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06-02-2016, 04:29 AM
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I sadly weigh a little more; and, the roof supported my weight. I used a 2' square piece of plywood to help distribute the weight. When accessing the roof with an extension ladder, place a protective layer of towels where the ladder will rest against the edge of the roof. This will prevent the ladder from cutting into the roofing material.
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06-02-2016, 06:10 AM
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I'll be on the roof this weekend. I'm thinking about preventative maintenance. The Eternabond looked fine a couple weeks ago when I was sweeping the slides off but just may replace it...just because. Is there an easy way to get the old stuff to release? Also a question about Dicor. When and when not to use self-leveling? I imagine self-leveling spreads and flattens out more. Am I right?
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06-02-2016, 06:15 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by TWP723
I'll be on the roof this weekend. I'm thinking about preventative maintenance. The Eternabond looked fine a couple weeks ago when I was sweeping the slides off but just may replace it...just because. Is there an easy way to get the old stuff to release? Also a question about Dicor. When and when not to use self-leveling? I imagine self-leveling spreads and flattens out more. Am I right?
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You have the Dicor info correct. I would not recommend trying to remove the Eternabond. It will likely do damage to the roof material that will result in a larger repair.
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06-02-2016, 06:31 AM
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Originally Posted by norty1
You have the Dicor info correct. I would not recommend trying to remove the Eternabond. It will likely do damage to the roof material that will result in a larger repair.
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Oh really? Didn't know that. So, just put new over the old?
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06-02-2016, 07:33 AM
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Originally Posted by TWP723
Oh really? Didn't know that. So, just put new over the old?
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Why do you need new Eternabond? If it was improperly installed, it should be falling off and easy to remove. If it was properly installed, if should last longer than your roof...
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06-02-2016, 09:28 AM
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Originally Posted by spoon059
Why do you need new Eternabond? If it was improperly installed, it should be falling off and easy to remove. If it was properly installed, if should last longer than your roof...
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I guess I probably don't. Water leaks wig me out a little and I was just gonna do preventative maintenance. It looks ok and is bonding good. Maybe I should just move on to something else and leave it be.
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06-02-2016, 11:59 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by spoon059
Why do you need new Eternabond? If it was improperly installed, it should be falling off and easy to remove. If it was properly installed, if should last longer than your roof...
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Does Jayco use Eternabond at the factory?
I was thinking it was some other seam sealing tape.
The seam on the roof of my slide is looking a little lose in spots. Mainly over the screwheads. I was planning to pull it off and replace with Eternabond.
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06-02-2016, 06:50 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by charles_cincy
Does Jayco use Eternabond at the factory?
I was thinking it was some other seam sealing tape.
The seam on the roof of my slide is looking a little lose in spots. Mainly over the screwheads. I was planning to pull it off and replace with Eternabond.
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First, I do not believe the factory is using Eternabond. It's a generic tape.
We had the same problem on our slide. The problem is the tape they are using is only 3"-4" wide. When you extend the slide out, the rubber wiper seal curls up and binds against the tape grabbing the edge of it on the way out. To solve it I put 6" wide Eternabond over the old stuff. Now when the slide is fully retracted, the edge of the tape is about 2" inside past the wiper seal. By the time the edge hits the seal, it's already rolled outward.
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06-02-2016, 06:56 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by jloco
So for those who bought their trailers new, how long was it before the original caulking/lap sealant needed attention?
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Mine is almost 2 years old and I had a leak on the TV antenna this spring after uncovering it. Turned out to be a small crack in the caulk - Dicor fixed it right up...
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06-02-2016, 07:01 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Camping Couple
... I put 6" wide Eternabond over the old stuff. Now when the slide is fully retracted, the edge of the tape is about 2" inside past the wiper seal. By the time the edge hits the seal, it's already rolled outward.
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And another thing that can help keep the seal from sticking to the edge of the Eternabond is to put a small, ramped bead of caulk along the edge of the Eternabond. This seals the edge of the Eternabond adhesive, and the ramp makes it easier for the seal to slip up on top of the Eternabond.
By the way, X2 on the idea of the OP leaving the original Eternabond as is, since it is in good condition. Removing Eternabond from EPDM is not impossible, but it is decidedly not an easy, fun job.
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