Roof repair

[Barry J]

We have a 2003 Four Winds Camper with a 3ft x 3ft "soft spot, where it looks like the wood underneath has rotted away, which make an big indentation in the roofing material. At this point I am afraid that a tree branch will fall on it and punch the roof. Uncovered water builds up in the indentation from rain. Right now I have it covered with a piece of wood and a tarp. Asked for some estimates on fixing and get from $5,000-$8,000 to redo the whole roof, on-site since it is on a Camp ground lot, and does not move, it is attached to a Florida room.
My question is, that if needed, could I get a piece of metal, and glue or eternabond it down to the roof to cover the spot and protect it. and then seal around it, for a quick fix.
Any suggestions
Thanks
Barry

[BFlinn181]

Wood rot is like cancer, it will just continue to spread and weaken the roof structure. I'd get a local handyman (if you don't want to tackle it yourself) to strip away the roof cover (EDPM?) and cut away the soft wood. If it has spread to the roof supports, they too will need to be replaced, or at least cut-out and sistered with new supports. Then replace the plywood sheathing and patch or recover with a new EDPM roof.

[okcnewbie]

It sounds like the whole roof estimate is pretty much right on.

You certainly can get by with patching if done right.