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Post by jodybitzz on Feb 15, 2014 19:40:37 GMT -8
Very happy with progress made today. Framing is almost complete for back and front walls.   |
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Post by jodybitzz on Feb 16, 2014 18:57:15 GMT -8
More frame envy LOL... Looking great. Hi Larry, we've just watched several of your roofing videos and had a couple of questions. In your video Trailer Tidbits the Westener part 4c you mentioned that the radius was tight. How tight is the average radius? You also mentioned that you had some extra padding in the roof. What is the purpose of that padding? Is it extra insulation or a water barrier? Today we we drew up a template for our roof line. The roof will be sloped. We have a 16 inch radius in the front and a 12 inche radius in the back. The interior peak will be 75 inches . The highest peak is 46 inches from the front. We are not adding a roof vent. Does this sound like a good plan? my original camper was a 1968 shasta 1500. However, I am wanting it to look more like an Airflyte. Thank you for all of your help and videos! |
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Post by jodybitzz on Mar 2, 2014 15:54:32 GMT -8
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Post by pathfinder3081 on Mar 3, 2014 8:11:11 GMT -8
Wow! That really looks good. You guys are doing a great job. Thanks for sharing your work in progress with us.
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Post by slider on Mar 7, 2014 18:14:07 GMT -8
I like the way you mortised the side to hold the roof framing. Is that standard or did you do to add strength.
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Post by jodybitzz on Mar 17, 2014 17:32:48 GMT -8
We are 2 roof studs away from a complete roof line.  |
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Post by jodybitzz on Mar 17, 2014 17:45:53 GMT -8
I like the way you mortised the side to hold the roof framing. Is that standard or did you do to add strength. I'm not sure we are doing anything standard! This is our first restore and just doing what kinda makes sense.  |
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Post by jodybitzz on Mar 17, 2014 17:46:59 GMT -8
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Post by skipnwendy on Mar 19, 2014 2:54:05 GMT -8
Looks absolutely fabulous, Love the work area you have, I have to work on mine in the yard so I am jealous  |
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Post by jodybitzz on Mar 22, 2014 17:14:15 GMT -8
Started to install the outer lauan panels. In order to get it to curve and fit the radius we attached water jugs allowing the weight and gravity to slowly bend the curve.   |
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Post by bigbill on Mar 22, 2014 18:37:01 GMT -8
I would lay a 1x across the edge under the ropes so the weight pulled down evenly.
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Post by pirateslife on Mar 22, 2014 19:04:16 GMT -8
Is the outer lauan for added strength?
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Post by vikx on Mar 22, 2014 20:29:17 GMT -8
Great idea to bend the plywood and very nice framing. I don't think you need plywood on top of the rafters; they are usually just under the metal. From the way I'm looking at the trailer, you'll need ply on the inside rather than on top? For example:  To do the ceiling from the inside, you'll need support boards at the edges. The lighter colored boards are glued and tacked in place...  Here's a better view:  I think the plywood on top will add unnecessary weight to your trailer, plus it will be vulnerable to condensation. I would install the ceiling panels, insulate and lay a vapor barrier on top, then the roof metal. Also, don't forget to shim the vent. |
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Post by jodybitzz on Mar 23, 2014 5:12:10 GMT -8
I would lay a 1x across the edge under the ropes so the weight pulled down evenly. We just did that Bill. Thank you for the suggestion and it helped quite a bit. |
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Post by jodybitzz on Mar 23, 2014 5:22:07 GMT -8
I think the plywood on top will add unnecessary weight to your trailer, plus it will be vulnerable to condensation. I would install the ceiling panels, insulate and lay a vapor barrier on top, then the roof metal. Also, don't forget to shim the vent. Thank you, Vikx. We are learning as we go. We were thinking that the 3 sheets of lauan wouldn't add that much weight and would overall add in the stability of the roof? We will be adding the vapor barrier after all of the siding/panels are in place. Also, I decided that I did not want a roof vent. I figured it was less chance for leaks to start. Thank you so much for your feedback, ideas, tips and suggestions. It is all so helpful. |
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