Caulking for a POP UP

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PCMan - 11 Jul 2005 18:42 GMT

Hi, just looking for advice on what type of caulking to use on the seams of
a pop up roof. I tried the regular silicone caulking and it turned an
ungodly black color from dirt. Want to redo it with the proper stuff this
time, and need ideas. I am thinking there is some kind of specialized
caulking for RV's.....

Thanks.

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fred - 12 Jul 2005 00:59 GMT

i just got my first popup and the fellow that i bought it from told me that
every year.. he re-does his caulking with a latex based sealant..

actually thats what i should do.. i still haven't gotten to it. i think
its going to be a pain taking hte old stuff off tho :/

his old caulking has not turned black.. its very white.

> Hi, just looking for advice on what type of caulking to use on the seams
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jack - 12 Jul 2005 23:37 GMT

We use a lap caulk. It stays flexable with age. If you go to an RV dealer
they would have a product that they found works.

Arnie

> Hi, just looking for advice on what type of caulking to use on the seams
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cmwmlw@yahoo.com - 14 Jul 2005 14:33 GMT

Never, ever use silicone caulking for the exact reason you found out;
it gets moldy. Lap sealant is the best, followed closely by acrylic.

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Rodney & Julia Brown - 31 Jul 2005 23:40 GMT

I found Premium Elastomeric Latex Sealant (couldn't find Lap). Is this the
right stuff? It says it's permanently flexible and mildew resistant.
How do I get the old caulk off?

> Never, ever use silicone caulking for the exact reason you found out;
> it gets moldy. Lap sealant is the best, followed closely by acrylic.

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SteveJ - 04 Aug 2005 01:24 GMT

I also need to do the same. If they were built right to start with it would
have been alot better.

>I found Premium Elastomeric Latex Sealant (couldn't find Lap). Is this the
>right stuff? It says it's permanently flexible and mildew resistant.
> How do I get the old caulk off?
>
>> Never, ever use silicone caulking for the exact reason you found out;
>> it gets moldy. Lap sealant is the best, followed closely by acrylic.

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