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Post by reeb on Oct 29, 2020 4:08:58 GMT -8
Hello, I am working on a 24’ 59 traveleze. The siding has 2 vertical seams. I ordered the siding from Hemet Valley and we are going to eliminate one of the seams. Steave said I can reuse one of the old vertical seams. I’ve looked for videos on the seams and haven’t been able to find any. I’m not sure how it goes together or comes apart. Does the siding just slip into the seam? I’m sure I need some tape in there. Are there any tricks to removing the siding with out destroying the seam? Sorry if my explanation isn’t very clear
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Post by theresa on Oct 29, 2020 5:50:20 GMT -8
For the seam on my camper, the top half/section of the side wall goes on first, you staple the "flap" (the lowest edge of the seam). Then you slide the top edge of your bottom section up into the groove of the top section. I'll try to get a photo later tonight when I get home if nobody else can provide a better description
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Post by vikx on Oct 29, 2020 10:31:27 GMT -8
For VERTICAL seams, you have to be very careful not to ruin the seam piece. If it's stapled in place, you might be able to leave it in place for repairs. Usually, the front metal would go on, then the seam, then slip the back piece forward and in. It's a little difficult to be sure the seam is sealed.
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Post by John Palmer on Oct 29, 2020 11:00:17 GMT -8
My question is........Why would place your metal order before you have taken the trailer apart? You have no idea what can be done until you have inspected the framing and come up with a plan. Maybe you could have hidden the Vertical Seams mostly behind windows for example.
John
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Post by reeb on Oct 29, 2020 11:54:25 GMT -8
All of the metal is coming off the trailer so I don’t think it matters when I place my order all the metal is coming offf. whatever framing has to be replaced is going to be done while I wait for the metal to arrive. The trailer has 2 vertical seams now 6 pieces per side. 1 seam will be eliminated now each side will 4 pieces per side
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Post by reeb on Oct 29, 2020 12:00:54 GMT -8
For VERTICAL seams, you have to be very careful not to ruin the seam piece. If it's stapled in place, you might be able to leave it in place for repairs. Usually, the front metal would go on, then the seam, then slip the back piece forward and in. It's a little difficult to be sure the seam is sealed. Is any butyl tape used in the seam or any other type is sealer? |
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Post by John Palmer on Oct 29, 2020 12:08:46 GMT -8
All of the metal is coming off the trailer so I don’t think it matters when I place my order all the metal is coming offf. whatever framing has to be replaced is going to be done while I wait for the metal to arrive. The trailer has 2 vertical seams now 6 pieces per side. 1 seam will be eliminated now each side will 4 pieces per side The reason your trailer has vertical seams was because the manufactures originally used "nominal sizes" off the shelf such as 4 by 8', 4 by 10', and 4 by 12'. Hemet can supply you with any special length cut off of their roll, subject to shipping restrictions. By planning your seams, and tweaking the panel lengths, maybe by just 6", you can hide, or at least reduce the vertical seams behind doors, window frames, etc. John |
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Post by John Palmer on Oct 29, 2020 12:15:45 GMT -8
For VERTICAL seams, you have to be very careful not to ruin the seam piece. If it's stapled in place, you might be able to leave it in place for repairs. Usually, the front metal would go on, then the seam, then slip the back piece forward and in. It's a little difficult to be sure the seam is sealed. Is any butyl tape used in the seam or any other type is sealer? I would not put it together with anything, because it will not lay down flat. It's also a "sliding point" the the aluminum sheet can grow with the change in temperature. I would not worry about sealing it to water. Just use ridged Styrofoam sheets, tape all the edges with HVAC tape, then cover the wall with a vaper barrier house wrap like Tyvek. John |
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Post by reeb on Oct 29, 2020 13:11:51 GMT -8
Thanks for the info
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Post by vikx on Oct 29, 2020 22:43:07 GMT -8
I have not used sealant on the vertical seam pieces. I would think you could add a very thin line of Permanent Seam Sealer just before installing the siding. You would have to be careful to wipe carefully with paint thinner to clean it up before dry. Most of these seam pieces are not sealed.
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