dieseldan723
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My trailer is about 2 1/2 years old. I park it next to my house. There is a tree close by but not over the trailer. Last week I went camping and decided to wash the trailer when we got home. I noticed a green moss/mold/mildew (something) on the edges of the roof (where the rubber meets the sides covered with a metal strip). I used the pressure washer to remove the green "stuff" and noticed there was a black and pink stain remaining. What is this and how do I get ride of it? I am worried that I have somehow neglected my roof in only 2+ years!!!! Have I done permanent damage?
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RAGster
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I would not pressure wash the roof. You can easily force water into you seams or even cause separation of sealed joints. The "stains" you are refering to are normal and will turn back white after a short time in the sun. Every time you wash the roof, they will appear. You should wash your roof about twice a year using dish soap like Ivory or Polmolive and rinse with plenty of water. Of course, only use your normal pressure from your home's water spigot.
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downtheroad
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Well, probably a little late now, but I would avoid using a pressure washer on your roof. You are likely to do lots more damage trying to remove stains than the stains would cause themselves.
It's good practice to wash your roof once a year. Use a soft bristle brush and something like Spic-n-Span. This will remove the mold/mildew and oxidation. Don't worry too much about a few stains or discoloration, it's a roof.
Inspect the seams and caulking and repair as needed.
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dieseldan723
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downtheroad wrote:Well, probably a little late now, but I would avoid using a pressure washer on your roof. You are likely to do lots more damage trying to remove stains than the stains would cause themselves.
It's good practice to wash your roof once a year. Use a soft bristle brush and something like Spic-n-Span. This will remove the mold/mildew and oxidation. Don't worry too much about a few stains or discoloration, it's a roof.
Inspect the seams and caulking and repair as needed.
Yeah, I know, I was more worried that it was some kind of mold that had gotten into the rubber. I didn't really use the pressure washer ON the roof, just at the point where the roof and the side come into contact. I was careful to not hit the rubber too hard with the water. I also kept it quite a bit away from the roof. The green stuff came off pretty easily.
Thanks.
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outdoorsman2007
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Be careful washing your rubber roof with soaps because many of them contain petroleum or citric ingredients that will damage the rubber and void the warranty. Go to dicor.com and buy the correct product for your rubber roof. It's not expensive and keeps your roof looking nice. Their customer service is great also, if you have any questions.
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dieseldan723
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outdoorsman2007 wrote:Be careful washing your rubber roof with soaps because many of them contain petroleum or citric ingredients that will damage the rubber and void the warranty. Go to dicor.com and buy the correct product for your rubber roof. It's not expensive and keeps your roof looking nice. Their customer service is great also, if you have any questions.
Thanks, I will check them out.
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