Re: DIY roof cleaning / sealing

Remove the seal rail (by undoing the screws). Purchase replacement screws in
stainless steel. thoroughly clean the seal area of all detritus and old
sealant, especially if it is oil-based mastic type. Once clean and any
replacement roof components necessary have been fixed then reseal the area
with a Silicon based sealant (similar to bath sealant).Use either White or
Clear for the best effect. Only use enough to create a good seal and ensure
that the aluminium seal rail is thoroughly clean and straightened before
refitting. make sure that underneath the rail position has silicon around
the screw holes so that water cannot get into the framing via the screws
themselves. The use of silicon means that you will not have to reseal the
rail in the next 25 years!! If you then reseal ALL the seals on the van
using silicon sealant you will end up with a completely dry van which will
not need to be traded in because of rot.

All the best, Peter.

"ToxOgrady" <toxogrady@xxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
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> Got my Crusader Storm this morning. The Sedona handled it easily.
> I've now got to learn about all the features it has and how it all works.
> Not easy for a newbie.
>
> This caravan has been stored next to a power station in Yorkshire so its
> roof is filthy and it as a seal rail at the front roof that needs
> attention pretty quickly ( I did know about it in the sale, but took
> advice on it that it would be okay providing it was addressed PDQ )
>
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> I have uploaded a few pics and would like to get some advice on the most
> sensible way to clean and seal the roof cost effectively :-
>
> 1. Anyone come up with any simple methods to 'scaffold' and allow full
> roof access ( i.e stepladders won't allow full reach )
> 2. Recommend any effective cleanser which does the job easily with no
> detrimental effect.
> 3. If I get this van scrubbed clean, would it be worthwhile to wax the
> thing to preserve it.
> 4. If I went to a servicing company in the greater Manchester area ( eg
> Glossop Caravans ), what kind of money would be reasonable to pay for a
> service/seal/clean ?
>
> Thx
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