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rlw999
Explorer
Mar 03, 2021

Dicor lap sealant or Eternabond tape for new roof vent

I'm replacing a roof vent with one with a fan. I have both Dicor self leveling lap sealant and some 4" Eternabond tape. The roof is TPO. The current vent is sealed with lap sealant, but I'm not sur...
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Cummins12V98
Explorer III
Mar 07, 2021
JIMNLIN wrote:
Be careful about building up height (over old sealant) of lap sealant around roof fixtures/jacks/etc. This can cause water to pool (lake effect) and a future source of water intrusion. BTDT ...I was a member of "more is better" crowd and it was a expensive lesson.


Good point!

I have always removed all the old Dicor possible and then apply new.

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