Dicor Self Leveling or Eternabond Tape

Hi Folks, well I did the eternabond tape back then and now over 5 years later it's still good.

I used both on the front and end cap seals. I used the self leveling caulk in a small amount on the joint itself and then put the tape over the top of it. If you do this just use a small amount of the caulk as the tape has to stick to the fiberglass, not the caulk.

SGTJOE wrote:
Anyone have pictures of their roof seams sealed with eternabond tape? If I do the tape should I try to do it in one length or in pieces?

I use one piece.

magik235 wrote:
Both depending on the configuration needed.

Agreed.

Whenever I work on or replace a roof I tend to use both.

SGTJOE wrote:
Anyone have pictures of their roof seams sealed with eternabond tape? If I do the tape should I try to do it in one length or in pieces?

I'm pretty much in the same school of thought as MrWizard. Tape straight lines while caulking round openings. I've taped the front and rear cap to roof seam along with skylights and vents. Never have to renew the seal again.



Edit: Forgot to mention, one long single piece of tape front and back cap seal along with the vents, shower sky light and a retrofit Jack TV antenna base. If you rework a long run such as the front or rear seal measure and mark reference lines to follow with the edge of the tape. Once down the possibility of successfully pulling off and resetting Eternabond is pretty remote if your a bit off following a seam. A chalk line or tick marks every couple of inches will keep you going in a straight line.

I did my roof with eternabond tape about 5 years ago and have never had any problems since then. I ran the strips the entire length without piecing it. Proper cleaning the roof as directed and it will not come loose. I used a small wallpaper roller to remove any bubbles and seal the edges.Be careful before you put it down as you will not be able to lift it up once it sticks.

Anyone have pictures of their roof seams sealed with eternabond tape? If I do the tape should I try to do it in one length or in pieces?

Where is it going, what is it sealing ?

This determines what is best

For square roof vents, I prefer Eternabond tape

For round plumbing vents, use some clay or something to make a little coffer dam, around the vent then poor in the Dicor
Self leveling will flatten out and run down hill, so you must be level and have a way to maintain thickness

I'm not real fond of the self leveling caulk, unless I'm trying to fill a crack in a roof seam

I really prefer regular thick caulking that stays where I put it

Dicor works fine with me. EB seems a bit permanent. Applied correctly they both seem to work well.

Eternabond tape if you can use it. Some places you just cant.