Siding 101

[rooster]

I kept thinking that putting on the aluminum siding would be a nightmare. I had two friends come over and we buffed up the one side with 60 grit paper. I applied the side of my tear with Robert's 6700 outdoor carpet adhesive from HD with a 1/16th. notched trowel, raised the aluminum to the side and rolled the side with a 8" med-soft rubber roller from HD and it came out real smooth. I did however use duct tape to hold it in place at the top of the tear. As someone mentioned not to put the adhesive to thick. I didn't over do it with the glue and it came out great. Once I learn how to put pictures in this thing (forum) I show some pics. Seems like everyone loves pics.

Jim,

[doug hodder]

glad that worked for you Rooster...I used Roberts, I may have been the one that mentioned about not getting too thick with it....worked out great for me....doug..an ex Alaska resident...( Anch. 63-75)

[asianflava]

Doug, did you apply any epoxy to the top of your tear? I want to epoxy the wood and apply some BID tape to the roof to wall joint before putting down the aluminum. I was wonderng how the floor glue stuck to the epoxy.

[rooster]

Asian, I've never used epoxy before, but what I did to the side of my tear was put varathane and not sand it. This left a semi-rough surface for the floor adhesive to bond to. You may have to scuff up the epoxy a little. I don't know for sure. Someone with more knowledge may have the answer.

Jim,

[The R/C Man]

Hey Guys!

I can't remember what the term is but epoxy leaves a residue from the curing process. I know before you paint over it it will either need to be sanded or cleaned with a solvent to remove the residue... I would have to believe the same would be true for any type of adheasive.....