Sealing Ladder and Rail Mounting Points
I've searched through the thousands of "roof seal" posts and have a pretty solid strategy for seams, vents, etc. My issue is with the ladder where it attaches to the roof as well the attachment points...
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Gjac wrote:
If you are going to remove and seal underneath make sure you put caulking into the screw holes first and let it set up. Then put caulking on the screw threads before tightening down. I just used the 5200 on a boat it is about $20 a tube and will bond, seal and fill holes at the same. It dries hard and will have to be cut to remove the bond. From reading your post it sounds like the screw holes are enlarged and that is where the water is leaking from. Once you remove it you may find rotted wood underneath that will have to be replaced first.
Yes, I'm sure there is rotted wood. This is a low-budget resto - just looking for a tail-gating-quality, weekend warrior type rig. My plan is to seal the roof and let it dry out as-is. I've walked every square inch of the roof and it's solid except for some small areas where the rail attaches and where the fridge vent leaked. Interior damage is limited to some water staining inside a couple of cabinets.
I'm going to look for the 5200 stuff at Lowe's.
