My camper uses plywood for the flooring and roof.
Rvs using marine plyood for roof.
Rafters run from the peak of the roof.
Hi my roof is plywood glued to the foam removed all the loose bad wood sanded old glue of the plywood that is left from rubber but not sure what to use to bond new wood to the old wood and the foam th.
Thickness looked to be 3 8 or metric equivalent.
Watch out for the home depot plywood s as many only have three ply s and or voids.
Hi my roof is plywood glued to the foam removed all the loose.
Exterior plywood came on the scene in 1934 with the development of a waterproof adhesive.
Allow them become larger troubles as well as roofing substitute simply months from currently implies you invest 4 also 5 numbers.
I saw no voids along any cut edges so the grade was likely ab.
Vinyl siding 4 x 8 x 3 8 cedar plywood and batten strips any number of other less costly exterior grade 1 4 plywood even 10 sheet lauan plywood primed and painted with batten strips or if you have access to a metal brake trim coil can be braked to resemble the aluminum siding around 65 85 per 50 x 24 roll.
Many boats end up with lots of rot under the seats since the water gets past the bolts holding the seats to the deck.
Today builders can choose from several types of exterior plywood.
When my new roof was going on in july 12 i took a look at some of the plywood cuts.
I can t remember the grade stamp but i know the outside plys were clear.
Assuming your trusses are 24 on center i would be inclined to use a good quality exterior grade 1 2 plywood.
The major factor to best plywood for rv roof repair is so you with any luck do not need to pay of changing a roof covering.
I have however built a camper with fiberglass roofing.
Recreational vehicle rv manufacturers use apa trademarked plywood and osb oriented strand board structural panels in motor homes and mini homes in travel trailers fifth wheel trailers and tent trailers in vans pickup campers and all kinds of special order custom made and converted units.
Roofs are framed with rafters or trusses which are rafters joined by internal braces so they install as a single component.
I have never glued rubber roofing on.
Cdx plywood a stock item at most lumberyards is a utility grade suitable for most outdoor.
The best choice depends primarily on the intended use but budget can also be a consideration.
Having said that fiberglass rv roofs require less maintenance than rubber rv roofs which makes them preferable for some campers.
The minimum plywood for roofing.
Even boats with marine rated plywood tend to rot out where ever there is a place for water to get into the wood.
Have a good one.
Fiberglass this type of rv roof is hard to the touch and is a bit more rare than a rubber rv roof because the material adds cost and weight to the rv.
