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stew47
Explorer
Sep 03, 2016

Hole in rubber roof

Shoot. When under some low trees on way home and put a small hole in rubber. Aluminum underneath wasn't scratched. I put a piece of eternabond over it. Anything else I should do with it? General inspection of everything else seemed ok.

7 Replies

  • Almot's avatar
    Almot
    Explorer III
    Sep 03, 2016
    I didn't know that aluminum roofs were covered with rubber membrane - seems to be excessive.
    Either way, you did right. A drop of Urethane glue like Aquaseal or Freesole would work same well, if hole isn't too big.
  • stew47's avatar
    stew47
    Explorer
    Sep 03, 2016
    I used my hand to press down and smooth out for a minute or so. Good idea. I'll get some dicor.
  • John_Joey's avatar
    John_Joey
    Explorer
    Sep 03, 2016
    If you really want to be cautious you can do the edges of the tape with Dicor.
  • gbopp's avatar
    gbopp
    Explorer
    Sep 03, 2016
    Did you use a roller or something to press it down?

    I have some Eternabond patches that have been on the roof for about 8 years. They're still attached like the day they were installed. No peeling or lifting edges.
  • stew47's avatar
    stew47
    Explorer
    Sep 03, 2016
    Yea I used a bunch of alcohol. Wow am I glad I had an emergency stash of eternabond.
  • full-timer's avatar
    full-timer
    Explorer
    Sep 03, 2016
    If you cleaned the roof good before you put down the eternabond it should lasr a long time.

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