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Engineerlt

FlexArmor Roof Coating
« on: January 12, 2020, 04:56:20 pm »
Just wanted to send some pictures if you were wondering about roof coatings. I just picked up my 2552 from Elite RV where I had  FlexArmor coating installed. All I can say is wow! IIt came out nice.  I had them install my TOGO dish on studs so I can change it later, also installed aluminum uni-strut for 4ea 100W solar panels I will be adding soon, they sprayed over the skylight in the shower (which I wanted), had them make an arc on the front front cap above the clearance lights, covered over the edge and about 2 inches down the back cap, painted all the edges brown and skylight brown. I will never have to calk the roof again, everything is sealed up and should never have a roof leak. If you are not familiar with FlexArmor look them up on the internet, its pretty nice stuff. Here are the pictures......

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Re: FlexArmor Roof Coating
« Reply #1 on: January 12, 2020, 08:43:51 pm »
Wow, really nice! And I'm partial to those AC's  :cool

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Re: FlexArmor Roof Coating
« Reply #2 on: January 12, 2020, 09:43:47 pm »
That is awesome! Can I be really rude and ask (approximately) what that cost to have done?
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Re: FlexArmor Roof Coating
« Reply #3 on: January 12, 2020, 11:23:49 pm »
In 2018 the coast of FlexArmor was $170 a square foot. I'm sure the price has likely gone up.

It might be a good idea for RV owners with rubber roofs, but PC has a fiberglass roof and there have been complaints of long term adhesion issues and bubbling with some FlexArmor owners. I have a 2005 PC and the roof is in perfect condition even though it sat in the Texas sun for 13 years. Yes I have redone the joints and replaced the skylight but the fiberglass roof hardly even needed a cleaning. It was in perfect condition.  The cost of redoing the joints is minuscule compared to having  FlexArmor applied.

Maybe with your solar panels it might be an advisable improvement because of all the additional holes in the roof. However I would consider it an unnecessary expense for the normal PC owner. 

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Re: FlexArmor Roof Coating
« Reply #4 on: January 13, 2020, 07:19:32 am »
Hello the cost of the installation out the door came in at $4700.00 dollars that includes the studs for the TOGO dome, the uni-strut and studs, the new venturi vent caps and painting the edges plus tax. Expensive depends on how you look at it, I have always been proactive and ensured my equipment was maintained to the best of my ability. I didn't want to one day see delamination in the walls or water stains in the ceiling. If you take a close look and see how your fiberglass roof is actually attached to the coach you might rethink the idea.  The aluminum strip that runs down the sides (along the roof} that actually has the screws that help shape the roof over the sides and attach the roof to the sides are just steel screws that are covered by a 1 inch piece of vinyl plastic. What happens over time is the plastic deteriorates and fails or water just finds it way behind the vinyl plastic strip and wicks its way into the structure around the screws.  The screws rust and then fail, as one fails it starts to progress to the next screw and so on until you have a sizable leak, by then its probably already created damage. I know that PC's are not know for roof leaks, and in my opinion there are only to roofs to consider, aluminum or fiberglass. You mentioned that your roof has been exposed to the weather for sometime, I ask the question have you pulled the vinyl plastic strip back and checked the condition of the screws? if you take one out and see rust on the threads you have a problem. With FlexArmor they seal all of that so leakage cannot happen. As for adherence issues of the product you might be referring to an application error with poor prep work. You need to do your home work before picking who installs your FlexArmor,Elite RV in Palmetto Fl. is owned by 2 A&P mechanics, who have the best attention to detail you will find Planes don't get do overs). Also if you have an issue with the coating give them a call they will fix it free of charge.. While I was at the facility I saw everything from million plus coaches to inexpensive camper trailers, and a line out the door to get their roofs coated. So you may not consider it as a necessity but there are a lot of people that have did their research and also decided to be proactive and eliminate any chance of leaks from the roof, just saying..

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Re: FlexArmor Roof Coating
« Reply #5 on: September 07, 2020, 02:03:12 pm »
I had a tree fall on my PC a few weeks ago, I am still waiting for a determination from the insurance whether it is going to be repaired or totalled. If repaired I will need a new cap and roof, was thinking I could talk them into the Flex Armor. Would you do this or have the fiberglass roof replaced?
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Re: FlexArmor Roof Coating
« Reply #6 on: September 07, 2020, 02:08:05 pm »
some photos of the damage
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Re: FlexArmor Roof Coating
« Reply #7 on: September 08, 2020, 06:25:37 am »
Hello
I can tell you that the FlexArmor coating is one of the best upgrades I have did on my PC. If your damage is not structural it can probably be coated with FlexArmor.  The coating is around 1/8-1/4 inch thick. It goes on hot and dries in 6 seconds. You never need to caulk again and you get a lifetime warranty. The durability is great, it can take a branch strike or hail without any damage. It is expensive but for me, knowing that the roof is sealed up and I don't have to worry about leaks is one less thing to worry about...

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Re: FlexArmor Roof Coating
« Reply #8 on: September 09, 2020, 01:24:08 pm »
I can tell you that it is not always the roof that leaks. So, unless you FlexArmored over your marker lights, you need to check them annually and make sure they are sealed.  Ask me how I know....

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Re: FlexArmor Roof Coating
« Reply #9 on: September 09, 2020, 01:36:35 pm »
A 2552 with 2 ac units.    That should be the standard.   I’ve seen several 28-30 foot class c that came with 2 so maybe this will become the new norm.

I will say that roof looks excellent!

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Re: FlexArmor Roof Coating
« Reply #10 on: September 09, 2020, 06:09:13 pm »
I got a quote for $170 per linear foot. We have a place in MA that does it.
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Re: FlexArmor Roof Coating
« Reply #11 on: September 09, 2020, 08:14:01 pm »
Make sure they only measure from the fiberglass cap back!  :lol

Good luck Frank whatever you decide.

I was curious how you go about replacing items like vents fans etc? A trip back to Flex Armor?

I got a quote for $170 per linear foot. We have a place in MA that does it.

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Re: FlexArmor Roof Coating
« Reply #12 on: September 10, 2020, 11:37:04 am »
The first question that comes to mind is... what was wrong that you needed to have the flex armor added?  From what I have read its great stuff but what happened that you needed it.

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Re: FlexArmor Roof Coating
« Reply #13 on: September 11, 2020, 11:08:21 am »
I installed it so I wouldn't have any issues. My roof was in excellent condition and had no leaks. If I change something on the roof , I just change it and then take it back to have the area touched up. I went as far as having the A/C covers coated as well. I did this to keep the covers from breaking down to the UV rays.

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Re: FlexArmor Roof Coating
« Reply #14 on: September 12, 2020, 10:52:49 am »
Ok so you did it as a preventive maintenance. This I understand. I woudn't consider it using ours as much as we do. Im at 63,XXX miles now and I expect we will do another 12-16 thousand next year. If I only used it a few miles a year and intended to have it for 20 years I'd probably go your route as well. They really did a great job, it looks great.