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maddockcampers

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i am going to re seal my flue in the roof next weekend.

I have seen many items for sale and different advice.

Silka flex 521

Carafax Sealant IDL 99

mastic sealing tape.

I am thinking of using a mastic sealant tape plus either the silkaflex or idl99.

I have seen comments which advise me not to use silkaflex due to the adhesive properties is very difficult to femove if required.

thanks

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mastic tape for me all the way

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Hi again, carafax idl99 is really messy to deal with and dries with an off white colour. Have used Sikaflex for about 8 years on van and it is still as good as when it was first done so I dont think you need to worry about removing it.........

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fleetwood

thanks again, which sikaflex did you use or reconmend.

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Sikaflex 221, not cheap but good stuff. Have never had to remove anything sealed with this but I only use it as a beading and let the mastic tape do the rest so dont think it would be a problem, good luck Keith...............

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Sikaflex is permanent, you can only remove it by cutting with a sharp knife. It depends how old the caravan is. If you think this is the last time you will be repairing it then Silkaflex or other polyurethene adhesive/sealant is the stuff to use.

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