What glue should I use?

[Mark-UK]

Hi all

I'm looking to glue the plastic vents in the link below to an unpainted fibreglass surface.

www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B00JVC5V34/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Is there a particular type of glue I should use? Needs to withstand the weather all year round.

Thanks all.

 

[footprints]

I would go for any clear external silicone

 

[KenGMac]

Mark-UK, good evening.

An "observation?"

Am I correct in assuming that this vent terminates externally?

if so? there is a very, very high probability that in winter months cold air will [probably] blow into the house?

Can I suggest that you consider fitting a vent terminal with "loaded" flaps that close when air is not flowing from the house, which in all probability will be most of the time?

Ken

 

[Mark-UK]

Hi Ken,

The vents (either side) are to facilitate airflow into the roof of my shed so as to prevent build-up of condensation.

 

[KenGMac]

AAaa

Then the last thing you need is to follow my suggestion??

 

[Mark-UK]

AAaa

Then the last thing you need is to follow my suggestion??

Maybe, but your reply was appreciated, and it taught me something about venting as well

 

[Mark-UK]

Is there a particular brand of clear external silicone glue I should buy? I'm not sure.

For example, I was thinking of this: www.screwfix.com/p/geocel-the-works-sealant-adhesive-clear-290ml/92565

 

[KenGMac]

Mark-UK, good evening, again.

OK never used the material you are considering, but is the "reviews" are to be believed then i would go for it.

Ken

 

[^woody^]

You would only need a cheap silicone if fitted vertical, or external panel adhesive (no-nails type) for horizontal as the key thing to not to cut to holes too big but rely on friction.

Make sure the vents are suitable for driven rain if being fitted vertically, else water will be getting in through them

 

[catlad]

Seen plenty missing, that glue is good stuff.

 

[Mark-UK]

You would only need a cheap silicone if fitted vertical, or external panel adhesive (no-nails type) for horizontal as the key thing to not to cut to holes too big but rely on friction.

Make sure the vents are suitable for driven rain if being fitted vertically, else water will be getting in through them

Funny you should mention this as only the other day we had driving rain and I was thinking the vents might not be enough to keep it out.

 

[foxhole]

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