After a couple of car washes and some time parked out in the rain, I checked my padding on both sides today: dry. Thankfully. I'll be keeping an eye on it.
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Those flashing tape products are amazing. However, the ones I've used can't be exposed to sunlight so I use gutter seal tape products that can be exposed to sunlight. Came in handy for filling gaps where insects or water could enter. For all you folks that sealed you cabs if the results hold up after a winter of freezing and thawing you should be golden.
According to the Technical Specs of the tape RogersRTS linked to, at -20F the tape's "low temperature flexibility" rated "excellent." And the "UV resistance" rated "no degradation/no loss of peel adhesion."Good point. Shopping those tapes I found several that are only rated for adhesion down to about 15F. The tape selected for mine is slightly more expensive but rated to -20F. I'm optimistic that it holds. Figured if it gets that cold, I'm not going anywhere except some place warmer.
Some thought was also given to open exposure. Was considering top-coating with an elastomeric roof coating commonly used on mobile home roofs. However, getting painting tools into that area would be a greater challenge. Concerning sunlight exposure, suppose it's possible. Where this tape is placed, a much bigger problem is happening if that ever occurs.