Damp problem in roof on a Compass Drifter

mikeymgman1
mikeymgman1 Forum Participant Posts: 2
edited July 2016 in Motorhomes #1

the roof strip over roof at back of roof leaks ,and i want to get a wider strip of aluminium to cover the joint  ,made with 2 rows of holes rather than  the one  at moment, but i need to know the total width of the timber used in construction first so please
can any one help me to resovled  it, i hve tried getting in touch with the manufacturer but to no avail 

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  • QFour
    QFour Forum Participant Posts: 442
    edited July 2016 #2

    Why not put a strip over it with no holes in it. I have just fastened the electric ariel plate to the roof of motorhome with Sikaflex. You need to leave a couple of mm gap underneath so it can form a joint. I used some small stick on cupboard stops. You could then hold the strip in place with tape until it is dry. Sikaflex forms a rubbery seal and certainly keeps the water out. 

  • mikeymgman1
    mikeymgman1 Forum Participant Posts: 2
    edited July 2016 #3

    oh right thanks for that idea , its sure needs some flexibility   thogh as   body does flex at times

  • QFour
    QFour Forum Participant Posts: 442
    edited July 2016 #4

    So does Sikaflex .. Especially if its a couple of mm thick. It's also a glue as well so sticks like Sh** Happy

  • Doug n San
    Doug n San Forum Participant Posts: 92
    edited July 2016 #5

    From personal experiance ................  after you have cured the leaks, or before if you like Buy a dehumidifier and a moisture meter. I recommend a Meaco 10L dehumidifier. turn it on and leave it on untill the moisture content of the structure has come
    down, you may need to seal of places like fridge vents and stop the outside moisture getting in. Good luck.

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