Its flooding down in Texas...

[Tumbleweed]

Hello all... beautiful day, for frogs and ducks! First post, and a question... I've been working at building my first triple T for a few months now, with tons of info from the regulars on this forum (thanks to all).
I have managed to frame, cut insulation, and glue (Weldwood Contact Cement) the floor and walls together using 1×, 3/4" R-Max, and 1/2" rated sheathing ply...then we got blessed with buckets, nay, boat loads of rain. Some of it coming in sideways!!! I covered the project with tarps but it still got wet... the walls and floor are laid flat on the frame, not assembled yet. Building it outdoors, no garage available.

Questions: 1)Is my project salvageable? 2)Should I get a "moisture meter thingamajig" before continuing? 3)Or is this project (soggy) toast, kaput, finito, a loss? 4)How should I proceed?

Any advice constructive, or critical is welcome...thanks again.
Tumbleweed

[Mary C]

i guess that is a little different introduction, and I am surprised that no one has offered up their opinion, advice. Welcome and great that you are already working on your trailer. my advice let the wood dry out then soak it in " the mix" found in the foamie section. start with 1/4 varnish(oil) and3/4 paint thinner. lavish it on all your wood, several coats 2 -4 coats then use the mix 1/2 to 1/2 preferably two coats then finish off with varnish if you wanto. Once it has all dried a few days you can resume your build if none has warped too badly. good luck, i will be near Anglinton (sp) in December, south of Houston.

Mary C.

[mikeschn]

Mary is right. Let it dry and check if stuff is still straight. Be sure to keep it out of the sun too.

Since you are building a torsion box, you may be able to pull small warpages straight again..

Mike...