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Floor sealing options

PostPosted: Sun Aug 17, 2008 8:40 am
by NewFour
We have recently decided to build our own TD. Before starting, we have begun looking at various sites showing the construction of the TD. I believe that we will use the Kuffle Creek plans as they appear to cover every last detail. Here are a couple questions, probably the first of many:

-For sealing the underside of the floor, could a quality deck sealant be used instead of the black tar? Does the tar provide a more complete seal against the elements?

-For the corner, door trim I see that aluminum seems to be the material of choice. Are similar moldings available in some sort of plastic material or is the aluminum just superior? I am concerned about bending it around the various radii.

Any responses will be appreciated.

PostPosted: Sun Aug 17, 2008 6:42 pm
by Miriam C.
:o You can seal your floor with almost anything. The evil smelling black goo is just cheaper. 8)

Image to the playground NewFour. :thumbsup: Remember to keep up with the :pictures: :pictures: :pictures: so the bubble oil will be good and level. 8)

PostPosted: Sun Aug 17, 2008 7:50 pm
by alloffroad
I am thinking about using spray on rubberized under coating. I will do the frame and the under side of the floor before I lay it down.

PostPosted: Sun Aug 17, 2008 8:14 pm
by Arne
Use cheap roofing coating. It never really hardens. I did my floor 1.5 years ago, then took a building hiatus.... I recently put in some eye-bolts and fender washers, they sunk right into the goo... when I put the floor on the frame, the goo squeezed onto the frame, no air space....

It just isn't that complicated..... 7 dollars a gallon at h/d or lowes.