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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JimK-NY wrote:
Assuming proper surface prep, dicor lasts for decades. It should never crack, peal or develop any leaks. Again, it requires proper surface prep.
And yet, I've seen multiple cases of failure within 2 years, on factory sealing jobs. It cracks at the edge of the flange were there is guaranteed to be movement. If it were really good for decades, there would not be dozens of threads on this forum about resealing your Dicor. Dicor is used only when price is the issue. Pouring it on top of a flange is at best a temporary benefit, and can be a longer term liability. This material is never used on yachts, where cost is less of an issue and sealing all important.
