How long can moisture stay in walls?
A few months ago I repaired (I think) a water leak above one of the kitchen windows. It turned out to be water getting under the roof drip rail through a few of the screws that hold it in place. The w...
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The only sure way to see if you have fixed any leaking is a pressurized air test. There are a few threads on the Forum about how owners have DIY this test. Sealtech is a commercial enterprise that performs the test.
FWIW, I restored my TT and went to extreme measures to make sure sealant was between material surfaces. I ended up with a couple small leaks. I determined the leaks were at the screws in the aluminum trim on the roof. I covered that edging with Eternabond tape and have had no leak issues since.
Depending on how your walls are built, you'll be rolling the dice on whether the wall cavity spaces will dry before the moisture works it's way out from sun and heat and when rot ensues. I'd suggest to either pry loose an edge of the interior paneling or make holes. Maybe you wanted an outlet or switch close to the moisture area? Good time to cut the hole,introduce air, and then install a box.
FWIW, I restored my TT and went to extreme measures to make sure sealant was between material surfaces. I ended up with a couple small leaks. I determined the leaks were at the screws in the aluminum trim on the roof. I covered that edging with Eternabond tape and have had no leak issues since.
Depending on how your walls are built, you'll be rolling the dice on whether the wall cavity spaces will dry before the moisture works it's way out from sun and heat and when rot ensues. I'd suggest to either pry loose an edge of the interior paneling or make holes. Maybe you wanted an outlet or switch close to the moisture area? Good time to cut the hole,introduce air, and then install a box.
