theresa
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Post by theresa on Aug 4, 2016 7:36:44 GMT -8
So, this isn't a question or a poll per se', but wow I'm nearly at my breaking point trying to remove my fan!! Of all the tasks I've encountered, this is the one that might do me in. My roof has no tar on it whatsoever, but there is no less than 1/4" of silicone around the entire perimeter of the fan flange and covering the screws. Does anyone have a tip or trick they used to get their fan off the roof?? I will no be reusing the fan, but I will be reusing the roof skin, so cutting it out is not an option.
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Post by nccamper on Aug 4, 2016 9:11:46 GMT -8
Somebody must have used something like gutter sealer that acts more like glue than putty tape. Can you carefully slide a wide paint scraper under the vent slowly slicing through the adhesive? Slice not pry.
On our 62 Compact the owner decades ago used a tar that took me hours to beat. I eventually had to wipe the area with a gas soaked rag to slowly soften it. Not something I would recommend for obvious reasons.
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Post by theresa on Aug 4, 2016 9:19:55 GMT -8
Somebody must have used something like gutter sealer that acts more like glue than putty tape. Can you carefully slide a wide paint scraper under the vent slowly slicing through the adhesive? Slice not pry. On our 62 Compact the owner decades ago used a tar that took me hours to beat. I eventually had to wipe the area with a gas soaked rag to slowly soften it. Not something I would recommend for obvious reasons. It looks more like layers of different products. There is definitely silicone, and lots of it, but now where I'm at the thickest part of it, there appears to be, underneath the silicone, a white plaster type material, almost like Bondo. With my female persistence and County Ingenuity (in Maine, Aroostook County where I live is simply known as 'the County' because it's the largest county in Maine - larger than Rhode Island I believe) I've manage to get a few more screws out. However, now I'm at the point where the thickest goop is, and beyond where I can safely reach with a ladder.  SaveSave |
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Post by theresa on Aug 4, 2016 9:22:19 GMT -8
Can you carefully slide a wide paint scraper under the vent slowly slicing through the adhesive? Slice not pry. I can get up under the edge of the flange no problem by slicing the silicone and whatever else, it's getting it off the screw heads that's the current issue. SaveSave |
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Post by nccamper on Aug 4, 2016 9:28:37 GMT -8
I would lay boards from side to side so you can climb up. Some people lay two 2x6s from side to side with plywood screws to them. I just use a few boards.
Once you have a safe platform, I would try solvents. Paint thinner, lacquer thinner, oops, and if all else fails gasoline. Try it in very small areas to see if it softens the goop. Move slowly with the tools or you will damage the roof.
I wish there was an easy way to deal with Goop, but it really comes down to trial and error.
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Post by ladywendolyn on Aug 4, 2016 14:55:13 GMT -8
I have had some luck with baby oil and razer blade on the goop on mine.. I use a razor that slides into a long handle as it gives you better grip..
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Post by mobiltec on Aug 4, 2016 19:45:30 GMT -8
Slip the half blade of the Multi-Tool under there and cut all the screws along the way. That thing will be off in minutes. Do you know how to span a couple of 2x6s across the roof with a piece of plywood to sit on? Here's a video if not. www.youtube.com/watch?v=eBNBpW5d0T8 |
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