Remount/reseal Fantastic Vents
OK, I have pulled the leaking vent and DW cleaned it up. I cleaned off the roof, but I don't think a conventional mounting job is going to do the trick.
There are two sets of holes and three different sealants visible. The center front mounting hole is stripped out and, as is, will require an up sized fastener. The skin is bent in several places where, coincidentally the third sealant, sticky and gummy like silicone, has been applied, perhaps from the inside.
I'm thinking I will take some 1/8" x 3/4" aluminum bar stock and make some backing plates to go under the outer skin to catch the mounting screws. I think the skin is probably conforming to the flat flange anyway so the backing plates shouldn't make any difference with the shape of the skin. The backing plate should ensure a good seal between the flange and the skin.
Any reason not to do this, or alternate solutions?
Thanks,
Al
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