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Roofs
Leaks
When the roof of an RV fails, it can be tantamount to your body having cancer and a heart attack at the same time. The results of a leaking roof shorten the life of the RV and this makes the owners downright miserable. In some cases, the leaking is very difficult to stop and, in most cases, it does permanent damage.
The photos shown depict some of the more serious results of a leaking roof. Following these photos we will give you a summary of two types of roof that have evoked the most questions, and questions and answers from our members and staff. In part 2 of this report, we will cover fiberglass roofs that work and don't, and some new roofing materials that might work or won't.
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The arrow points to a stain that has soaked through from the roof and follows the trim all the way across the ceiling.
Water damage around the edge of the skylight shows evidence of leakage from the roof. 
A serious roof leak caused a large stain on the ceiling and wall in this untrimmed corner. 
Badly stained cedar paneling in this RV closet was a direct result of roof leaks.
Leaks in the rear of this cabinet can lead to more serious damage if the cabinet is full and the initial damage goes unnoticed.
Delamination of the sidewalls can result from a leaky roof, as it did in this motor home. Notice the bubbles on the sidewalls.
Despite what we thought might be a "good roof" we found a stain on the ceiling. We think the leak was located where the roof comes into contact with the front cap.
Water that has leaked from the roof to the ceiling has stained the ceiling badly along one wall and is ruining the wallpaper where the leak has spread.
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