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Gjac
Mar 28, 2014Explorer III
Daveinet wrote:Dave is right, Marinetec, gel coat or any resin without continuous fiber overlapping the basic fiberglass roof would never be as strong and would be prone to cracking especially after a few years and the next owner walking on the repaired areas. The FG roof is thin compared to a hull or deck of a boat(.050 compared to .250 or so). I just filled 1/4 holes and multiple chips with gel coat and MEK on a boat and was able to put tape on the backside of hole to hold the gell coat until it cured. I don't know how to do this without lifting up the roof. I would not turn this into a WPA project. The MH is 18 years old just use screws with sealant, or Al plate, Eternabond tape, 5200 etc as others suggested.
I would say that putting bolts in the holes would be safer than essentially returning it to its original condition. A fiberglass patch will never be as strong as the original continuously woven fiberglass mat.
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