Water Damage Repair
I went to check on my trailer in storage this weekend and found some water damage in one corner. I found what I believe is the source of the water intrusion and I sealed it up with Dicor. I then rip...
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John
Thanks. It is aluminum sided but since it only appears that one stud needs to be fully replaced I’m hoping I can get away with carefully removing rotted stud from inside and then using a little construction adhesive to secure aluminum skin to new stud. The interior paneling in this area needs to be replaced due to water damage as well so I will need to remove and replace. I agree your approach is the most professional way to repairing it and if I find more damage I will likely revert to that. How difficult is it to remove and reinstall the exterior panels?
The wiring is all 12 v. In a couple of spots there are multiple strands so you may need to try your multi notch approach.
Thanks again for your input!
Bob
Thanks. It is aluminum sided but since it only appears that one stud needs to be fully replaced I’m hoping I can get away with carefully removing rotted stud from inside and then using a little construction adhesive to secure aluminum skin to new stud. The interior paneling in this area needs to be replaced due to water damage as well so I will need to remove and replace. I agree your approach is the most professional way to repairing it and if I find more damage I will likely revert to that. How difficult is it to remove and reinstall the exterior panels?
The wiring is all 12 v. In a couple of spots there are multiple strands so you may need to try your multi notch approach.
Thanks again for your input!
Bob
