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Post by swampthing on May 20, 2015 5:28:25 GMT -8
I'm rebuilding the frame work for my trailer. Lots of screws and glue. I'm sure its stronger that it ever was. My question is the way it was built originally the insulation was squeezed between the panels and the frame. I plan to put ridged insulation in from the outside with the metal off. Should I glue the panels and nail them to the frame. Thanks Gary |
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Post by SusieQ on May 20, 2015 6:56:59 GMT -8
Gary, i think you'll find that it's not necessary to glue the insulation. I cut mine to fit and then taped the seams with aluminum tape.
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Post by thralldad on May 20, 2015 8:53:54 GMT -8
I filled the gaps on mine with expanding foam. It holds the solid insulation in place and accounts for my miscalculations in cutting. After it dried I trimmed the excess with a hand saw!
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Post by swampthing on May 20, 2015 18:08:53 GMT -8
Maybe I wasn't clear. Is it necessary to glue the interior wall paneling to the studs and nail or screw them? Thanks Gary |
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Post by thralldad on May 20, 2015 18:22:37 GMT -8
I'll be using construction adhesive and nails/screws when I put in my paneling.
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Post by mobiltec on May 20, 2015 19:44:01 GMT -8
The paneling goes on overlapping the walls first. All the way around the trailer front to rear. Then the frame work goes on over that working from the outside. Curbing goes on over the paneling on top of both walls front to rear. Insulation between the framing and then vapor barrier over that. Finally the metal skin goes on. There's a ton of information and photos regarding this procedure or you can watch my videos showing how to do it.
Most trailers have the paneling anchored to the framing with twisty nails from the inside. I just tried something new using Tight Bond glue and glued all the framing to the paneling first. Then I shellacked all the panels and then installed them. It made the job much easier. The framing that covered the seams I put on after. I have photos of that process in the "what did you do to your trailer today" thread. If PM me with your email address I can email them to you. When I get time I will edit and post the videos.
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Post by RinTin on May 21, 2015 5:30:53 GMT -8
If you fasten the paneling to the studs with brads or paneling nails then you should also glue. If using screw nails (twisty nails) or screws then there is no need to glue but you can if you want to. I didn't glue. I hand nailed 1" zinc plated screw nails 5" on center where the fasteners are visible and stapled the seams, window and door openings and other areas that won't be seen using 7/8" x 1/4" crown staples. I like using staples because they hold really well. Along the seams the staples were carefully placed at a 45 degree angle so a 3/4" wide trim piece will cover them. I finished right over the fasteners, looks great.
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Post by swampthing on May 22, 2015 11:30:12 GMT -8
Can anyone tell me where I can get the aluminum screw nails used in the paneling in vintage trailers Thank you Gary |
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Post by theresa on May 22, 2015 11:54:42 GMT -8
Can anyone tell me where I can get the aluminum screw nails used in the paneling in vintage trailers Thank you Gary If you're referring to the 7/8" Twisty Nails, they can be had at some Home Depots in small packages in either brass plated or zinc. www.homedepot.com/s/twist%2520nail?NCNI-5 |
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Post by ladywendolyn on May 23, 2015 6:40:52 GMT -8
The paneling goes on overlapping the walls first. All the way around the trailer front to rear. Then the frame work goes on over that working from the outside. Curbing goes on over the paneling on top of both walls front to rear. Insulation between the framing and then vapor barrier over that. Finally the metal skin goes on. There's a ton of information and photos regarding this procedure or you can watch my videos showing how to do it. Most trailers have the paneling anchored to the framing with twisty nails from the inside. I just tried something new using Tight Bond glue and glued all the framing to the paneling first. Then I shellacked all the panels and then installed them. It made the job much easier. The framing that covered the seams I put on after. I have photos of that process in the "what did you do to your trailer today" thread. If PM me with your email address I can email them to you. When I get time I will edit and post the videos. I would like to see the photos, do you have a link to that thread? |
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Post by mobiltec on May 23, 2015 7:08:05 GMT -8
The paneling goes on overlapping the walls first. All the way around the trailer front to rear. Then the frame work goes on over that working from the outside. Curbing goes on over the paneling on top of both walls front to rear. Insulation between the framing and then vapor barrier over that. Finally the metal skin goes on. There's a ton of information and photos regarding this procedure or you can watch my videos showing how to do it. Most trailers have the paneling anchored to the framing with twisty nails from the inside. I just tried something new using Tight Bond glue and glued all the framing to the paneling first. Then I shellacked all the panels and then installed them. It made the job much easier. The framing that covered the seams I put on after. I have photos of that process in the "what did you do to your trailer today" thread. If PM me with your email address I can email them to you. When I get time I will edit and post the videos. I would like to see the photos, do you have a link to that thread? It starts here on page 10 of the latest "what did you do to your trailer today" and runs through. Others were doing the same thing at the same time so there's lots of info. vintagetrailertalk.freeforums.net/thread/3359/trailer-today-iv?page=10I'll be adding this story to my website after the trailer is finished. I should be finished with my part of it in two weeks and then it goes back home with the owners who will do the rest themselves.  |
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