An epdm rv roof ethylene propylene diene monomer or a tpo rv roof thermal poly olefin.
Rockwood rv roof materials.
Rockwoodu2019s structure is comprised of a laminated aluminum framed roof structure a laminated aluminum framed floor structure laminated aluminum framed sidewall structures laminated aluminum framed front rear wall structuresu2026 this means that rockwoodu2019s products are 100 laminated aluminum framed thatu2019s all 6 sides of the rv.
Hanwha azdel manufactures composite panels with twice the strength and half the weight of wood.
Edpm tpo and superflex.
Unlike batten insulation core foam does not lose r value over time.
Odor free 3 times the insulation value energy and sound absorbing panels keep outside noise outside.
They do not decompose when exposed to moisture thus don t fill the air with mold mildew and toxic fumes.
Quick and easy way to classify your rv roofing material.
The roof is made out of a seamless piece of tpo instead of rubber.
Rockwood s insulation is high density core foam.
All three are distinct in their appearance so it isn t too difficult to tell which kind of material your rv has if you know where to.
The top layer of your roof is made of alpha ply this material is stretchy like rubber but is much lighter and oxidizes less making it less chalky which can causes streaks on the side of your rv.
Built with a 2 radius the roof naturally sheds waters.
This is a stronger material than rubber that wears and chalks less.
Rubber tpo probably the most common material for an rv roof and actually comes in two different types.
Before you buy your next rv make sure it has azdel onboard.
6 sided aluminum frame.
Since the invention of the rv there have been essentially three generations of material used on the roofs of most rv models.
Generally speaking there are four different kinds of roofing material used on an rv.