codyparsons017 Posted February 26, 2018 Report Share Posted February 26, 2018 Hey there RV'ers. I am new to the forum and am looking for some advice on what is going on with my roof... I will keep it short, sweet and to the point. Problem- I am getting bubbles after I applied the self leveling caulk on the newly installed Superflex alpha TPO roof membrane. ( using the provided blue tube Alpha superflex caulk ) I Bought the Alpha Superflex 35 foot TPO roof kit, with the 2 gallons of water based sealant, and 5 tubes of Aplha self leveler. what are your thoughts? is this normal? chemical reaction? improper installation? thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Devilishjim Posted February 26, 2018 Report Share Posted February 26, 2018 the top pic at the top of it it looks like you got a good bead layed down after that I am following to find out what the hell went wrong ! Jim Spence 2000 Dodge 3500 1 ton QC 4x4 dually 5.9 diesel LB BD exhaust brake, 6 spd manual trans 34CKTS Cedar Creek 5er, Trail-Air hitch Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
codyparsons017 Posted February 27, 2018 Author Report Share Posted February 27, 2018 Thank you for the response Jim. Yeah I am stumped.. the only thing I can think of is the temperature? It's been 40° degrees. Would that effect anything? I am hoping that it will lay back down once the temperature starts rising. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirk W Posted February 27, 2018 Report Share Posted February 27, 2018 Actually, some bubbling is quite normal if you look soon after it is applied. Assuming that the product you used was approved for EDPM materials it should nearly all go away after a few days time. I would give it a few days and then check again. It is nearly impossible to not have any bubbles after the curing is complete but you should have only a few small ones. The temperature could be a problem but the directions on the caulk tube should say what the safe use temperature range is. Good travelin !...............KirkFull-time 11+ years...... Now seasonal travelers.Kirk & Pam's Great RV Adventure Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Devilishjim Posted February 27, 2018 Report Share Posted February 27, 2018 Yes the cold may have had something to do with it/ call the company that makes the caulking and also the roofing material. My guess would be that its too cold but I would be looking for answers to fix the mess. It may need to come off the soonest ? Or if not to late heat it up with blow dryer Jim Spence 2000 Dodge 3500 1 ton QC 4x4 dually 5.9 diesel LB BD exhaust brake, 6 spd manual trans 34CKTS Cedar Creek 5er, Trail-Air hitch Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
codyparsons017 Posted February 27, 2018 Author Report Share Posted February 27, 2018 @Kirk Wood That makes me feel a little better! I have been doing a TON of research and found out that the lap sealant has chemical properties that adheres to the rubber membrane and causes this sort of reaction. givin' a few days time, it should lay back down once the chemicals evaporate. ( in theory ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirk W Posted February 27, 2018 Report Share Posted February 27, 2018 14 minutes ago, codyparsons017 said: givin' a few days time, it should lay back down once the chemicals evaporate. Exactly! All of those products do this if you put much of it on the EDPM. Good travelin !...............KirkFull-time 11+ years...... Now seasonal travelers.Kirk & Pam's Great RV Adventure Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
codyparsons017 Posted February 27, 2018 Author Report Share Posted February 27, 2018 I have a TPO roof from Alpha. Same reaction? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirk W Posted February 27, 2018 Report Share Posted February 27, 2018 10 hours ago, codyparsons017 said: Same reaction? Yes... Good travelin !...............KirkFull-time 11+ years...... Now seasonal travelers.Kirk & Pam's Great RV Adventure Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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