Roof leaks

Bob Dunahugh

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Need a change of pace from the interior rebuilding for a bit.. So I got out the power washer. And climbed onto the roof for some cleaning. There is an aluminum extrusion that is were the side walls meet the roof. I had dirt being washed out from between the roof, and that extrusion. No leaks inside. But would it be a good idea to seal that seam anyway as an extra precaution?. Or as to leaks there. Did I just get real lucky. Best to be lucky, then good. Bob Dunahugh The Puzzle Mobile
 
Bob, my advise would be to leave the drip rails alone. The end pieces are
frequently sources for leaks, and can be easily removed. They contain a
rubber moulding that frequently will be deteriorated. If they are at all
usable, I use 3M 5200 and seal them back onto the coach. The drip rails are
a bitch to remove, as there are many screws holding them in place. They are
usually sealed down to the coach with a black butyl non hardening sealant,
and if they are not leaking, I leave them alone.
Jim Hupy
Salem, Or
78 GMC ROYALE 403

> Need a change of pace from the interior rebuilding for a bit.. So I got
> out the power washer. And climbed onto the roof for some cleaning. There is
> an aluminum extrusion that is were the side walls meet the roof. I had dirt
> being washed out from between the roof, and that extrusion. No leaks
> inside. But would it be a good idea to seal that seam anyway as an extra
> precaution?. Or as to leaks there. Did I just get real lucky. Best to be
> lucky, then good. Bob Dunahugh The Puzzle Mobile
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> Need a change of pace from the interior rebuilding for a bit.. So I got out the power washer. And climbed onto the roof for some cleaning. There
> is an aluminum extrusion that is were the side walls meet the roof. I had dirt being washed out from between the roof, and that extrusion. No
> leaks inside. But would it be a good idea to seal that seam anyway as an extra precaution?. Or as to leaks there. Did I just get real lucky. Best to
> be lucky, then good. Bob Dunahugh The Puzzle Mobile

Remember - If it ain't broke, fix it till it is. Mess with it = leaks
--
Steve Southworth
1974 Glacier TZE064V100150 (for workin on)
1975 Transmode TZE365V100394 (parts & spares)
Palmyra WI