Terry,
That is an interesting idea I would not have thought of........to add
sawdust to the epoxy repair. I'm going to give that idea some thought.
The rotted area I am planning to attack as soon as ambient temperatures
permit has rotted from the bottom..........it looks normal from the top. It
was only after I removed the black water tank cover and tank and looked up
that I realized I had rot to contend with. I have cut a sheet of 1/4"
plywood to install under the rear floor in a sandwich arrangement which will
solve the problem but if I could figure a way to work saw dust into the
freshly applied epoxy it would add additional strength. Lets see, if I
could just turn the trailer upside down and apply the epoxy and sawdust from
the top...............
I took a quick look at the Git Rot website and added it to my favorites list
for future reference.
My approach to floor repair is like yours, I'm willing to settle for less
than perfection because I want to spend my spare time and money towing that
old trailer to WDCU and VAC gatherings, not working on it for the next
several years.
Regards,
Harvey
----- Original Message -----
From: Terry Tyler <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: Multiple recipients of VACList <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Sent: Friday, January 26, 2001 7:52 AM
Subject: [VAC] Repairing/Replacing Rotted Floor Sections
> Hi Jim,
>
> While you are still in the "web search mode," feed your finder "Git Rot"
for additional perspective.
> Touch Tom Patterson's site, too. Check his postings on "West System" as
well.
>
> There are other similar products on the market with lesser price tags. I
used Git Rot on the entry
> way (2' by 2' where door leaked) of our '67 22' Safari several years ago.
While at it, I sprinkled
> sawdust (from a local Millwork Shop) in areas where the original wood was
thin. Once it all dried,
> the floor became like ironwood and impervious to water. The major benefit
from my perspective was
> SIMPLICITY. It was one of the easiest and most straight forward fixes I've
ever done.
>
> After reading the directions and watching the weather channel, I picked an
ideal week, set aside non
> interruptable time and went at it, used all the "Git Rot" and stepped back
with a big smile. Three
> days later, I checked it and tried to smooth a couple of places with my
power sander. I use a mat
> with rubber backing at the entry way and don't notice two tiny ripples. I
don't get bent out of
> shape by not being perfect.
>
> Terry
> mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
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