by cracker39 » Mon Jun 26, 2006 1:56 pm
Without applying more heat, I preformed the first 24 inches of one side trim for the roof on my sample form after sanding it again to match the roof curve exactly. After preforming that much (from the front to the flat section for the fan), I had no problem fitting it to the roof and putting in the screws for that part. I then continued to predrill and screw down the rest. I used the mallet to flatten the top and sides of the trim. I had already put screw holes in the side, and wish I hadn't. It doesn't need them once the top is screwed down. But, the screw holes in both legs will ensure that the joints stay together. Since I put screw holes in the sides of the top, I'll do it everywhere else to match.
BTW, the trim piece formed perfectly to the curve of the roof. One more side to go, then I'll paint the trailer and put on all the trim. Meanwhile, I took off the formed trim to prime and paint it, and put masking tape along the roof to protect the screw holes from rain. I've used the blue tape before and it holds up well against rain and peels off pretty easily a few days later.