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Subject Topic: Roof condensation? Post Reply Post New Topic
PersonShaggu24
20/11/2015 at 3:55pm
 Location: Wareham
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Hi guys, I have a slight problem with condensation in our caravan, the guy who had it before us bodged a skylight fitting and as this doesn't leak I'm pretty sure some else is wrong as there is still water dripping down by the sky light? I have resealed the outside of the sky light so I know that it's not that. And he has replaced a lot of the roof (3mm ply wood and polystyrene) and between the wood and the metal skin of the caravan is where the condensation is coming from. Is there a way to stop this or do I have to rip out the roof and start again but stick the wood to the metal? Thanks in advance.

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PersonGERONA
20/11/2015 at 6:24pm
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What sort of van is it ?


PersonShaggu24
20/11/2015 at 9:33pm
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Bailey pageant De ville 1988. I know it's old but if it ain't broke don't fix it right? Where as this condensation thing is minor I think

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PersonGrampian91
20/11/2015 at 9:48pm
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Stick the wood to the metal? Between the metal outer skin and the wooden board inside there needs to be a layer of insulation.

Is it condensation or is it leaking? Checked the screws in the rooflight itself?

The plastic buttons on the top of mine crumbled and the rooflight started to come apart. If i left it then water would have got in.

Is it only dripping when your living in the van? If so do you have the windows open into the mid position?


PersonShaggu24
20/11/2015 at 10:41pm
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It's a new skylight so I'm sure the screws are fine, I did check them to make sure. I think your right about sticking the wood to the metal as it's not stuck to it at the moment ? Might take out all the guy did and do it properly. Any adhesive I should look out for or should I just use the adhesive you can get in a spray can from b&q? I know the polystyrene is new. We have 3 windows open on the mid setting as well as a dehumidifier running when were not in the van. I noticed a drip from the skylight so I took the inner casing off to find a wet patch on the wood so I pushed it and some water came out. Thanks for the reply guys.

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