Any recommendations devon poptop refurbishment

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hello all, i have just installed a new roof vent in my devon poptop to replace  the old one that had started to leak, had to chop out some of the fibreglass covered wooden battens as they had turned to compost, quite litterally 
i have replaced the crappy wood with some nice 1"x1" box section which i will squirt some PU expandable builders foam into to stop condensation in the metal then i'll recover them with fibreglass matting

anyhoo, i found the devon roof lining carpet to be a bit worse for wear so i've ripped it all out

i'm considering the idea of having the roof refurbed with new lining carpet, & anything else it needs, seals etc etc

i want it done right & to look perfect, also can i us insulation of some type to line the roof first?

any recommendations of where to get it done

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covdubber Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Vanorak Joined: 16 Nov 08 Status: Offline Points: 1089	Post Options Post Reply Quote covdubber Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Topic: Any recommendations devon poptop refurbishment Posted: 24 Jun 12 at 19:44
	hello all, i have just installed a new roof vent in my devon poptop to replace the old one that had started to leak, had to chop out some of the fibreglass covered wooden battens as they had turned to compost, quite litterally i have replaced the crappy wood with some nice 1"x1" box section which i will squirt some PU expandable builders foam into to stop condensation in the metal then i'll recover them with fibreglass matting anyhoo, i found the devon roof lining carpet to be a bit worse for wear so i've ripped it all out i'm considering the idea of having the roof refurbed with new lining carpet, & anything else it needs, seals etc etc i want it done right & to look perfect, also can i us insulation of some type to line the roof first? any recommendations of where to get it done
	i laugh at my own jokes cause there funny to me! i dont give a fck if you dont think they are if your in the redline lol ya having a good time! lol ;P

jason k Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Admin Group twinklerims Joined: 14 Jan 05 Location: Wales Status: Offline Points: 15934	Post Options Post Reply Quote jason k Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 24 Jun 12 at 20:36
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billybigspud Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Groupie Joined: 18 Jun 11 Location: southampton Status: Offline Points: 119	Post Options Post Reply Quote billybigspud Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 24 Jun 12 at 20:48
	Do it yourself, It is well easy. Lots of stanley blades, good pair of scissors and loads of glue. I just used normal carpet as well so had no stretch what so ever.

covdubber Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Vanorak Joined: 16 Nov 08 Status: Offline Points: 1089	Post Options Post Reply Quote covdubber Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 25 Jun 12 at 11:12
	i was thinking of doing a DIY job partly as i do everthing else on my van, is it worth me putting 12mm celotex on the roof, all joints covered in aluminium tape then lining carpet over th top i would use an extemely strong PU adhesive to attache the celotex to the roof, for the body repairer guys its called terostat, its used for fitting aftermarket bodykits/spoilers etc etc, its tough as old boots my plan is to take all my devon kitchen out & insulate & carpet out my van, refit it all & have a nice new floor not really done anything like this so if anyone has recommendations for insulation materials, i was just gonna go down wikes's or the builders merchants i have heard that fireproof PU adhesive expanding foam is good for sound proofing & insulation but has to be sprayed with a proper gun with a compressor, i think this is what they do on those refridgerated vans but i'm not 100% sure, & of course thats quick & easy to apply & fills all the gaps between inner/outer panels its all very complex as i dont want to creat a situ of condensation behind the panels either, i have buckets of waxoyl to inject before the insulation & i'm gonna start stripping the kitchen units out tomorow DUST MASKS AT THE READY I RECKON!!!
	i laugh at my own jokes cause there funny to me! i dont give a fck if you dont think they are if your in the redline lol ya having a good time! lol ;P

billybigspud Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Groupie Joined: 18 Jun 11 Location: southampton Status: Offline Points: 119	Post Options Post Reply Quote billybigspud Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 25 Jun 12 at 18:24
	Have a look at my ' some pics of the devon ' thread on 80 90 as it may help you out a bit. Might not be your cup of tea though but I have taken pictures of the roof refurb I did. As for insulation, I put it in the same category as cavity wall in your house. could cause problems so just turn the heating up/ buy a propex/eber etc.

covdubber Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Vanorak Joined: 16 Nov 08 Status: Offline Points: 1089	Post Options Post Reply Quote covdubber Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 25 Jun 12 at 20:07
	billy have you a link i cant find it
	i laugh at my own jokes cause there funny to me! i dont give a fck if you dont think they are if your in the redline lol ya having a good time! lol ;P

covdubber Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Vanorak Joined: 16 Nov 08 Status: Offline Points: 1089	Post Options Post Reply Quote covdubber Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 25 Jun 12 at 20:09
	scratch that just found the bugger, its cause my spelling is shocking, bad spelling & a search function is a no no what a tard
	i laugh at my own jokes cause there funny to me! i dont give a fck if you dont think they are if your in the redline lol ya having a good time! lol ;P

covdubber Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Vanorak Joined: 16 Nov 08 Status: Offline Points: 1089	Post Options Post Reply Quote covdubber Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 25 Jun 12 at 20:20
	& billiy thats a cracking job, give me the info on how you went about doing the roof, i have been thinking of taking the top part off mine, i have stripped all the glue off my devon roof, i'm going to be a complete pain to my neigbors & attack my roof with the sander next so its prepped for my next move the hard part is those bloody plastic strips that hold both the oe carpet & i think the roof bellows, the screws are impossible to get out as you probobly know or you have been a jammy sod & your came out like they were fitted yesterday LOL :OP my van is pretty much rust free so thats a bonus, but its gotton a bit tatty so i'm doing a interiour refurb & bringing insulation/soundproofing up to spec really, get it how i want it, no knocks or rattles to make the best of my rubbish sound system, its rubbish cause i dont like wiring :OD
	i laugh at my own jokes cause there funny to me! i dont give a fck if you dont think they are if your in the redline lol ya having a good time! lol ;P

billybigspud Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Groupie Joined: 18 Jun 11 Location: southampton Status: Offline Points: 119	Post Options Post Reply Quote billybigspud Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 25 Jun 12 at 21:16
	They were horrible to get out. I used a set of side cutters as the heads are quite soft and went round every one and undone them like that. That plastic strip I just replaced with a window fitters trim and put a butyl tape between the body and the belows.Then drilled and used 25mm rivits every 100mm. I reckon you could fit a carpet in situte without removing the lid. Once you get going it is easy. Just use shit loads of spray glue and shit loads of stanley blades so you get a good cut every time. Mine is done in four different bits and the vent is an elixir one 360 x 360 Just go for it.