Changing Lexan windows

[jfkal]

Just a small question. My windows are fixed to the deck with screws. How do I go about sealing the screws professionally. Just pouring Sika into the hole sounds too messy to me. There must be a more professional way.

 

[Robin2]

There were several comments on this under the heading Fitting Windows starting on Thu 7 Feb - including issues about Sikaflex causing cracks

 

[Col]

What about using those caps that are used on car number plate screws ?

 

[bernard_foster]

How about a small amount of Silicon Rubber in each screw hole, then do the screw up, this is how i did mine, invisible and totally sealed.

 

[EdEssery]

Insert thread of screw (all the way up to immediately below head) into tube of sealant/sikaflex then screw it down - wipe any surplus sealant of head of screw. You're done.

Used this approach when doing a complete refit of a wooden day boat a few years ago. Looked great and everything was sealed.