Flat(ish) roof - is taht gonna be a poblem (water runoff)?

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Flat(ish) roof - is taht gonna be a poblem (water runoff)?

Postby tcolar » Mon Oct 04, 2010 2:34 pm

My roof is quite flat:

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I'm a bit concerned with water runoff .... should I be ?

Would it be a good idea to add a little bit of slope (shims) before adding the exterior skins ?

I'm thinking flat is not a great idea, ion the other hand lots of RV's appear mostly flat.

Thanks.
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Postby GPW » Mon Oct 04, 2010 3:07 pm

TC, just park it at a very slight angle ...the water will run off ... :thumbsup:
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Postby tcolar » Mon Oct 04, 2010 3:40 pm

That's easy :)
also figure i could put a slight slope with the jack too.
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Postby Shadow Catcher » Mon Oct 04, 2010 4:08 pm

A flat roof is actually easier to deal with than the traditional tear shape, lower the front a bit and keep it out of the galley.
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Postby rainjer » Mon Oct 04, 2010 4:09 pm

It is not a problem as long as you vent is taller than the edge molding...

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Postby Greg M » Mon Oct 04, 2010 8:41 pm

Ooo Jeremy, that's a nasty thought :twisted:

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