How to prevent delamination

[Biggyniner]

Hey all,

Since I will be getting a fiberglass sided trailer in the near future I was curious about delamination and how to prevent it.

1.)Is it primarily caused from moisture getting into the wall and separating the material, or are there other causes?

2.)What are some best practices to prevent this from occurring?

Chris

[Biggyniner]

FrankShore wrote:
Don't buy a vacuum bonded trailer!

So aluminum sided then?

[FrankShore]

Don't buy a vacuum bonded trailer!

[Biggyniner]

jtludwig wrote:

downtheroad wrote:

Biggyniner wrote:
Hey all,

Since I will be getting a fiberglass sided trailer in the near future I was curious about delamination and how to prevent it.

Is it primarily caused from moisture getting into the wall and separating the material, or are there other causes?

[COLOR=]Water intrusion (leaks) are the most common cause. It can also be caused by faulty glue from the factory during the laminating process.

2.)What are some best practices to prevent this from occurring?

Regularly inspect and reseal ALL seams and openings (windows, running lights, vents, etc.)

Chris

I've also heard concerns about RV covers used to protect the trailer from the elements (weather, etc) causing heat buildup and contributing to delamination. I still can't decide if I should use a cover or not, even in the winter?

Hmm interesting point... I am thinking about investing in one of those car port versions, that should prevent moisture being trapped. maybe if you do use a regular cover, purchase a dry-z-air and keep in the trailer when stored...

[jtludwig]

downtheroad wrote:

Biggyniner wrote:
Hey all,

Since I will be getting a fiberglass sided trailer in the near future I was curious about delamination and how to prevent it.

Is it primarily caused from moisture getting into the wall and separating the material, or are there other causes?

[COLOR=]Water intrusion (leaks) are the most common cause. It can also be caused by faulty glue from the factory during the laminating process.

2.)What are some best practices to prevent this from occurring?

Regularly inspect and reseal ALL seams and openings (windows, running lights, vents, etc.)

Chris

I've also heard concerns about RV covers used to protect the trailer from the elements (weather, etc) causing heat buildup and contributing to delamination. I still can't decide if I should use a cover or not, even in the winter?

[downtheroad]

Biggyniner wrote:
Hey all,

Since I will be getting a fiberglass sided trailer in the near future I was curious about delamination and how to prevent it.

Is it primarily caused from moisture getting into the wall and separating the material, or are there other causes?

[COLOR=]Water intrusion (leaks) are the most common cause. It can also be caused by faulty glue from the factory during the laminating process.

2.)What are some best practices to prevent this from occurring?

Regularly inspect and reseal ALL seams and openings (windows, running lights, vents, etc.)

Chris