Options for roof/sidewall edge trim?

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Re: Options for roof/sidewall edge trim?

Postby WhitneyK » Tue Feb 14, 2012 10:12 am

Steve,

This is just my opinion, take it for what it is.

I made my own edge trim from leftovers from my skin, however, my skin was made out of some heavy al and I had access to a metal break. Was sort of a pain, but I had no money for trim at the time.
If I had it to do all over again I would buy the edge trim sold at camper repair places. The kind of trim that has an insert to cover the screws. It's soft enough to bend right from the get go and you don't have to anneal it, just use it for what it is. If you have to mail order it, shipping is killer expensive. I'm not sure where you live, but if I wanted to travel a little ( I live in the state that is the camper capital of the world ) you can buy it in 16' pieces. The trim isn't that expensive, gettin' to ya is.

Expansion and contraction has me concerned on vinyle trim. I really, really considered FRP on my build as well.
Anyway, take it for what it's worth.
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Re: Options for roof/sidewall edge trim?

Postby linuxmanxxx » Tue Feb 14, 2012 3:09 pm

Look at the link at the end. I use it on my campers I build and it's UV safe very dense and yet flexible and just simply glue it on with PL Premium and then paint with exterior enamel is what I used. CM205 is their in stock profile I used and you will order enough that you'll get a 10% discount off the per foot price listed. If you have a tight radius they will preshape it to the radius at no extra cost as well. Well worth it and this stuff looks good. http://www.trimster.com/flexcat.asp?category=Corner%20Mold&option=showall
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Re: Options for roof/sidewall edge trim?

Postby Martiangod » Wed Feb 15, 2012 12:05 am

Aluminum screen door frames works, get 6' lengths of it at used building suply places like Habitat Re-Store. I bought 4 6' lengths for $2
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