Waterproofing under trailer

[Chris C]

Hmmmmm! I'd think it would! Just like they do when they build a strip canoe out of cedar and epoxy. It's got epoxy between the strips and on both sides, effectively encapsolating it completely. But ask some of the boat building experts like Doug. He'd know for sure. (covered my tail on that one, didn't I?)

[cracker39]

I guess I'm just hoping what I did and will do will hold up and keep moisture out. I don't think the moisture buildup inside will be sufficient to penetrate my vinyl floor and the varnish on the plywood enough to cause a problem in the wood beneath. I'm much more concerned with moisture penetration from below.

I put the Gardners roof coating on my floor bottom before I put it on the frame (so it's coated right up onto the top of the frame). Then, I installed foil-backed insulation and sealed all the edges with poly sealant. Before I am completely finished with the TTT, I'll finally have to get on my back as I want to put the Gardners coating on the foam to make a better seal and give it some protection.

But, I agree with Ira. It's not bad to work with, unless you are laying under where you are working with it, and even then, it's thick enough that it doesn't tend to drip on you. Before I do that last job, I'll pull the trailer wheels up onto stacks of lumber to get it higher to make the job easier.

[Todah Tear]

Cracker39,

Did you have any issues with fumes from the Gardners roof coating?

Todah

[Ira]

Todah, it's not that bad. Yeah, it smells a bit, but it's not one of those REALLY strong smells or toxic-like odors that gets into your lungs.

It's just not perfume, that's all.

[cracker39]

And, after it dries, the smell is hardly noticible. Mine dried enough to handle in 24 hours. But, it took several days to a week to set up so that it won't scratch off easily. At least that's my experience in warm weather.

[asianflava]

It made my garage smell like a freshly paved road for about a week. Afterwards, you didn't even notice it.

[cracker39]

I used the Gardner's outside, so I didn't have a smell problem. I was more concerned with the smell of the paneling I bought, but, it was several weeks before I install any of it, and by that time, it didn't smell anymore, or I just got used to it. My wife hasn't complained about it when she was in the trailer, and she has a sensitive nose and not afraid to tell me if something doesn't smell right, including me after working all dayl

[Roly Nelson]

My first woody teardrop, bottom shot with heavy layer of Line-X truck bed liner. works great, however a bit heavy. The second tear, covered with a liberal coat of Henry's roofing pitch, which I suspect will work equally well. Sure is cheaper and much lighter.

Roly