Does anyone know about sealing ability or longevity of magnetic weatherstrip compared to the vinyl clad foam? Wondering which is best.
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The magnetic weatherstripping works very well - IF you have a steel door or a door with a steel strip. Unlike the vinyl foam it's a 'bellow' design which allows it to extend and contract sealing more completely. I found it sealed completely between door and frame while the vinyl foam I'd used earlier didn't.
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My strips are these ones they seal better because they stick to the metal door I replaced after 10 years because I got paint on them
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I have both on some outside doors to my house. It has been my experience that the magnetic design holds up better over the years than the vinyl clad foam.
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I used this on a metal RV roof and had such undesirable results I will NEVER puchase it or any other product like again! I Have spent hundreds of dollars trying to find one that will do what it claims "Snow Coat" came the closest. If you read the lable on the Kool Coat can.. It is nothing more than an outdoor Latex paint.What I finaly did find that not only works well (And I would asume it does for fiberglass as well) is AMES "IRON COAT" Mobile home and RV roof coating. It is "Elasomeric" and bends with out cracking and should do well on fiberglass even coated with another product. The Bus I coated it with had some other kind of paint on it I did not remove before coating... I used this on a metal RV roof and had such undesirable results I will NEVER puchase it or any other product like again! I Have spent hundreds of dollars trying to find one that will do what it claims "Snow Coat" came the closest. If you read the lable on the Kool Coat can.. It is nothing more than an outdoor Latex paint.What I finaly did find that not only works well (And I would asume it does for fiberglass as well) is AMES "IRON COAT" Mobile home and RV roof coating. It is "Elasomeric" and bends with out cracking and should do well on fiberglass even... » Read More I used this on a metal RV roof and had such undesirable results I will NEVER puchase it or any other product like again! I Have spent hundreds of dollars trying to find one that will do what it claims "Snow Coat" came the closest. If you read the lable on the Kool Coat can.. It is nothing more than an outdoor Latex paint.What I finaly did find that not only works well (And I would asume it does for fiberglass as well) is AMES "IRON COAT" Mobile home and RV roof coating. It is "Elasomeric" and bends with out cracking and should do well on fiberglass even coated with another product. The Bus I coated it with had some other kind of paint on it I did not remove before coating... « Show Less
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I think a double sided removable outdoor tape would work best. I have found the performance of these is far less than I expected, maybe your results will differ
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finally head from our designer. Please see response to your question. thanks, Lee CarCoverkingdomHi Lee,Here's an update: We contacted a vendor who manufacturers an RV with a rubber top and he advised that a Polypropylene cover will not react with the rubber top seal. Only issue is that some covers insulate so well, they can increase the temperature of the roof and cause laminate damage. Our covers do allow for ventilation so I think it would be a personal decision on the buyer's part.Let me know if you have any questions or need anything further?MJ finally head from our designer. Please see response to your question. thanks, Lee CarCoverkingdomHi Lee,Here's an update: We contacted a vendor who manufacturers an RV with a rubber top and he advised that a Polypropylene cover will not react with the rubber top seal. Only issue is that some covers insulate so well, they can increase the temperature of the roof and cause laminate damage. Our covers do allow for ventilation so I think it would be a personal decision on the buyer's part.Let me know if you have any questions or need anything... » Read More finally head from our designer. Please see response to your question. thanks, Lee CarCoverkingdomHi Lee,Here's an update: We contacted a vendor who manufacturers an RV with a rubber top and he advised that a Polypropylene cover will not react with the rubber top seal. Only issue is that some covers insulate so well, they can increase the temperature of the roof and cause laminate damage. Our covers do allow for ventilation so I think it would be a personal decision on the buyer's part.Let me know if you have any questions or need anything further?MJ « Show Less
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I think the only issue would have to do with the adhesive. I have a couple outside, and one in my car. As long as the area you apply the tag doesn't have a strong magnetic field, the function of the tag won't be affected. In humid weather, the adhesive disolves some, so I'd reccomend either a stronger adhesive or some type of waterproofing over the top.
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Hi, you could not find a better material, air sealing and insulation at once. Only issue is cost. This material expands very little and for filling entire wall cavities a bicomponent foam such as Tiger Foam would serve you better (google it, their web site has some great information about these jobs). In the Spring, I will foam between the rim joists and the outside foundation fascia, and this is what I will use. Have fun, Moreno
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My only experience with this particular type of "Great Stuff" is from indoor use. It seems to be almost exactly the same as the other 3 or 4 types of "Great Stuff" which I have used outside when it was below freezing, the colder weather only slowed the flow from the can a little bit. If you are using it outside be aware of wet conditions as water makes the foam cure up hard much faster. I hope that helps, good luck. And if you haven't had experience with expanding foam sealants the stuff is super sticky and extremely hard to remove from clothing and skin.
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I used Eternabond 4" roof seal tape, with the spray primer, around all of my vents, skylights, roof edge seams and a couple of small cracks in the rubber roof covering (that may be the lap sealant you're referring to). Then after cleaning the roof I just painted right up to the edge of the roof seal tape. I didn't paint the vents, etc.
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The one that came with our firepit became very brittle and tore after the affects of the summer sun and the winter (even though we also covered it with a tarp in the winter). We ordered the cover this spring and it is much more durable. The vinyl is thicker and seems to have a slight "meshing" on the backside which may help it survive the Wisconsin winter(s). Time will only tell.
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I bought two different 3M tapes to apply to a motorcycle helmet visor to mask glare from the sun. The 471 has a shiny finish and is very sticky (in a not so good way). The sides of the roll of tape is sticky and will not handle hot weather. The 764 finish has a semi gloss finish (I like it). The sides of the roll is not sticky and handles hot weather very well. I can lift the already applied 764 3M tape and reapply it with no residue or excessive stretching. I say go with 3M 764.
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If you're looking for something that doesnt leave a residue, then you might want to look at nuclear grade duct tape. Its pricey, at about 25 bucks a roll, so nit sure if that will be worth it for your application
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I have used this tape in an automotive application. The adhesive is very sticky. My opinion would be that gravity would hold the tape in position and any water creeping between the tape would dry during a heat cycle before it could loosen the adhesive. Applied over properly prepped plastic, it wouldn't let any water in between anyway. My only problem was the aluminum separating from the adhesive-imbedded fiberglass.
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Home Depot has a nice plastic sheet, made like cardboard, but water proof. They also carry plastic trim pieces that cover the edges. You can cut this with a good pair of shears. They have white and opaque. Some silicone would make a great seal!
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Hello stacer26, Honestly I have not used Gorilla Tape in an outdoor setting where it would be exposed to rain. It is extremely strong tape. Wish I could be of more help. Sincerely, Steve
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There are two consumable parts in this type of bag sealer: The metal strip which acts as the heating element, and the teflon foil which lays over this heating strip so that the heating element does not come into direct contact with the plastic bag you are sealing and just melt right through it. How long these last depend on how much you use the sealer, and what setting you use. No company is ever going to warranty consumable items such as these. The unit comes with one spare of each item, and additional heating strips/teflon covers can be purchased separately. I have used similar sealers ( not this exact model, but the picture looks identical to the one I use, except mine has a sliding cutter attachment) to seal mylar bags for long term food storage. They do a good, but not great, job. The seal is a bit thinner in width than is optimal for sealing mylar bags (~ 1/8 " wide, when ~ 1/4 " wide seal is best). I seal twice, slightly offset, to be sure of the seal. The use of oxygen absorbers will create a light vacuum overnight (assuming you press out as much air as you can before sealing), and the presence of this vacuum is a good test of the seal. I get &gt; 95% success in creating a vacuum-tight seal this way, as long as the heating element and teflon foil are in good condition.
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As much as any tape could be I'd say. Over time any tape will wear. But to give you an example of how good this tape is, I put 3 strips on my girlfriend's car front bumper after she turned into a pillar backing out of a parking spot last July and it just came off about 3 weeks ago. That's over a year of rain, sun, wind, snow, hot, cold and everything else you could expect. I'd say that's some sticky ass tape. My opinion is it's much better than gorilla tape.
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You don't need to seal the edges with tape but I would recommend that you do so. The tape is very inexpensive and seals out moisture and dirt that could cause the insulation to lift as well as rust could develop on the metal. The choice is yours but I would and always do use it.