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Post by oakback on Dec 21, 2018 13:30:22 GMT -8
Vikx pointed out to me that I have plenty of patch material in the window cutouts, I'm so worried about what I already did that I wasn't thinking ahead to what I was going to do next.
I like that idea too, Danny. It's nice to know there are plenty of ways to make a "bug" into a "feature". You guys are great.
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Post by mobiltec on Dec 21, 2018 16:36:49 GMT -8
I just happen to have one good piece of H trim. That is how you seam two pieces of siding together. Looks like you need about an 18 inch long piece. You would continue the cut and put the edges in this H seam piece. Looks factory when finished.
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Post by vikx on Dec 21, 2018 21:37:19 GMT -8
The H trim would work too. I think that or a patch will take care of this. I shared some of my over the door photos earlier today to show Patrick that all is not lost...
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Post by n2hcky on Dec 22, 2018 18:45:35 GMT -8
Buy a bigger door or a new piece of siding ? We have a cabinet immediately next to the door, so a wider door wouldn't be possible, even if I had access to one. It was hard enough finding a used door local to me in any size! A new 16' piece of siding and having it shipped California to Florida is more cost than we're able to bear any time soon. Purchasing this siding cost more than the rest of our camper build combined. Not being able to find a source for siding anywhere in the Southeast US for a better price put us way over budget already. The next best thing we could find was flat aluminum with no joints or auto edge, and no local shops that could roll patterns or joints. You mentioned southeast.....this place is not far from Chattanooga TN. It is where I picked up my siding and roofing..........assuming he has your pattern. Siding
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littlegemini
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Post by littlegemini on Jun 24, 2020 16:28:02 GMT -8
Hi! How did you end up fixing this? I have a similar problem above my door but it wasn't a mistake. It is actually two cracks coming up either side of the door frame and I am trying to think how I will patch it.
Thanks!
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Post by vikx on Jun 27, 2020 19:42:02 GMT -8
Cut a longer piece than the cracks above the door. Cut the cracks square and slip the long piece behind the skin on either side of the door. Use butyl tape (1/2 x 1/16 at the seams and one or two screws. Then sparingly seal with OSI jutter seal.
Cracks indicate rot and sagging. Be sure to repair the wood framing before re-skinning.
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littlegemini
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Post by littlegemini on Jun 27, 2020 20:33:51 GMT -8
Cut a longer piece than the cracks above the door. Cut the cracks square and slip the long piece behind the skin on either side of the door. Use butyl tape (1/2 x 1/16 at the seams and one or two screws. Then sparingly seal with OSI jutter seal. Cracks indicate rot and sagging. Be sure to repair the wood framing before re-skinning. Thanks Vikx! rereading the advice in this thread and making sure I understand correctly - Slip aluminum under the skin where it is cracked (the cracks are at least 7 inches tall), then put another piece of aluminum on top and seal with screws and putty - creating a sandwich? Also - I rebuilt the frame near the door as I have almost all the skins off right now. I hope the door fits when I am done!! Thanks!
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Post by vikx on Jun 27, 2020 21:16:53 GMT -8
I don't sandwich. Hang the skins on the door side, cut the split ends square and slip a piece of aluminum under at each end and across above the door. I seal with butyl tape. You could sandwich but be sure it's not to "thick" so the door fits flush. This works well above the door. Also frame for an eyebrow above the door; it will help hide the seams.
Do your dry fit on the door before going to far. Fitting now can save you taking things back apart later. Wonder how I now that??
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