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    Aug 23, 2008, 07:51 AM
    Leaking patio cover
    Our Patio Cover Leaks Need Help With How To Seal

    How To Stop A Leaking Patio Cover?
    What Would Be The Best Sealant
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    Aug 23, 2008, 07:57 AM
    Are you talking about a canvas awning or what?
    How old is it? Is it still under warrantee or anything?
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    Aug 23, 2008, 08:00 AM
    It Is A Vinyl Insulated Cover About 3 Yrs Old.
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    Aug 23, 2008, 08:02 AM
    Pool or bike patches should work on vinyl. Trick would be to find one that matches well so it doesn't look like a tacky eye sore.
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    Aug 23, 2008, 08:06 AM
    The Cover Is 18 By 32 Built Into Our Roof, It Is Not Like A Tarp.
    IT LEAKS AROUND OUR FIREPLACE AND THE SEAMS.
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    Aug 23, 2008, 08:08 AM
    I don't know cause many sealants will melt vinyl.
    Hopefully somebody here will be able to tell you.

    Other than patches the only way I know is 'vinyl (fabric) welding' with heat.
    It would be really tricky to do the seams with it up.
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    Aug 23, 2008, 08:10 AM
    Quote Originally Posted by N0help4u
    I don't know cause many sealants will melt vinyl.
    Hopefully somebody here will be able to tell you.

    Other than patches the only way I know is vinyl 'welding' with heat.

    THANKS FOR YOUR HELP
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    Aug 23, 2008, 10:24 AM
    Might try sealing around fireplace chimney with silicone, Might try making flashing out of matching vinyl material. Cut strips of vinyl and adhere to chimney with silicone above seams, letting flap cover seam around chimney. Seal seams with original sealer or silicone.
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