How To Apply Filon Siding

Still firmly attached to the filon however.

How to apply filon siding. The lower back piece was glued on then screwed down on the framing then i set a large piece of plywood up agains it and set a board on the plywood at an angle to apply pressure. Next cut the. Hey folks needing some help and repair procedure for my cross terrain toy hauler with fiberglass filon siding. Here are a few steps to guide your work.

Once i cut the filon i would then test fit the piece on the camper and make any necessary changes. I am looking into azel. Repairing cracks in fiberglass filon siding. I am leaning toward the contact glue theory possibly brushed on over every square inch then attaching the filon.

The application time is between 5 to 45 minutes depending on many factors. I have a crack propagating from the corner of our slide out. The easiest way i found to cut this stuff was with a jig saw and a fiberglass blade. Go to the dealer take your measurements to your siding dealer and purchase the amount of aluminum you need.

I was quoted anywhere from 900 2400 to fix it professionally. In order for the contact cement to work properly you need to roll or brush a coat on the filon and do the same on the plywood. 9 first failed attempt of filon install duration. You apply the adhesive to the filon and plywood and let it dry to the touch.

Measure twice cut once. If you apply the filon too early where the stabond is wet underneath the solvents evaporating will cause gas bubbles within 7 to 12 hours after application and these bubbles will show through the filon. Measure first go top to bottom and side to side. I am actually rebuilding the nose of my artic fox and was wondering why you could not put the underlayment on first then just install the filon on top of it.