Roof scarf Joint ?

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Roof scarf Joint ?

Postby kirkman » Sat Jun 16, 2007 3:39 pm

What do you use at the scarf joint on the out side to keep the roof from leaking. Epoxy and glass tape or....?

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Postby NightCap » Sun Jun 17, 2007 8:05 pm

I used epoxy and glass both and a bunch of enamel paint.
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Postby Geron » Sun Jun 17, 2007 8:21 pm

PL Urethane to stick it together (and waterproof)
CPES
epoxy filler
Lots of epoxy -- 3 coats
Marine Topside paint from West Marine -- Their brand.

That's it.

Didn't think glass was necessary 'cause, (I think) it's main purpose is to strengthen the joint and that joint is strong enough on it's own.



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Postby NightCap » Sun Jun 17, 2007 9:21 pm

Geron wrote:PL Urethane to stick it together (and waterproof)

Didn't think glass was necessary 'cause, (I think) it's main purpose is to strengthen the joint and that joint is strong enough on it's own.

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I think I would agree. I put some fiberglass tape on all my joints and seams that were on top of my tear. If I had it to do again I would have left the fiber glass off the edge joints at least cause it does not sand or look too good. I probably could have done it better, but I think I could have gotten a much smoother pro look by using just the epoxy and paint.
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Postby kirkman » Mon Jun 18, 2007 10:52 am

Thanks Guys. I ended up Using west systems 105-a epoxy and glass tape. Just to make sure nothing came apart or leaked!
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Postby steve wolverton » Mon Jun 18, 2007 10:56 am

kirkman wrote:Thanks Guys. I ended up Using west systems 105-a epoxy and glass tape. Just to make sure nothing came apart or leaked!


:thumbsup: That's a good way to handle it.
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Postby kirkman » Mon Jun 18, 2007 2:20 pm

Night cap.... You could have feathered it in( like you would with bondo) with resin mixed with airocell thickener.
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Postby NightCap » Mon Jun 18, 2007 5:39 pm

kirkman wrote:Night cap.... You could have feathered it in( like you would with bondo) with resin mixed with airocell thickener.


Yeah, I should have. I wonder if it is too late with the several coats of enamel I have on there now.
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