Post by southeasttraveler on Oct 19, 2021 14:10:35 GMT -5
My 333RIK roof is coming apart at the gutters edge. Seems the staples that were used to secure the plywood to the roof framing are coming loose. Noticed this past summer, from a ladder I can push down on a panel, then you can see the staples push up against the roofing material. Almost all the way around the unit. Not lifted at the front end cap area, but is lifting a little at the rear and sides of the camper. The staples are not the correct item to use as far as I am concerned, should have used screws. Contacted KZ about the problem, received a reply from Bill Woodcock of customer service via E-mail. He says after researching my camper model and VIN#, he has no record of this concern from other campers.. His note was, possible water intrusion has caused swelling and lifting the panels.
I feel its from using inferior techniques, design and materials namely, the STAPLES on a Barrel roof structure. I see NO water intrusion area's, interior or exterior. A side bar: more than several (of the hundreds used to secure panels Etc. on the exterior) of the Square drive/phillip's head type screws used, the heads have broken off. Probably made in China from recycled steel!! Yes I have been on the roof on occasion, A/C service, adding MaxxAir vent covers and cleaning. Try to walk on roofing cross members, but they are 4' apart !!!! Utilize heavy "moving" blankets, thin plywood when doing A/C service.
Anyone out there seen or heard a similar problem?
I feel its from using inferior techniques, design and materials namely, the STAPLES on a Barrel roof structure. I see NO water intrusion area's, interior or exterior. A side bar: more than several (of the hundreds used to secure panels Etc. on the exterior) of the Square drive/phillip's head type screws used, the heads have broken off. Probably made in China from recycled steel!! Yes I have been on the roof on occasion, A/C service, adding MaxxAir vent covers and cleaning. Try to walk on roofing cross members, but they are 4' apart !!!! Utilize heavy "moving" blankets, thin plywood when doing A/C service.
Anyone out there seen or heard a similar problem?
