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Old 03-17-2019, 05:45 PM   #1
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How do you remove the fan cover
I would like to reseal that area but how do you remove the plastic cover ?Click image for larger version Name: 20190317_160803.jpg Views: 45 Size: 138.5 KB ID: 335922
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That’s not a fan cover that’s your skylight. It is stuck down to the roof curb with 3M VHB tape. It should not be removed unless you are planning to replace it.
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Here’s what a replacement with a maxim skylight looks like.

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That’s not a fan cover that’s your skylight. It is stuck down to the roof curb with 3M VHB tape. It should not be removed unless you are planning to replace it.


Ok thanks . Would you add more sealant ?
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Nope looks good to me.
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