Sealants
I know this is a subject that has been kicked around for decades but I am always looking for experienced voices to help out with things. When sealing/caulking the RV I have found that Dicor (self-l...
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For vertical surfaces I've had very good results from Pro Flex. Applies and smooths much the same as an RTV base sealant but without the down side of RTV.
I'm still trying to figure out the infatuation of RV owners with self leveling sealants. The intent of these products is to fill gaps in both depth and separation. Using the same on an overlapping seam or a butt joint was never the intended purpose of self leveling sealant. When a large portion of the product ends up inches away from the the area that needs to be seal what good does it do? You end up with an 1" or so over sealant left and right of the seam and 1/8" or less over top of the area to be sealed. Looks great being smoothed out but how long will that seal last? And what will happen when if fails?
I'm still trying to figure out the infatuation of RV owners with self leveling sealants. The intent of these products is to fill gaps in both depth and separation. Using the same on an overlapping seam or a butt joint was never the intended purpose of self leveling sealant. When a large portion of the product ends up inches away from the the area that needs to be seal what good does it do? You end up with an 1" or so over sealant left and right of the seam and 1/8" or less over top of the area to be sealed. Looks great being smoothed out but how long will that seal last? And what will happen when if fails?
