I just did my Windows and rounded the edges of the plexiglass to give more
sealing surface. The tape is where the strength comes from.I love the final
product.
Doug MountjoysvPegasusLF38 just west of Ballard, WA.
------ Original message------From: Alan Liles via CnC-ListDate: Tue, Jun 7,
2016 11:47To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com;Cc: Alan Liles;Subject:Re: Stus-List Cabin
window replacement, again
By "glue joint" I mean the overlap area created by the difference between the
size of the widow and the size of the hole the window is covering. This area is
narrow especially at the bottom of the window, 1/2" or so. The VHB tape is 1/2"
wide, leaving no room for sealant. I could cut the tape to 1/4" leaving 1/4"
for sealant but I'm wondering if that will be strong enough. I could make the
window larger and thus the overlap larger as well but then I may have to bevel
the plexiglass to fit the beveled recess in the cabin exterior. Of course l'd
like to do it the easiest way that works well.
Al LilesSV Elendil1994 C&C 37+
On Jun 7, 2016, at 11:27 AM, David via CnC-List <cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote:
I just did mine too...
When you say "width of the glue joint is narrow" do you mean the horizontal
surface or the inner vertical surface..?
I put the VHB tape on the horizontal surface as close to the inner horizontal
edge (you can barely see it in the cabin) and a 795 bead in the space between
the tape and the 90 degree turn out to the vertical edge. Pushed window on
and then filled the narrow remaining gap with 795. Worked great.
David F. Risch
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