Replacing my broken electric hatch cover

[John_S2]

The locking knob broke off my old electric cable hatch cover so I need to replace it.

I ordered out a replacement cover and I just received it.

It looks like it is held in with 8 screws and had some caulking around it. Figured I would reuse the existing screws since the new cover did not come with screws.

What is recommended for sealing it? Should I use strips of butyl caulking tape to seal under and around it or is it recommended to use something else?

Appreciate any and all suggestions.

TIA, John S

[ronfisherman]

John S wrote:
The locking knob broke off my old electric cable hatch cover so I need to replace it.

I ordered out a replacement cover and I just received it.

It looks like it is held in with 8 screws and had some caulking around it. Figured I would reuse the existing screws since the new cover did not come with screws.

What is recommended for sealing it? Should I use strips of butyl caulking tape to seal under and around it or is it recommended to use something else?

Appreciate any and all suggestions.

TIA, John S

I used Butyl Caulking Tape with SS screws. Then used 4" Eternabond to cover the edges of cover and roof.

[donn0128]

Butyl pitty tape, SS screws. Do not reuse the old ones.
When your all finished and cleaned up the excess squeeze out seal around the top and sides with a fine bead of Dicor.