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Post by mel on Apr 17, 2016 15:36:29 GMT -8
I know this has been discussed on here already, but I couldnt find it in the search. My roof vent is pretty gooped up, should I just chisel at it with a hammer and something... or should i be putting some kind of chemical on it to brake it down? technique?
I assume there are a million screws under the goop like the rest of the trailer?
The roof is painted with some weird silver sealing paint of some sort, should I do something about that?
Thanks
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Post by turbodaddy on Apr 17, 2016 16:00:58 GMT -8
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Post by mel on Apr 17, 2016 16:33:40 GMT -8
vikx I was reading your thread about roof seams, and I am a little confused. vintagetrailertalk.freeforums.net/thread/1599/roof-seams-when-sealing-necessaryWhen you say "Even though we are a goop free zone here, there are times when sealing roof seams must be done. Say a person can't afford new roof metal or one seam is compromised with the rest of the roof being in good condition" What do you mean a seam is compromised? and how do I know if my roof seams are good or not? I am planning on taking off the roof, it has 2 seams on it.
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Post by mobiltec on Apr 17, 2016 18:32:17 GMT -8
vikx I was reading your thread about roof seams, and I am a little confused. vintagetrailertalk.freeforums.net/thread/1599/roof-seams-when-sealing-necessaryWhen you say "Even though we are a goop free zone here, there are times when sealing roof seams must be done. Say a person can't afford new roof metal or one seam is compromised with the rest of the roof being in good condition" What do you mean a seam is compromised? and how do I know if my roof seams are good or not? I am planning on taking off the roof, it has 2 seams on it. I'll chime in. You'll know when you remove the roof. You'll see water damage right under a seam. It's pretty obvious. but if all the wood looks good except where the vents and other holes are, the seams are good. |
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Post by vikx on Apr 17, 2016 20:29:27 GMT -8
You can also sometimes see gaps at the seam. POs tend to walk around on the roof and make a mess of things... As Mobil said, you can check underneath when the roof is lifted. Most roofs can be saved if they are not pinholed or coated with slop.
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Post by mel on Apr 18, 2016 4:25:31 GMT -8
You can also sometimes see gaps at the seam. POs tend to walk around on the roof and make a mess of things... As Mobil said, you can check underneath when the roof is lifted. Most roofs can be saved if they are not pinholed or coated with slop. Mine is coated with sliver slop, doesnt look very thick, ill try to get as much off as I can... also I dont think the compact roof is even big enough to walk on lol, but I guess you never know what PO have done. Also I assume my roof should be in decent condition because I really didnt have much damage to my ceiling inside my compact. Not even typical vent damage, most of my damage is on the curb side wall and back right above the window from some lights they installed not so good. Thanks I will check when I take it off. |
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Post by danrhodes on Apr 18, 2016 5:47:30 GMT -8
You can also sometimes see gaps at the seam. POs tend to walk around on the roof and make a mess of things... As Mobil said, you can check underneath when the roof is lifted. Most roofs can be saved if they are not pinholed or coated with slop. Who would walk on these roofs? I feel nervous just leaning on it while climbing a ladder. Positive I'd fall through if I climbed on it. |
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Heat gun & chisel to get the worst of it off, then Scotchbrite with turpentine and lots of rags. Have a fire extinguisher handy at all times. Burn rags at day's end. Worked for me. It ain't easy, but you can do it!
