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Ro646a
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Jul 31, 2017

Best caulk for fiberglass roof?

Can anyone advise me on the best caulking to use on my fiberglass roof?

I want to real the joint where the front cap meets the curve at the sides of the roof.
  • Decor sealant or eternabond. I use both. eternabond is an excellent product that adheres well if installed properly. Check their website for installation video. Then you can choose the best way for you.
  • jplante4 wrote:
    Both. Clean the seam of old caulk, seal the seam with Eternabond, feather the edges and seal with Dicor.


    This is what I did with a couple of exceptions. I completely took the seam apart and removed the old screws. I think put new screws and used some pieces of oak inside on the back of the roof to give the screws something to eat in to. I couldn't get to the entire seam from the bottom, but I got to about four feet of the center. Then before putting the Eternabond tape on. I sealed the seam with Dicor, being careful not to over do it. The ertnabond won't stick to the Dicor so I made sure just to seal under the seam and leave the fiberglass explosed. Been working for two years now with no leaks. I posted photos on here, I'll try and find them and post the links.
  • Both. Clean the seam of old caulk, seal the seam with Eternabond, feather the edges and seal with Dicor.
  • 10forty2 wrote:
    Dicor Lap Sealant. Self leveling for flat surfaces and Non-Sag for the vertical surfaces.


    I second Dicor Lap Sealant. I have had very good luck with it. :)
  • Dicor Lap Sealant. Self leveling for flat surfaces and Non-Sag for the vertical surfaces.
  • Use Eternabond tape if possible. It will last much longer than caulk.