Traveller Roof

Post by **timmo** » Wed Oct 14, 2009 5:35 pm

Probably been asked before (cant find anything on search) Why was/is the roof pinned and not screwed down?
Soon be fiting the roof and just wondered if it would be better to use screws or carry on using pins

Same with the new guttering screws or pins?

Cheers tim

Post by **bmcecosse** » Wed Oct 14, 2009 5:55 pm

Pins - lots of little ones- cause less distortion - can be easily removed and replaced in future!

Post by **MarkyB** » Wed Oct 14, 2009 6:33 pm

Much faster to fit and much less likely to split the grain and let fungus or water in.
Nails, screws and pegs all have their uses.
Screws aren't necessarily superior, it depends on the application.

Post by **jaekl** » Wed Oct 14, 2009 7:18 pm

Years ago one of the trim suppliers you have also carred a soid aluminum extruded roof gutter. I was looking at using that one when I rebuild my traveller (it's still waiting). I would have used exposed screws with sealant. Making the water go up over that seems more reliable that trying to keep it out from under the original style and leaking into all of the nail holes. Is there something wrong with this approach?

Post by **bmcecosse** » Wed Oct 14, 2009 8:55 pm

Carry on -it's your car!

Post by **8009STEVE** » Thu Oct 15, 2009 9:39 am

Pins are easier to hide in the guttering than screws.

Post by **ASL642** » Thu Oct 15, 2009 10:22 am

Aren't they meant to be copper (pins) as well? Something about non-reaction to the aluminium roof.