Roof Sealant

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Roof Sealant

Postby Biker_Boy » Sat Mar 07, 2015 9:59 am

New here and just starting my build. 7 x 14 v nose for hauling the bike as well as camping in. I want to mount a vent and a TV antenna through the roof. What is everyone using for roof Sealant on these types of penetrations?
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Re: Roof Sealant

Postby Doublacola » Sat Mar 07, 2015 10:08 am

Bob,
I used white silicone and so for so good.
Good luck with your build.
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Re: Roof Sealant

Postby KennethW » Sat Mar 07, 2015 2:21 pm

Polyurethane sealant is better then silicone. Most of the time pull silicone back off but not with polyurethane. But is harder to work with. Polyurethane sticks to thing better (fingers tools etc)and stays stuck.
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Re: Roof Sealant

Postby aztrooper » Sat Mar 07, 2015 6:17 pm

When I had our 5th wheel, I used Dicor calk and coating. For my money, it is the best product available. Stay away from silicon as it will peel up and will not make a lasting seal. Diicor is what the pro's use. It is self leveling and as long as you apply it to a clean surface, it will not come up. I also bought a 1 gallon can of Dicor metal roof sealer to paint the roof of my V nose trailer I'm building now into a camper. When I get everything done on top, which is just changing out the factory vent to a Fantastic Fan vent, I will paint the roof with it. It will ensure against any leaks. Check out the link for a video. I don't work for them, I just have used it and would not use anything else.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sGS3PohgXGA
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Re: Roof Sealant

Postby Gold5one » Sat Mar 07, 2015 7:17 pm

---for caulking joints use Sikaflex-221 white or black, over the top of the vent flanges use Dicor self leveling adhesive.
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Re: Roof Sealant

Postby dales133 » Sat Mar 07, 2015 7:44 pm

Sikaflex also make a very good self leveling adhesive.
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Re: Roof Sealant

Postby CGRotorhead » Sun Mar 08, 2015 1:10 pm

Thanks for posing those links and videos. :thumbsup: I need to change out my non working cranking roof vent with a new one
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Re: Roof Sealant

Postby dustboy » Sun Mar 08, 2015 2:13 pm

I swear by Sikaflex, that stuff is incredible.
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