THE MOST ADVANCED SEAMLESS RUBBER ROOF ON THE MARKET TODAY

“GOES ON LIKE PAINT – WORKS LIKE MAGIC”

Now you too can enjoy the many benefits of a weather-tight rubber roof.  LIQUID ROOF® forms a 100% chemically
cured seamless membrane every bit as solid and attractive as factory installed sheet rubber. You can install an entire
new roof yourself, or make repairs to your existing roof, quickly and easily.

LIQUID ROOF’S® SIMPLE ONE-COAT APPLICATION BY BRUSH OR ROLLER
SAVES YOU TIME AND MONEY.

Seals and protects your RV from water damage and expensive fuel loss due to drafts.  No other product can match the
durability of EPDM Rubber and LIQUID ROOF® is backed by a 5-year warranty.  LIQUID ROOF® is available in white.
Each gallon covers approximately 42 square feet.

All these features in a single product

* Chemical resistant * Ease of application * Long-term durability * UV and Ozone resistance * 
* Produces a seamless membrane * Excellent flexibility and elongation *
* Outstanding ponding water resistance *
* Temperature resistance from –60°F to 300°F *

TO LEAK PROOF: 
FLASHINGS – RIPS – TEARS
CRACKS – DELAMINATED SEAMS

CAN BE USED OVER:
METAL – FABRIC – RUBBER
FIBERGLASS – FOAM – CONCRETE

Liquid Roof®

F9991 Off White

Product Data Sheet

Liquid Roof® is a true EPDM rubber and therefore could be described as a liquid version of the single ply EPDM membrane that has established an outstanding performance record for over 30 years. The EPDM chemistry has two unique features not possessed by any other rubber: It is unaffected by ultraviolet and ozone, and can tolerate continuous exposure at temperatures over 300° F. This feature is what gives EPDM rubbers the best aging properties (retain flexibility longer) of all the elastomers.

Coverage:
Liquid Roof ® will cover up to 46 square feet per gallon on a very smooth surface.  Normal coverage is 40-42 square feet per gallon on an average substrate.  The required 20-mil film thickness will be achieved when the above spreading rate is used.

Cure Conditions:
The cure rate of Liquid Roof® is temperature dependent; i.e. higher temperatures will accelerate the cure and lower temperatures will retard it. Contact with air is another requirement. If, for example, a rain shower develops before material has cured (material may still be wet) and water collects on the surface the following condition will prevail. Material that is still wet will prevent water from penetrating the film; however, the curing process will not begin unless material is exposed to air. The material under water will remain uncured until the water has evaporated and the surface again becomes exposed to air, at which time the curing process will begin.

Surface preparation
Surface to be coated should be clean, dry and structurally sound. Fasten loose areas with adhesive (contact cement) or pop rivets. Oil or wax must be completely removed with solvent. Remove loose portions of existing coatings and brittle caulk with scraper and wire brush. Whatever still has good adhesion may remain to be recoated. Rusty or pitted metal should be wire brushed to remove loose oxide. Tightly adhering corrosion may be directly coated with Liquid Roof®.

Mixing Directions
Proper incorporation and thorough mixing of the catalyst is critical to achieving desired cured film properties and should, therefore, be done with great care. Container is filled low to allow room for mixing as well as the addition of the catalyst. Insert mixing paddle in Liquid Roof® and mix for approximately one minute so that material is moving uniformly and has formed a vortex. Slowly add catalyst into this vortex at a rate, which allows it to be incorporated without puddling.  DO NOT pour catalyst on top of Liquid Roof® prior to starting mixer. After all the catalyst has been added, the mixer (if hand held) should be moved in a circular fashion around the periphery of the pail as well as up and down to insure that the catalyst is completely and uniformly mixed. Periodically scrape the sides with a rubber or metal spatula to incorporate the stagnant layer of material adhering to walls of pail.

TECHNICAL DATA

The information presented herein is furnished free of charge and is based on technical data that Pro Guard believes to be reliable. It is intended for use by persons having technical skill and is at their own discretion and risk. Since conditions of use are outside our control we make no warranties, express or implied, and assume no liability in connection with any use of this information. Nothing herein is to be taken as a license to operate or a recommendation to infringe any patents.

General Application Instructions
for Liquid Roof® F9991

RV Roof Application Video

Surface preparation

Surface to be coated should be clean, dry and structurally sound. Fasten loose areas with adhesive (contact cement) or pop rivets. Oil or wax must be completely removed with solvent.  Remove loose portions of existing coatings and brittle caulk with scraper and wire brush. Whatever still has good adhesion may remain to be recoated.  Rusty or pitted metal should be wire brushed to remove loose oxide. Tightly adhering corrosion may be directly coated with Liquid Roof.

Asphalt based aluminum coatings should be removed as much as possible by wire brush or abrasive disc. Roof cements should be removed and replaced with butyl caulk where necessary.  Repair torn rubber with adhesive Butyl Tape.  A rubber patch may be applied over torn area if desired.  Remove chalk from white rubber membrane by brushing with a detergent solution followed by a water rinse or working surface with a stiff brush.  Smooth metal or plastic surfaces should be roughed up to improve adhesion of Liquid Roof®. A deglossing solvent may work on some plastics.

Coverage:

Liquid Roof ® will cover up to 46 square feet per gallon on a very smooth surface.  Normal coverage is 40-42 square feet per gallon on an average substrate. The required 20 mil film thickness will be achieved when the above spreading rate is used.  If you are uncertain how to calculate the amount of material you will need, please contact Pro Guard Coatings at (800-735-4399) M-F 8-4:30 EST.

Mixing Directions:

The container is under filled to allow for the addition of the pre-measured catalyst that is included.  A drill, and a mixer (shown at left) will be needed to incorporate the catalyst.  For a 1 gallon can a short mixer will suffice.  For 4 or 5 gallon pails you MUST use a long shaft mixer.

The catalyst will be inside the box for 1 gallon and 1 gallon repair kits.  The catalyst will be located under the lid in 4 and 5 gallon pails.

Mix rubber material in can/pail until uniform; center mixer shaft in pail or can and begin mixing until a vortex is formed. Slowly pour all of catalyst into vortex .  Move mixer up and down and in a circular motion for 2-3 minutes until all portions of can/pail are uniformly mixed

Application:

By brush, roller or squeegee.  A combination of methods might be most effective.  For example, on a flat roof, pour a serpentine bead of material, distribute with squeegee, finish with a short nap roll to press air out of cracks and even out wet film.  Product will self level when sufficient material has been applied.  Working time is 4-6 hours depending on temperature. A single application of Liquid Roof is preferable to multiple coats.  Apply with brush around flashings and edges using long, slow strokes. On flat surfaces, material can be poured, spread with a squeegee and then evened out with a short nap roller. Touch-ups may be applied as desired after initial film has cured and surface is first wiped with solvent.

Temperature and Cure Conditions:

Liquid Roof® may be applied at any temperature that permits it being spread onto the surface. It will waterproof immediately upon application. The solvent will evaporate at a rate governed by temperature but will not be affected by relative humidity. Exposure to freezing temperatures before cure has taken place will not damage the film. The time necessary to reach cure should not be a concern as this process will occur automatically. Exposure to sunlight will accelerate the curing process. The final film properties of the cured membrane will be the same regardless of the time required to achieve cure.  Liquid Roof® will provide long term protection even under extreme exposure conditions.

Please read all safety precautions  and heed all warnings.

WARNING:  Please read all directions completely before beginning the application process.   Please make sure all safety precautions are followed and appropriate safety equipment is used. Please read can/pail for complete precautions and instructions.

The information presented herein is furnished free of charge and is based on technical data that Pro Guard believes to be reliable. It is intended for use by persons having technical skill and is at their own discretion and risk. Since conditions of use are outside our control we make no warranties, express or implied, and assume no liability in connection with any use of this information. Nothing herein is to be taken as a license to operate or a recommendation to infringe any patents

When properly applied, Liquid Roof® can be expected to provide many years of reliable roof protection.  EPDM Rubbers have proven themselves to be one of the most durable roofing materials made.

An application of Liquid Roof produces a relatively thin membrane approximately 20 mils thick.  This is sufficient to act as a weather shield but not enough to provide any structural strength.  Roof maintenance should, therefore, not be limited to only the topmost layer but include the structure that supports it.

CLEANING THE SURFACE
Maintaining a clean white surface helps to reduce heat absorption.  An annual detergent wash using a sponge or soft brush will usually suffice.  This will also provide an opportunity to inspect the roof for early signs of problems.

DEBRIS ACCUMULATION
When the RV is parked under or near trees for extended periods, an accumulation of leaves, needles, broken branches and sometimes tree sap or rosin may develop.  This debris should be removed weekly and the surface inspected for damage.  Park far enough away from low tree branches so they cannot touch the roof during a storm.

CLEANERS AND SOLVENTS
Detergents and most household cleaners that do not contain oils or waxes may be used.  Paint thinner and alcohol may also be used for wiping the surface.

WHAT NOT TO DO
Do not use abrasives or brushes with stiff bristles because these can break the rubber membrane.  Do not apply wax or any product containing oil.  These will soften the rubber and cause it to swell.

WINTER STORAGE
Liquid Roof can tolerate temperatures to –60°F., so low temperatures should not present a problem.  Do not park the RV under a tree, overhead wires or near a higher sloped roof if you are in a snow belt area.  Icicles falling off branches or wires and snow and ice sliding off a higher roof can cause serious damage to the roof of an RV.

STRUCTURAL CONCERNS
Most RV’s are not constructed to carry heavy roof loads.  Work from a ladder whenever possible.  Place plywood on roof to distribute load between trusses whenever roof work is performed.  Limit the load to one person.  If there are noticeable sags in roof skin between trusses, have the dealer check for a possible problem

Universal Repair Method for EPDM Rubber

This Universal Repair Method
can be used on:

Sheet Rubber – Metal – Automotive
Vinyl Masonry – Fiberglass – Fish Ponds
Fountains – Thermoplastic Membrane

SEALING JOINTS, SEAMS, OVERLAPS AND TEARS  
Surface Prep:
Metal, Fiberglass, and Masonry
Use a wire brush or sandpaper to clean surface and create a slightly rough surface.  Then wipe with paint thinner.   Rubber and Thermoplastic Membrane Remove surface chalk by wiping repeatedly with rag wet with paint thinner.

• Center the Butyl Tape over the seam and press onto surface with a solid roller.
• Do not remove release film until ready to apply Fabric.
• Remove a section of the release film and center the rolled Fabric over Tape and press onto Tape.
• Alternately remove more film and roll out Fabric until all Tape is covered.
• Use roller to firmly embed Fabric to Tape.
• If Fabric begins to go off center cut it and realign.
• Topcoat the reinforced Tape with Liquid Roof® or EPDM Liquid Rubber® plus 2 inches beyond to complete the repair.

THIS PROCEDURE PRODUCES A SEAMLESS, WEATHER AND WATERPROOF REPAIR.  

USING BUTYL TAPE AS AN ADHESIVE  
• Clean substrate and underside of part with paint thinner.
• If surface temperature is cold heat with a hair dryer until barely warm to the touch.
• Cut Butyl Tape to approximate size of part and lay it on a flat surface with the sticky side up.
• Press part onto Tape and trim excess with scissors.
• Remove release film.
• Lay part into place starting at one side to avoid trapping air bubbles and press onto surface for better adhesion.

TO REATTACH A TEAR IN A MEMBRANE:  
• Cut convenient size pieces of Tape and slide under loose membrane with release film attached.
• Start at one end and successively remove the release film while gently pressing membrane onto tape.
• Roll surface for better adhesion.

HELPFUL TIPS FOR HANDLING BUTYL TAPE  
*Scissors are best for cutting Butyl Tape
*Always cut Tape with release film attached
*Wet the blades with paint thinner to prevent Tape from sticking
*Wet fingers with paint thinner when handling Tape without release film attached to prevent sticking
*Use needle nose pliers to remove release film when working in confined spaces
*Use a wooden or metal roller to press tape to surface for better adhesion   *Tape can be overlapped to cover a wider area
*Always reinforce Tape with Fabric to eliminate stretch

LIMITED WARRANTY

Pro Guard Coatings, the manufacturer, warrants Liquid Roof®
for a period of 5 years when the following conditions are met:

1 Mixing of catalyst was performed according to directions on label.
2 Liquid Roof® was applied to a sound RV roof surface according to application instructions
and resulted in a dry film thickness of approximately 20 mils.
3 Failure was not caused by accident, fire, hurricane, tornado, or deterioration of the original
construction materials.
4 Liquid Roof® was not applied over an asphalt coating or silicone caulk.
5 Customer can supply some form of proof of purchase to establish an approximate date of use.
6 Customer submits a sample of the failed membrane and a description of the roof construction
(i.e. metal, fiberglass, rubber, etc.) when making a warranty claim.

The membrane is deemed to have failed if it loses adhesion, cracks, erodes, or otherwise fails
to provide an effective weather barrier for the substrate to which it was applied. The substrate
must remain in a sound and stable condition.

This warranty is in place of any implied warranty of merchantability and all other warranties
expressed or implied.

This warranty is limited to the replacement of material only.

Pro Guard Coatings, the manufacturer, will, at the customer’s option, either replace the quantity of material
originally used or supply a sufficient amount to complete the repair of the damage, freight prepaid, when the
above conditions are met and failure occurs any time within a 5 year period from the time of application.
Since the manner and condition of application are beyond our control, neither seller nor manufacturer shall be
liable for any injury, loss or damage, direct or consequential arising out of the use or the inability to use this
product. The buyer’s sole and exclusive remedy against the manufacturer or his agent shall be the
replacement of the defective product, and no other remedy (including, but not limited to, incidental or
consequential damages for lost profits, lost sales, injury to property, labor costs and expenses or any other
incidental or consequential loss) shall be available to the buyer.

DEFECTIVE/RETURN GOODS POLICY

If defect is discovered after the catalyst has been added, regardless of container size, then the product
may be discarded and Pro Guard will replace the same. Defective Quart containers whether catalyst
has been added or not may be discarded. Defective but uncatalyzed product in gallon or larger containers
should be returned to Pro Guard at the address below. Pro Guard will replace the same.

Damage resulting from shipping and handling is not considered a product defect and should be made directly
with the transporter.

SERVICE BULLETIN 04

Liquid Roof® and Alfa Rubber

Pro Guard Coatings, the manufacturer of Liquid Roof®, has received a number of reports from dealers and private users of Liquid Roof® that have described a condition similar to the following:

…”We applied Liquid Roof® over an existing rubber roof one or two years ago and now it is tacky, leaves are sticking to it, and it has turned gray”…

After some considerable probing we are able to establish that the rubber that has been coated over was of the ALFA brand.  The common denominator for the Liquid Roof® starting out appearing normal but then becomes “tacky” after one or two years seems to be the ALPHA brand of rubber.

The technical explanation for the process that is softening the coating and making it tacky is “reverse polymerization”.  This is a process of decomposition that slowly reduces the rubber to its starting point composition.  The suspect cause for this is the antioxidant used in the ALPHA rubber.

CONCLUSION:

Do not apply Liquid Roof® directly over ALPHA rubber.

RECOMMENDATIONS:

Using ProFlex Flexible Primer prior to the application of Liquid Roof will effectively place a barrier between the two incompatible rubbers.

SERVICE BULLETIN 97

Diagnosing Electrolysis

Coating Sheet Rubber

Coating Plywood

Recoating Liquid Roof®

Diagnosing Electrolysis:
The term electrolysis generally describes a condition where an aluminum or galvanized metal roof skin corrodes from underneath.  The metal acts as a catalyst causing the adhesive bonding it to the plywood to decompose.  Some of the decomposition products then react with the metal causing pitting and loss of adhesion.  This condition will continue at an unpredictable rate until the catalytic effect of the metal is lost or the adhesive completely degrades.

Advanced stages of electrolysis can be recognized visually.  Make a 2” T cut and bend the skin back.  If there is poor or no adhesion to the plywood and the underside of the skin appears mottled or rough then the electrolysis process has already begun.  The beginning stages will be more difficult to recognize but will start with loss of adhesion and then progress to eroding the metal.

DO NOT apply Liquid Roof® to a roof diagnosed or suspected of having active electrolysis.  The coating will eventually fail as the skin deteriorates from underneath.  Removal of the metal skin is the only way to stop the electrolysis.  When pitting or corrosion is only on the topside of the metal, it may be top-coated with Liquid Roof®.

Liquid Roof® over Sheet Rubber:
Liquid Roof® is recommended for application over sheet rubber because it is the same chemistry and has identical flexibility and weathering characteristics.  Liquid Roof® does not chalk and can be used to eliminate the chalking of sheet rubber.  When a solvent containing product like Liquid Roof® comes in contact with sheet rubber, the applicator should be prepared for a phenomenon which will make it appear as if something has gone radically wrong.  Some of the solvent in Liquid Roof® will be absorbed by the sheet rubber and cause it to swell.  If the sheet is not glued tightly to the plywood the swelling causes wrinkles or bubbles to form.  Depending on the temperature, this condition will persist for days or sometimes weeks.  However, as the Liquid Roof® begins its cure process and solvent slowly evaporates, the sheet will shrink and return to its original shape.  DO NOT apply Liquid Roof® in a heavy film as this will aggravate the swelling reaction in the sheet.

Coating Plywood:
Liquid Roof® has been used directly over plywood to make a finished roof in situations where expediency and minimal cost were the primary considerations. Although this procedure results in a weaker roof structure, water-tightness can be achieved if the application is performed carefully.

The joint between sheets should be positioned directly over a roof truss and securely fastened to prevent warping.  Next, to seal the pores, coat plywood with oil based exterior primer paint.  Allow an overnight cure.  Seal the joint by bridging it with a 6” wide polyester fabric strip.  Apply a light coat of rubber over the joint, lay fabric into wet rubber and smooth out wrinkles.  Complete job by applying a liberal coat of LIQUID Roof® over entire roof surface, being especially careful to completely cover the fabric over the joint without skips or pinholes.  Using an oil base primer on the wood considerably improves the appearance of a one-coat application of Liquid Roof®.

Recoating Liquid Roof®:
Since Liquid Roof® cures by chemical reaction, a single heavy application will be preferable to multiple thin coats.  A second coat will bond to a previous film but that bond will not be as strong as the internal bond within each layer. If a second coat is applied before the first has thoroughly cured, some wrinkling may result as the first coat absorbs solvent and swells.  This will, however, recover as the solvent evaporates. It is generally recommended that only a single coat be applied over non-porous surfaces, the thickness of which can be varied as desired.  Thicker films will take longer to cure through.