Replacing external vent for cooktop fan.
What do you like to use for bonding /waterproofing when replacing a Heng external plastic cooktop vent? My flapper broke off somewhere on the highway, already ordered a new one and will be doing the c...
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westend wrote:
When bonding something that has a flange onto an exterior surface (I have aluminum siding) and the flange is held in compression to the siding, I like to use self-stick weather stripping, followed by a sealant around the edge of the flange. Should I have to remove the accessory, later, it is relatively easy to do. The weather stripping makes a good seal and I've never had it fail when held under compression.
What brand of material do you prefer for sealant, that is soft, pliable, and not permanent like silicone sealer for sinks and such. It needs to be removable with a reasonable amount of effort in the future, the plastic does not last indefinitely.
