Resealing a vent from the top vs R&R
Our new to us camper needs to have the normal sealing maintenance done. Some of it is being done by a shop as they are removing a window and resealing it. We had a heavy rainstorm last night and I ...
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Per my experience - butyl tape is the only thing that seals permanently, or let's say 20 years.
All caulking on the top is a band-aid who require annual rechecking and even then some caulk would look good to the eye, when in fact it did not stick on 1 side and was channeling water inside.
Also I found Henry's roof sealer (about $50/gal) the only thing that sticks to everything and last if you want to recoat whole roof.
The roof sealer alone is not good joint sealer as it shrinks when dries.
All caulking on the top is a band-aid who require annual rechecking and even then some caulk would look good to the eye, when in fact it did not stick on 1 side and was channeling water inside.
Also I found Henry's roof sealer (about $50/gal) the only thing that sticks to everything and last if you want to recoat whole roof.
The roof sealer alone is not good joint sealer as it shrinks when dries.
