ANYBODY ELSE CARE TO COMMENT ON MY "SCREWLESS SKYLIGHT INSTALL IDEA" ??? I'D REALLY BE INTERESTED TO KNOW IF ANYONE ELSE HAS TRIED IT AND OR ANY FURTHER INPUT ON THE HENRY 887HS PRODUCT.
First of all I want to thank everyone for replying. I really appreciate it tremendously. I'll try to get some photos up to give perspective too.
What I didn't say is that this is a race to "USAGE". In the next 10 days, the whole family is jumping in our Class C and heading to a port to go on a cruise. The motorhome makes the most sense since we can alleviate getting a hotel the day before. Basically, I will be completing all of this before we leave.
OK - REPLIES:
path1 - I plan to use the BUTYL tape and instructed skylight sealant prior to installing the Henry product.
Homer - 7 skylights huh. You are the 2nd person to confirm a Dealer stated not to use screws, but recommended a "buffer" type strategy (as I see it) with a flashing or something else.
As far as the breakdown of the plastic in Florida... WOW. I'm pretty sure the one on my camper is the original, but I bet in Florida you have a lot of issue with salt air contributing. Either way, you are making me want to find a "UV Clearcoat" paint that I can use to protect the skylight, because I ordered the CLEAR one. Wife and I agreed we wanted "light inside the bathroom".
Anybody know where I can get some UV clearcoat paint that will adhere to the skylight cover?
westend - Why does everyone hate silicon for rv's/motorhomes? I mean, I know "all other silicon" products that are normal and not specified for rv's shouldn't be used, but this one is specially formulated for rv use. Just curious what the issues are and pitfalls or pros about silicon and RV's. Lastly though, i do plan to do what you said and use an approved sealant first to take care of holes/damages before covering over.
Dr Quick - I hear you, but we don't have the money or time to go that deep (removing the EPDM and replacing wood etc...). I am hoping when I do see underneath the shower skylight that its not too bad (just surface I'm hoping).
W4RLR - Thx, but I think I'm going to go to the trouble and guinea pig it for everyone and try "SCREWLESS" and I'll take photos for the group too. Going to test it out and let everyone know how it goes.
