After poking at a soft patch at the back of my caravan. I have discovered the dreaded damp. I have removed the plywood and found that the frame is also rotten. I have cut out the rotten wood and hope to start rebuilding the frame.
Water seems to have got in behing the rear light cluster.
Before I go any further I need a bit of help with the following:
What is reccomended to stick new 3mm ply to the frame and polystyrene walls?
I will have to remove a couple of external trim strips. These seem to be riveted on. Whats the best mastic for replacing them?
Do I have to slide out the black rubber strip that covers the screws or does it just pull off?
Is it worth coating the frame/ply with anything before putting it all back together?
This is the first time iv done this but am a woodwork (technology) teacher so should manage the timber side of things.
Sorry for the list of questions but I would appreciate any help that can be given.
Cheers Mark
I have some pics but cant seem to upload them :(
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Topic: DAMP
