How to seal holes for mounting sat dome?

Paladin · October 05, 2010, 06:16:23 PM

What has everyone used to positively seal the holes made for mounting their dome and cables or any other similar things on their roof?

Dichor? Butyl tape?

Nick Badame Refrig/ACC · October 05, 2010, 06:56:29 PM

Hey Dave,

Nothin but Dicor.. Lasts for years.

Nick-

PP · October 05, 2010, 07:00:13 PM

If I went to the hardware store and saw it on the shelf, I could tell you what it was. With that said, I can tell you that it has worked flawlessly (no leaks) and the white roof coat adhered to it with no problems. I sealed all the mounting holes and where I ran the cables through the roof. What I didn't use was silicone! If no one else hits on it before tommorrow, I will find out for you. Good luck, Will

crown · October 05, 2010, 07:06:14 PM

i was told by sikaflex that it is used as a sealer also crown

Ed Hackenbruch · October 05, 2010, 07:17:16 PM

Yup, Dicor Lap Sealant is my first choice. been using it for about 6 years and have never had a leak.

Dave5Cs · October 05, 2010, 07:26:53 PM

The Depot "5200" by 3M in the metal tube. RV and marine sealant for thing that go through the hull even under the water line.

Dave

Paladin · October 05, 2010, 08:27:12 PM

Well waddaya know! I was out searching through my supplies and found a new tube of Dicor sealant I didn't realize I had. I think I got it a couple months back for something and forgot it.

PP · October 06, 2010, 06:45:57 PM

Glad you're making progress. I used GeoCell Watershield and haven't had any problems either. Will