I wouldn't be tearing it down and replacing all of the silicone, I'd replace the stuff that creates the corner/seal, not the stuff that holds the glass together. Unless of course the silicone throughout it just trash.
$95 an hour sound good ?
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Ok, I've resealed tanks... it's not that hard. It is time consuming though. I can tell you that if they break down and reseal the whole tank, at $95/hr, you're better off looking at buying another tank. The silicone that you use is also important. There are only a few that are rated for both strength AND are FDA approved for being pure silicone. That GE window and door **** isn't gonna cut it.
If I were you , I would look into doing it myself. If you get a razor blade scraper and spend some time IN the tank being careful not to cut the silicone between the glass, it's a few hours. Then it's a bit of time setting up with the silicone, smoothing it (quickly), and letting it cure.
Just my 2c.
If I were you , I would look into doing it myself. If you get a razor blade scraper and spend some time IN the tank being careful not to cut the silicone between the glass, it's a few hours. Then it's a bit of time setting up with the silicone, smoothing it (quickly), and letting it cure.
Just my 2c.
if it was me i would save the money and do it myself, if it was really hard to do i would pay someone but it isnt.
I hope they're not gonna charge you by the hour while they stand around waiting for the silicone to dry before cleaning up the tank. 
Personally, I'd try it myself. But, if you're not comfortable with it, I'd get House of Fins to quote you a price that they won't go over, as well as having them stand by their work with a guarantee. And of coarse, watch and learn if you have them do it.
Personally, I'd try it myself. But, if you're not comfortable with it, I'd get House of Fins to quote you a price that they won't go over, as well as having them stand by their work with a guarantee. And of coarse, watch and learn if you have them do it.
ok sounds like no matter what you are going to have them reseal the tank. so we have that down since your not going to reseal the tank and you are paying by the hour why dont you cut the hours down by at least scraping out most of the old silicone and that is something you can do before they get there. especially if its a full tear down. then they will come and finish getting the rest off and that shouldnt be much and then silicone up. there you go saved some money and still have a gurantee. get what you can let them finish it up.
