Roof Trim

[Ralph L. Fullenwider]

Hi Bill:

I have re caulked several drip rails on Bird's. Yes there will be some
paint chipping, the Imron does not seems to adhere to the aluminium drip
rail trim as well as steel. Behind the screws that attach the rail over the
rub rail they cover, are small rubber gaskets, much the same idea as the
diamond plate on the top that sits on the rubber gaskets that the screws go
through to seal.

I use the grey putty tape and put 2 thicknesses in the grove on the back
made for caulk. There are 2 tools that come in very handy and works like a
charm, 1. a square caulk remover tool about $.89 at Ace and a screen roller
tool. I also found if I build a scaffold between 2 ladders, it makes the
job go so much easier. Anyway, with old caulk removed and new caulk
installed and a helper holding the far end of the rail, (most are in 2
pieces on PT's and end caps) then place the rail over the rub rails over
the windows and when you put the screws back in the grey putty will ooze
out and this is a good thing. I use the square tool to trim the ooze even
with the top of the rail then I use the roller screen tool and complete the
drip channel by rolling it into the drip rail and form a rain drip gutter.
It works great!!!

Then touch up the paint chips, (the chips are going to happen no matter how
careful you are.

Safe travels,

Ralph and Charolette Fullenwider
84FC35 "Ruff Diamond"
Duncan, Oklahoma

At 12:13 PM 1/10/2008 +0000, you wrote:
>This is the time of year, when I do full Bird detailing. not a fun job!!
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>There is rain water leaking behind the trim that runs the full length
>of the Bird above the awnings, on each side This is only an exterior
>leak , but water runs behind the awnings , then down the windows.
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>Has anyone removed this trim and recaulked????
>Will the paint chip??
>Does the awnings need to be removed???
>What type of caulk is used???
>It looks like windshield butyl. about 1/4 gap to fill.
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>Bill 88 FC Michigan
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