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Posted by Brian Keence (Member # 1867) on :
 
Hey Heads,

Do you add anything to your screws when installing a substrate to a metal (corragated tin) building? Is water or moisture a concern?

Thanks,

Brian

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Brian Keence
K&B Signs
2220 Lake Tekawitha Rd
Pacific, MO. 63069
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Posted by Wayne Webb (Member # 1124) on :
 
The best I've found is Butyl caulk but silicone is also excellent. The Butyl stays pliable and silicone remains "rubbery", for lack of a better word.

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Wayne Webb
Webb Sign Studio
creators of "woodesigns"
"autograph your work with excellence"
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Posted by Brad Ferguson (Member # 33) on :
 
Brian,

I have never found water leakage a problem with screw holes in sheet metal. The same goes for pop rivits, despite the fact that rivits have a hole through them, unless you buy the kind that are enclosed on the blind end. They are considered 'waterproof.'

Certainly though, using silicone could be a good selling point. You can also dip the open end of a regular pop rivit in silicone to seal it aginst water.

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Brad Ferguson
427 S. Sycamore
Ottawa, KS 66067
785-242-9924
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Posted by Brian Keence (Member # 1867) on :
 
Thank you for the replies!

Brian

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Brian Keence
K&B Signs
2220 Lake Tekawitha Rd
Pacific, MO. 63069
(636) 257-3679
brian@kbsigns.com
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It's clear as mud now!

 


Posted by Mike O'Neill (Member # 470) on :
 
I use the sheet metal screws that come with the rubber washer built in. Never had a hitch yet ...

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Mike O'Neill

Trans-Labrador Signs
Labrador City, Labrador

'Durn vinyl won't stick to ice'

moneill@labrador-west.com

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