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williek68 · 10-12-2010, 06:27 AM

is a fiberglass roof better than a tuf ply radius roof on fleetwood rv?

Gary RVRoamer · 10-15-2010, 08:55 PM

Fiberglass is much more wear and tear resistant and essentially never wears out.

Alpha Systems' Royal Tuff-Ply is an excellent TPO roof, but it is still fabric based. A tree branch can still do it in.

chili's trip · 10-17-2010, 06:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Gary RVRoamer

Fiberglass is much more wear and tear resistant and essentially never wears out.

Alpha Systems' Royal Tuff-Ply is an excellent TPO roof, but it is still fabric based. A tree branch can still do it in.

In FMCA Indio last Jan I talked to the Owner of the company in MN that replaces and repairs RV roofs. You see their ads all over. I asked which roof he thought was the best. He said he replaces more fiber glass roofs than any other, rubber or TPO. The reason - cracks! TPO has to be installed perfectly as it can shrink. Rubber is the most cost effective, repairable, with proper maintenance can last 20 years. Good luck.

Gary RVRoamer · 10-20-2010, 09:38 AM

I've heard of cracks in fiberglass roofs, but never had that problem in mine. If I did, I would simply paint it with an elastomeric roof coating. Much easier than replacing TPO or EPDM, I think.

But I wouldn't let an TPO (Tuf-ply) roof be a show stopper when purchasing an RV. It's an excellent material. We had a TPO roof on another coach and were quite happy with it.