How To Repair Filon Siding

If you re looking for a siding option that combines safety durability and great looks it s fiberglass that you need.

How to repair filon siding. The rolls are usually a standard 8 1 2 feet wide. Needing some help and repair procedure for my cross terrain toy hauler with fiberglass filon siding. I was quoted anywhere from 900 2400 to fix it professionally. Use a paintbrush to saturate the resin into the glass.

Filon fiberglass usually comes in rolls and can be cut to different sizes from 1 to 40 feet in length. I have a crack propagating from the corner of our slide out. Both surfaces need glue and let dry before bonding. Once you get the amount of filon you need you just cut it to size and glue it over the hole.

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. If you have styrofoam panels for insulation the glue will eat it up. Continue adding repair patches until all previously removed fiberglass fabrics have been properly replaced. Next lay the prepared fiberglass fabric onto the repair area.

If using original siding must make sure it s lined up before sticking together. The best fiberglass siding is made from a material commonly known as filon a durable and smooth reinforced plastic. I would use contact cement not the gel form contact cement will adhere to wood fiberglass and metal. Once the pieces become tacky they are ready to be fit on to the camper.

Here are some basic steps to take to replace your rv s siding. Add another layer if needed but pause every other layer to debulk the patch as much as you can. How to with sam.