I'm getting ready to seal shut a couple of old, leaking skylights. I really need to get this done so I can start fine tuning the interior floor plan. I have some flat aluminum and want to possible do some form of 'pop rivet' install. I generally work alone so I thought the 'pop rivet' style of install might work the best.
I thought I remember reading about a type of 'pop rivet' you pop in place then use some type of tool in a drill that would spin on top of the 'pop rivet' head to heat it up and seal it shut. Of course I would be using some form of gasket or sealant on the flat surfaces to seal the perimeter, but I want to make sure I do everything I can to get the pop rivet sealed.
Any help or suggestions would be appreciated.
Thanks,
Mike
I used a "shave head" style rivet with an o- ring seal on the back of head from Blyler rivet. They make all types of rivets. If you can access inside easily, you could use solid aluminum bucking rivets. Much cheaper than shave head. You also have to buy the tool that shaves the head. Can be a little costly. I would only use them for replacing exterior panels on aluminum skin. In that use they work great and look good after shaving heads.I
I think they make an aluminum water tight pop rivet in 3/16 and 1/4 inch aluminum that should be more than adaquate for your application. Put a bead of sealant around perimeter of hole and a touch of sealant in each hole. Don't use too thick a sealant to cause bulging of panel between rivets.
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Thanks for the replys. I'll call Blyler tomorrow.