfr

Btw, most Walmarts will have Dicor and Eternabond tape.

I must be visiting the wrong Walmarts. The ones I've been in have about a dozen different kinds of tank treatment, mats, cleaners, and a few Camco items.

Tbos · 07-20-2018, 03:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BamaRam

I must be visiting the wrong Walmarts. The ones I've been in have about a dozen different kinds of tank treatment, mats, cleaners, and a few Camco items.

I’ve never seen Dicor or Eternabond at WMart either.

fjr vfr · 07-20-2018, 05:59 PM

Mmm...I could swear I've seen them, but maybe I just thought I did?? I am getting old and my DW needs to keep reminding me of things I've said and done in the past. I never seem to remember those thing. Maybe it's a sign of my memory going?

Well, I do know I did get some Eternabond at a campground's store where we were staying last year. You might check in at any RV parks or campgrounds in the area. I think many would have it?

**sourdough** · 07-20-2018, 06:18 PM

"Mmm...I could swear I've seen them, but maybe I just thought I did?? I am getting old and my DW needs to keep reminding me of things I've said and done in the past. I never seem to remember those thing. Maybe it's a sign of my memory going?"

Yep, I think more and more of us are in that mode. I was asking DW today about a conversation we had had earlier today because it seemed my memory was a little different than hers. When our thoughts seemed to differ she just told me....."I'll tell you how it went". And there you go.

DOWva · 07-20-2018, 07:59 PM

Eternabond is the go to roof repair while traveling. I carry a roll with me just in case some weird thing happens as we travel. Best Thing Since Sliced Bread.

Dave W · 07-21-2018, 03:16 AM

I have seen Dicor in one Walmart but our local stores do not carry any

damillersr · 07-26-2018, 08:39 AM

Just a thought. If you are worried about the self leveling stuff running, I would suggest you use a "red cup" over the patch and tape it down with masking tape, then remove it in a couple of days. Just a suggestion from a master of the cheap fix

. Side note, it will keep the rain out during the storm tomorrow too!!

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