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Post by blueskidoo on Jul 11, 2011 14:19:22 GMT -5
Has anyone ever used Eternabond double sided micro sealent putty tape on their drip rail instead of byutal putty tape? I like the fact that is isn't supposed to dry out so maybe I won't have to take the rail off again in 5 years.
Does any one have any experience with the eternabond product line?
Thanks.
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Post by vikx on Jul 12, 2011 2:02:06 GMT -5
All I can say is that some of my 50 year plus trailers still have soft putty, even on the edge trim...
I'm thinking that you won't have to replace any putty after 5 years. I have found double sided tape (not sure of the brand) on a roof vent and wasn't impressed with the seal or durability.
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Post by bleuscout on Jul 12, 2011 11:45:20 GMT -5
I'm a newbie and have yet to get started. I've seen several references to the "drip rail" - what and where is it?
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Post by Redwings on Jul 12, 2011 16:03:32 GMT -5
The drip rail is the aluminum edge trim all around the edge of the trailer. It's shaped such that the rain from the roof drips in the rail and down to the ground. It's also called J-channel by some people.
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Post by vikx on Jul 13, 2011 1:25:36 GMT -5
Yes, I call it edge trim. I would think J channel or rail is the most correct. We need a glossary!
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Post by bleuscout on Jul 14, 2011 9:48:24 GMT -5
ahhhhh - I'm just calling everything - thing-a-mujig.
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Post by Redwings on Jul 14, 2011 11:02:42 GMT -5
A glossary is a fabulous idea! With photos. I remember having to call everything a thing-a-mujig or that sticky stuff that comes in a roll.
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Post by vikx on Jul 15, 2011 2:05:07 GMT -5
I really think the glossary would be cool! Brian?
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Post by Atomic Addiction on Jul 15, 2011 16:25:57 GMT -5
I really think the glossary would be cool! Brian? I thought about that. Just haven't done it yet. You want to tackle that Vikx and I'll be sure lend a hand.  Brian |
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Post by blueskidoo on Jul 15, 2011 23:26:39 GMT -5
After I did some more investigating, I learned that the eternabond has almost no thickness. I think that would be a bad move considering the amount of "texture" (for lack of a better word) my siding has.
Putty tape it is!
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Post by vikx on Jul 16, 2011 1:59:43 GMT -5
I'm in for the Glossary! I'll PM you, Brian...
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Post by Hamlet on Aug 2, 2011 21:32:38 GMT -5
Gee, we thought "thing-a-ma-jig" WAS a technical term!
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