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If you have an uneven surface
In Response To: OK, how do I know if I need more thickness? ()
The butyl tape an fill the gap if you double the thickness. Be careful about warping the hatch frames though, or they won't seal with the opening portion of the hatch. Better to get the surface flat before bedding.
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- Butyl or 4200 for rebidding overhead hatches
- How long did the silicone work?
- I have had butyl tape sort of "ooze" out of the joint over time
- Butyl gets my vote.
- If it were me, it would be Butyl. You can get it from MaineSail who ...
- Of the people recommending Silicone...
- I'd go with the 4200. I'm not sold on butyl conceptually but have not used it 'cuz of that.
- Thanks for all the advice - going to try butyl + monofilament
- Karl...
- How long did the silicone work?
