jfb1969 wrote:
Lynnmor wrote:
My SIL builds his own concession trailers with aluminum skin. Done right they can be made leak proof and, with some well thought out vinyl graphics, can have a good appearance.
I would suggest that you contact some trailer builders in Lancaster County for materials and ideas. I'm pretty sure that is where SIL gets materials. PM me if you are interested and I'll try to get some names and numbers.
My thoughts exactly! Yes, if you can find some names/numbers, that would be great! I work in Lancaster, so it might be easy to stop by a shop to get some info/insight!
Many years ago I had my own mobilehome/RV repair business doing mostly structure and roofing/siding/window repair. Back then 90 percent of rvs and mobilehomes used aluminum exteriors.
These folks
mac's aluminum have been around for years supplied all my needs in replacing aluminum skins. Give them a call. If they can't help you they may know someone in your part of the country who can.
You will be taking the metal skins off from top down and if reinstalling them they will go from the bottom up. Be sure and make a numbering system where each skin goes if your going to reuse them.
New skins color may not match however if the new skins are to be used for your height extension it won't be as noticeable.
What are your plans for some type of material (luan/celotex/other material) under the roof skin and over the roof truss ribs for the metal skin to bond to ??
As mentioned some of our older RV trailer had flat roofs. As the units aged the middle of the roof sagged making a huge lake. More truss angle means less water standing.
I found the new rubber roof materials requires much less yearly maintenance than aluminum roofing. Aluminum if not bonded down good up there moves nite and day (flex from shrink and swell) with temp changes.
