It's leaking in the sunroom. Ugh.
It turns out that the sealing tape supposed to keep the water on the polycarbonate roof has aged and slid down a bit, and doesn't cover the joint underneath the roof gutter. I patched it with some regular duct tape earlier this summer, but now it's leaking again.
What I can't figure out is what was there initially. It's much thicker and stickier than the duct tape I've bought at random stores, but it still has the familiar internal fabric structure. Could it be some kind of mega-extra-strong duct tape, or is it something entirely different used specifically for sealing sunrooms?
It turns out that the sealing tape supposed to keep the water on the polycarbonate roof has aged and slid down a bit, and doesn't cover the joint underneath the roof gutter. I patched it with some regular duct tape earlier this summer, but now it's leaking again.
What I can't figure out is what was there initially. It's much thicker and stickier than the duct tape I've bought at random stores, but it still has the familiar internal fabric structure. Could it be some kind of mega-extra-strong duct tape, or is it something entirely different used specifically for sealing sunrooms?
There is a difference between duct tape and real cloth tape, but it's not easy to see the difference just by looking at the roll, and name mix-ups do occur.
In cloth tape, gauze or sailcloth is usually used as a reinforcing material, but glass and carbon fiber cloth can also be used if the load requirements are high. Therefore, you should look for a more expensive roll, but of course, check that it is glass or carbon fiber cloth and not just a cheap one with a higher price.
In cloth tape, gauze or sailcloth is usually used as a reinforcing material, but glass and carbon fiber cloth can also be used if the load requirements are high. Therefore, you should look for a more expensive roll, but of course, check that it is glass or carbon fiber cloth and not just a cheap one with a higher price.
Hm, okay. Then it will be trying to get hold of decent duct tape this week and see if it holds better.
By the way, what are the limits of the polycarbonate roofing? I've avoided laying on it (I weigh around 100 kilos), but then I can't reach properly since I have to work from the top of the roof, and around the gutter. A real crappy job to be honest.
By the way, what are the limits of the polycarbonate roofing? I've avoided laying on it (I weigh around 100 kilos), but then I can't reach properly since I have to work from the top of the roof, and around the gutter. A real crappy job to be honest.
It is probably difficult to give an answer on what your channel plastic roof can withstand, what type of framework it lies on, how thick it is, for example.
Pictures are always appreciated, then maybe you can get tips on a better solution.
Pictures are always appreciated, then maybe you can get tips on a better solution.
If you place a couple of OSB or plywood boards over the kanalplast, it should hold. It obviously depends on the frame, but if it can handle a layer of wet snow without sagging, there's no problem if you carefully crawl onto the boards.