Author Topic: Roof issues  (Read 4933 times)

Michael Rump

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Roof issues
« on: April 23, 2015, 02:28:24 PM »
Good morning,

Was thinking about taking an unused satellite dish off the roof.

What is the best way to fill in the holes in the roof to prevent leakage?  What sealant should be used for roof issues such as sealing around vent pipes?

Thank you!
Mike and Janis Rump
2004 Patriot Thunder
CAT 505 HP C12
2014 Honda CRV

David T. Richelderfer

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Re: Roof issues
« Reply #1 on: April 23, 2015, 02:34:23 PM »
I did a search here in the Forum for "Dicor self" and found this advice:

http://beaveramb.org/forum/index.php/topic,1970.msg14003.html#msg14003

The search provided many messages to read.  This is just one of them.

DICOR self-leveling
« Last Edit: April 23, 2015, 02:36:13 PM by David T. Richelderfer »
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Gerald Farris

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Re: Roof issues
« Reply #2 on: April 23, 2015, 03:01:07 PM »
Mike,
Dicor flow grade self-leveling sealant is the product of choice for your application, and it is widely available.

Gerald 

Frank Towle

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Re: Roof issues
« Reply #3 on: April 23, 2015, 03:21:57 PM »
Mike, previous owner had removed Datron dish - maybe by a branch  :-[!  Anyway, the area now has a total of 5 rectangular patches only 'glued' down, no screws or rivets with edges sealed with Dicor - no leaks.

BTW: if you do remove the dish, I would be interested in acquiring same, my email address is the member list.
« Last Edit: April 24, 2015, 02:17:43 AM by Frank Towle »

Gary Wolfer

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Re: Roof issues
« Reply #4 on: April 23, 2015, 08:24:50 PM »
on my 98 Patriot the dish had a metal plate under it for some wiring. It also had a cable running back to the middle of the coach from the front cap. I had to fill all those holes and I used a 2 part product for boat fiberglass that worked great and the plate under the dish was about 2 x 4" and was screwed on only two corners. I glued it down with epoxy then covered it with dicor liquid roof coating. It worked very well. Only problem was I shoved all the wires back inside the coach so if I ever wanted satellite again I would have to open the roof and pull wires out again.

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Re: Roof issues
« Reply #5 on: April 24, 2015, 02:36:10 AM »
Thanks to all for your suggestions and comments. 


Frank,

If I proceed with removal of the dish, I will let you know about the details (size, model and the shape it is in).  It was used for high speed internet service.

Best regards,

Mike and Janis Rump
2004 Patriot Thunder
CAT 505 HP C12
2014 Honda CRV

Les Brandt

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Re: Roof issues
« Reply #6 on: April 24, 2015, 02:52:25 AM »
You can use Eternabond Tape and then finish the edges with Dicor self leveling sealant.

Total repair cost about $20.00.

Eternabond Link:
https://www.eternabond.com/RV-Leak-Repair-Products-s/22.htm

Dicor Self Leveling Sealant Link:
http://www.dicorproducts.com//catalog/roof-products-for-manufacturers/lap-sealants/epdm-lap-sealants-for-manufacturers/