Mar-11-2014 12:46 PM
Mar-13-2014 02:05 PM
trpwire wrote:
Use screws with thicker threads # 10 (Stainless)
Wally C
Mar-13-2014 03:51 AM
Gjac wrote:
If you are going to remove and seal underneath make sure you put caulking into the screw holes first and let it set up. Then put caulking on the screw threads before tightening down. I just used the 5200 on a boat it is about $20 a tube and will bond, seal and fill holes at the same. It dries hard and will have to be cut to remove the bond. From reading your post it sounds like the screw holes are enlarged and that is where the water is leaking from. Once you remove it you may find rotted wood underneath that will have to be replaced first.
Mar-12-2014 08:49 PM
turbojimmy wrote:that would be the best route to get rid of all the wind vibration that keeps you awake during extremely high winds, if you are troubled by that.
Thanks for all of the advice. I was seriously considering taking it off and sealing the holes,
Mar-12-2014 07:58 PM
Mar-12-2014 04:06 PM
Gjac wrote:
If the wood is rotted the screws will not have anything to bite into to hold the ladder. A simple fix is to get a thin epoxy like water glass, Gitrot or thin your own with acetone and pour it onto the rotted wood and let it cure.
Mar-12-2014 03:15 PM
turbojimmy wrote:If the wood is rotted the screws will not have anything to bite into to hold the ladder. A simple fix is to get a thin epoxy like water glass, Gitrot or thin your own with acetone and pour it onto the rotted wood and let it cure.Gjac wrote:
If you are going to remove and seal underneath make sure you put caulking into the screw holes first and let it set up. Then put caulking on the screw threads before tightening down. I just used the 5200 on a boat it is about $20 a tube and will bond, seal and fill holes at the same. It dries hard and will have to be cut to remove the bond. From reading your post it sounds like the screw holes are enlarged and that is where the water is leaking from. Once you remove it you may find rotted wood underneath that will have to be replaced first.
Yes, I'm sure there is rotted wood. This is a low-budget resto - just looking for a tail-gating-quality, weekend warrior type rig. My plan is to seal the roof and let it dry out as-is. I've walked every square inch of the roof and it's solid except for some small areas where the rail attaches and where the fridge vent leaked. Interior damage is limited to some water staining inside a couple of cabinets.
I'm going to look for the 5200 stuff at Lowe's.
Mar-12-2014 08:46 AM
Gjac wrote:
If you are going to remove and seal underneath make sure you put caulking into the screw holes first and let it set up. Then put caulking on the screw threads before tightening down. I just used the 5200 on a boat it is about $20 a tube and will bond, seal and fill holes at the same. It dries hard and will have to be cut to remove the bond. From reading your post it sounds like the screw holes are enlarged and that is where the water is leaking from. Once you remove it you may find rotted wood underneath that will have to be replaced first.
Mar-12-2014 07:12 AM
Mar-12-2014 06:21 AM
Mar-11-2014 07:22 PM
Mike M2 wrote:
There is a sealant caulk made by 3M called 5200. It is used to seal fittings under the waterline on boats and is permanent, unlike any other caulk or sealant. I have used it many times and it is the flat out best there is, but expect it to never come apart or leak again. It comes black or white, and also a less permanent version called 4200.
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