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Post by peter92 on Feb 26, 2015 22:03:01 GMT 10
www.diywaterproofing.com.au/Just wondering if any one has used this stuff and if so whats your thoughts on it Takes 10lts to cover 16' caravan roof Thinking of using it on the Franklin Regards Peter
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Post by Deleted on Feb 27, 2015 9:06:15 GMT 10
I have not seen it before, but it's interesting.
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Post by tim on Feb 27, 2015 11:00:53 GMT 10
I've used something similar for bathrooms. You applied a layer then bedded in a strip of fabric over any seams, making sure that it was wet through. Then a couple more coats on top. It seemed very effective.
I'd be worried about the colour though, can you apply paint or something on top of it, you wouldn't want a black roof?
Tim
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Post by Deleted on Feb 27, 2015 12:59:05 GMT 10
My opinion when it comes to a caravan as I do a gut I would be inclined to repair metal with metal solder before attempting to rubberise anything as a leak parention kit as a second skin, also before applying make doubly sure you can use it with out it eating the metal skin of the caravan, some sealants can be corrosive to alumimun..
boy people are stupid if you have rust spots where rust has eaten through you don't coat it with this stuff you patch with the same material then rubberise it damn the dumbest thing I seen to date in roofing repairs lol..
Great idea though bad policy in application of product..
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Post by peter92 on Feb 27, 2015 16:06:32 GMT 10
Hi Tim, yes it can be painted over white white or what ever paint your using
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Post by bobt on Mar 1, 2015 21:02:20 GMT 10
Hey Peter92
Interesting looking stuff, its going to be pricy to cover your roof. Gotta ask if it would be all that hard to just reseal the joins in your roof?
bobt
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Post by Deleted on Mar 2, 2015 1:51:16 GMT 10
It might be good stuff though I would work on the assumption of repairing metal with a metal based solder befor attempting to do a rubber repair the unknown reason f application Galvanized iron vs aluminium .
If you're find you got rust holes in your caravan roof I would attempt a repair with alumimun. Solder before using this stuf as a repair option, this product may chemically corrosive to aluminium given this stuff chemically bonds to fibre glass
My experience with rubber saealants usually absorbs water rather than repels water
Theis at best is a temp repair solution until such time you're can afford to replace the roof, the once rust has eaten through the metal it is to cut with an angle grinder assuming metal hasn't failed any further than it has.
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Post by Mustang on Mar 2, 2015 8:26:57 GMT 10
Hey Peter92 Interesting looking stuff, its going to be pricy to cover your roof. Gotta ask if it would be all that hard to just reseal the joins in your roof? bobt When I enquired to cover our 17'6" Viscount the cost was somewhere $600/700? Local paint shop advised "Infracote van pack". He rang the company for details while I was there, re covering the waterproof strips etc. Enough for 2 primers & two top coats $160.00, also helps insulation. I,m fiberglassing hatches at the moment so I,m a little way off using it , but will post the results.  |
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Post by bobt on Mar 2, 2015 21:45:44 GMT 10
Hey mustang. Be interested to hear how it goes.
cvliving. Aluminum does not rust.
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Post by atefooterz on Mar 3, 2015 22:03:48 GMT 10
It might be good stuff though I would work on the assumption of repairing metal with a metal based solder befor attempting to do a rubber repair the unknown reason f application Galvanized iron vs aluminium . If you're find you got rust holes in your caravan roof I would attempt a repair with alumimun. Solder before using this stuf as a repair option, this product may chemically corrosive to aluminium given this stuff chemically bonds to fibre glass My experience with rubber saealants usually absorbs water rather than repels water Theis at best is a temp repair solution until such time you're can afford to replace the roof, the once rust has eaten through the metal it is to cut with an angle grinder assuming metal hasn't failed any further than it has. Lucky you are into caravans and not boats, cvliving!  |
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Post by Deleted on Mar 5, 2015 6:51:10 GMT 10
Had family working for Austali ships, alas we are talking less than a 1mm in thickness not something made of a different thickness of aluminium...
Alas things that are in the age of 30-50 years will be prone to rusting. We aren't talking about caravan released since the 1990's here.
My statement still stands if your caravan has had some type of roof leak in the past I would do best to seal it before applying this stuff to the roof while it is easy enough to bond fibreglass to a roof you might want to check the chemical composition of this sealent prior to layering the crap on the roof of your caravan as you never know what it can do..
Note the advert on the site they were treating galvanised iron not aluminium.also note they used fibreglass as a patching agent within the repair ...
This stuff may work fine on aluminium though just make sure before you start using it what works great on galvanised corrugated roofs may not work great aluminium skins of caravans I've also patched boat with fibreglass and made seats with it so you could say I know how to use fibreglass..
Yes I know boats are made out of aluminium though most 30 foot or less cabin cruiser you buy has fibreglass on its hull but hey I don't know boats..
please don't compare caravans to boats you will loose on thickness alone all the time even aluminium boats will rust over time if not maintained in any degree and since we are actually dealing with a older caravans not stuff dealt with over the last 20 or so years, never compare 1-2 ply to the thickness of a can... In density..
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Post by peter92 on Mar 6, 2015 17:31:48 GMT 10
Hi Guys
And thanks for all the comments
I have sealed all mine but was only thinking of this stuff as a long term thing
Seeing the roof and the rest of the van is yet to be painted, i was going to put the rubber on as i may not get leaks latter down the track
was also thinking, 2 lots of sealer is better than one, but is only a thought at the moment
Regards Peter
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Post by boblor on Mar 10, 2015 14:09:20 GMT 10
Hi peter92
I have used a product called' Barrier Shield' or'Therma Shield', this is an acrylic based product and available from Australian Paints Beenleigh Q'ld. As well as sealing your roof it is also an insulating paint system and reduces temp. in hot weather by as much as 8 degrees and warmer in the winter. If you wish to discuss 0428 850 666.
Cheers boblor
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Post by Deleted on Mar 11, 2015 10:53:46 GMT 10
We used Thermal Shield on our Millard. Followed directions to a tee, nothing but trouble. It has bubbled in numerous places, had to scrape back and repair a few times. The Company was less than helpful. We have used Luxury Paints thermal product on side walls and on patch ups, 3 yrs later no problems. You can then paint ordinary paint over to pretty it up. Attachments:
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Post by boblor on Mar 11, 2015 11:03:54 GMT 10
I was aware of Luxury Paints insulation paint but had not used it or know of anyone that has to date. Thanks for the positive feed back on the product, will recommend it to those who may have a use for it in the future.
I must say I have used Therma-Shield on a number of occasions with no problems along with others.
Cheers boblor
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