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Outside trim wall to roof

PostPosted: Tue Jun 09, 2009 11:15 pm
by roboconnell
Hi all - I'm in the early stages of building a teardrop: i.e. planning and convincing my wife it's a good idea.

One thing that I'm hung up on: trimming the outside wall to the roof? Most pictures it's hard to see, and I can't find dedicated posts on the topic. Can anyone comment on getting a good reliable, waterproof seal? Is it some kind of L-shaped molding which is bendable? I think I like the classic aluminum skin look - so answers for aluminum would be most welcome - but I'm interested in all the various solutions people have found.

thanks!
Rob (first post!)

PostPosted: Tue Jun 09, 2009 11:40 pm
by madjack
...an aluminum angle is used for the edge molding...I use a standard RV insert molding similar to the one listed on this page http://www.lilbear.teardrops.net/parts.html#molding ...you can also use an aluminum angle available from the box or hardware stores...a 3/4 or 1"(preferable) angle...this very usable but you will havvta anneal it to make it bendable and you may wish to trim one leg down on the table saw to around 1/4 to 3/8" both for looks and increasing ease of bendability.......
madjack 8)

PostPosted: Wed Jun 10, 2009 9:03 am
by planovet
I used the standard RV insert molding that MJ mentioned. It comes in aluminum and the insert molding comes in many colors.

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