A soft spot on your roof doesn t necessarily mean you need a full roof replacement.
Repairing roof soft spots.
If you can tell there s a soft spot on your roof this most likely means that the substrate below the roofing material is damaged and deteriorating.
Most roofs have plywood sheeting underneath the roofing tiles or shingles.
That dip in the roof with a soft spot indicates that you should have your roof repaired asap.
This can be a result of the plywood sheeting becoming wet from rain above or from moisture not being able to escape from below and leading to mold mildew growth.
After encountering a soft spot you ll probably want to go back inside to see how much damage has been done to the roof by pulling back any part of the ceiling that is obstructing your view.
Often leaks simmer for some time before they become apparent with.
Unfortunately for many camper owners a leak in the interior side of the camper is the first indication that the roof has sprung a leak.
These soft spots usually form when the layer underneath gets soaked due to gaps in the shingles.
The soft spot on the roof of the camper is typically a sign of dry rot or some other defect in the roof structure.
This could entail taking off the interior ceiling panels and removing any insulation between the roof and the ceiling.