Sealant for roof end caps

[Matt L]

Good morning all,

We recently hit the road and ran ito torrential downpours in N Florida only to discover leaks in the roof end caps. Looking for suggestions on the best sealant to use. Thanks in advance for your replies.

Matt

 

[ScottC]

I used Dicor 502LSW Self Leveling Sealant, some use Sikaflex or Eternabond tape.

 

[Kendra]

I'll second that - people here pointed me to Dicor, works great.
Self-leveling for roof, non-leveling for side panels.
Color choices are white, dove (bright white), ivory, tan, grey, black.

 

[eserv]

I used Dicor 502LSW Self Leveling Sealant, some use Sikaflex or Eternabond tape.

Is the Dicor paintable?

 

[ScottC]

Is the Dicor paintable?

I do not think it is, I checked my supply and it does not say anything about being paintable, probably why it is available in several colors.

 

[Kendra]

I haven't tried painting over Dicor - lucked out and the Tan color matched mine almost perfectly.

Manufacturer's site mentions their Non-Leveling Ultra Sealant is paintable but they don't make that claim on other types of Dicor.

 

[Tom Katzenberger]

I use Dicor. it is easier to remove and recoat.

I am in the concrete business and I will tell you that Sikaflex is not just good, it is an excellent product. We use it almost every day in the concrete industry. It or products like it, fill almost all the concrete joints in vertical and horizontal concrete applications and it has an outstanding reputation.

That being said, once installed, is is difficult to remove. so do it right the first time. It will be there much longer then Dicor.

Dicor is forgiving and can be address over and over with ease.

I hope this some how help in your decision.

Take care,
Tom K.

 

[tmsnyder]

Just do not use silicone.