Re: Ugh bigger problems than AC
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There is no solid wood on the exterior edge. Only the trim. If I put it up on the trim the that part will be higher than the rest of the floor.?
?As much as I would like to do it myself, with all of your help,I know my limits and that of my back. The heat wave is also no help. Keep you all posted. Maybe I'll be more optimistic in the morning.?
Hello
Kathryn:
I would
leave the good solid material around the edges to have
something to add to. Then the new inside floor could be just
one piece cut to fit.
Depending
on how busy the lumber yard is, you might get them to cut a
rectangular piece to size. I think in Europe this is almost
standard and it is odd to buy a full sheet of plywood??
Once
you get the hang of cut and fit work you will never have to
worry about patching your camper.
Carl.
On 7/24/2022 5:03 PM, KATHRYN BAXTER
wrote:
Wouldn't I just do the entire compartment floor?
I only saw the one photo of an area with what
looked like a view of the driveway under. Doing a one piece
patch is easier in some ways, and stronger,. But if the
areas are not fairly contiguous then multiples will work. As
to how to cut the pieces, I would do cardboard patterns
until you have the exact shape(s)? you need. Some overlap
larger than cutout areas obviously is needed, especially to
bolt through. Then just use the cardboard to draw the shape
onto both sheet metal ( hardware stores sell thin aluminum
sheets about 2' x 2' or larger) and onto plywood ( exterior
glue grade and nominal 1\2" thick). Metal snips or heavy
duty scissors for aluminum and cheapest for plywood wood be
aa saber saw (electric). Sabre saw won't do dead straight
cuts but good enough. Drill for holes to bolt everything
together. When done installing ( much easier with 2
people)'brush cost all exposed seams below with roofing tar.
Easy peasu.?
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