We just bought the above a couple weeks ago and are going over it in a lot more detail before our first outing.
We started looking over the roof and found some issues (water drops in the pics are condensation - early AM)...
IMG_0744:
- Red box shows where they ran out of the vinyl trim insert and just covered it with butyl tape. Going to pull this piece out and replace with proper length (
like this). Do I just use butyl tape over the ends when it's replaced?
- Yellow boxes are two spots that have the warping like
seen in this post, but only two small spots. What is the correct caulk to use to seal this?
745:
- Someone (prior owner or factory?) covered the four screw holes in the top vent for the fridge. Worry about these and cover them up with more butyl tape, or are they fine?
747:
- Screw heads around skylight over shower. (Even though it looks like water intrusion has happened, it's morning dew/condensation.) Cover the screw heads with butyl tape again?
749:
- Butyl tape around vents has started to split.
750:
- Butyl tape at aide wall/roof seam has started to split.
I already bought:
3/4" butyl tape
Acetone for cleaning
2" EternaBond tape
A rubber roller
What's the proper way to handle these repairs? Struggle removing the existing butyl tape and replace it? Use acetone to clean and lay it over top?
Should I be using just enough of the 3/4" tape I bought for small areas, and then the Eternabond for wider areas or around the vents?
Also, I think we have EPDM roof covering. Is there a preferred cleaner for it? We already scrubbed with Dawn and
one of these and a scrub brush, but it's still pretty dirty looking (like in the last pic).
I still need to order the screw channel trim and the caulk for the ripples (need recommendations).
Thanks!
Steve
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