Head flashing

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  1. fallguy
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    Anyone know what kind of head flashing I can apply to these wet lockers to keep them a bit dryer?
     
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    Needs to be comfortable enough for someone to lean into bare legged.
     
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    bajansailor Marine Surveyor

    Sorry, but I am a bit dense - what do you mean by 'head flashing'?
    Do you want them to be covered with a type of flexible material that is only attached at the top, and can be folded up for access to the locker?
     
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    No, just a permanent drip edge that keeps rain out of the locker a bit better.

    I realize I can make a piece of wood or core do it, but was hoping for an easier solution..core would require epoxy sealing, maybe a chunk of glass for stiffness, and painting...
     
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    You could use a strip of EVA traction foam with the adhesive on the back, like they use on stand-up paddle boards. I could dig around this weekend and see if I have a couple pieces of medium grey for you.
     
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    I have some gray seadek. I have to see if big enough and cut it nice enough. Thanks!
     
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    The piece I have is about 22" square with 1.5 x .5" diamond pattern in 'dark' gray, I am thinking it is darker than your trim.
    Stand Up Paddleboard & Surf Colors - Hydro-Turf https://www.hydroturf.com/request-sup/
    We cut it with a big scissors/shears, same one we use for fiberglass cloth, and sometimes sand the edges a little.
    I took to taking scraps of this and sanding off the diamonds and thinning them down to make gaskets for rebuilding the vintage navigation lights on the 21-footer.
     
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