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2015 Redwood Cypress roofing material?

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Hello all. I have a 2015 Redwood Cypress that I bought new, last year. My question is what type of roofing is on the trailer and what cleaning and protection products should I use for the roof? Also, what type of patch/sealer/caulk is recommended?

Thanks in advance!
Rob

 
Posted : February 26, 2017 9:03 PM
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Clean mine with Simple Green, spray it on, let set for few minutes, scrub with medium bristle brush & Turtle Wax/Mcquires car wash, rinse with clear water, no protectorant required. Unless they've changed it's an Alpha roof material & use Alpha or Dicor self leveling sealant & Eternabond tape.

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Posted : February 26, 2017 9:16 PM
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Thank you! 🙂

 
Posted : February 26, 2017 9:41 PM
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Clean mine with Simple Green, spray it on, let set for few minutes, scrub with medium bristle brush & Turtle Wax/Mcquires car wash, rinse with clear water, no protectorant required. Unless they've changed it's an Alpha roof material & use Alpha or Dicor self leveling sealant & Eternabond tape.

Ditto. Get ready for a work out. You might try a pump up sprayer. It will save your hands.

Be careful. The TPO roof will get slippery.

 
Posted : February 26, 2017 10:07 PM
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Thank you for seconding the advice for using Simply Green. I'll follow your advise by using the pump up sprayer. I'm probably being a little dense, but is the roofing material an Alpha or TPO rubber roof? Are they synonymous?

Thanks!
Rob

 
Posted : February 26, 2017 10:29 PM
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Alpha is the manufacturer.

TPO is the roofing material.

The manufacturer states that it should last 20 years. 12 is the warranty period with a lot of strings attached...

Consider an Armor Roof or similar product for a lifetime warranty. Brace yourself on the price but when you consider most damage is from moisture intrusion, its worth a look at...

 
Posted : February 26, 2017 11:06 PM
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We use Original Dawn dish washing liquid in a bucket with water. Remember it's mild enough, yet strong enough to remove grease and oil from Wild Life.

 
Posted : February 27, 2017 6:39 PM
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