sunnywater
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1959 Shasta Airflyte (Connie)
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Post by sunnywater on Jul 10, 2020 5:14:03 GMT -8
Here is the original joist configuration of our 1959 Shasta Airflyte, just after we took off the flooring. The center joist structure (sort of shaped like a big "A") is all one piece. Other that a bunch of large twisty nails that we need to remove it is in really good shape. It is actually really hard to get the nails out. The smaller joists in front of and behind the wheels were all cracked on the ends, we are replacing those with Douglas Fir. Any beefing up of this original layout that anyone recommends? The joists always seemed sturdy (it was the flooring that was a bit wonky). We do plan to add wood along the front and back between the ends of the joists. Paint the new wood with the black fence paint? Thanks for thoughts, ideas. Joists 1959 Shasta Airflyte (Posted on Flickr) Rear joists on Airflyte (Posted from Flickr)
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Post by vikx on Jul 10, 2020 9:57:25 GMT -8
Replace any bad wood and inspect the frame closely. If you discover no cracks, you're good to go.
I wouldn't coat the wood, as it needs to breathe. Wood rots from water seepage rather than splashing. The wood that has been coated in the past is usually peeling anyway.
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sunnywater
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Post by sunnywater on Jul 10, 2020 10:07:54 GMT -8
Replace any bad wood and inspect the frame closely. If you discover no cracks, you're good to go. I wouldn't coat the wood, as it needs to breathe. Wood rots from water seepage rather than splashing. The wood that has been coated in the past is usually peeling anyway. Good to know, we bought some of the fence paint for the edge of the subfloor by the wheel wells. I am glad I asked before putting it everywhere. We had the chassis inspected and painted this spring so we are set. We are going to cut the vct tiles this weekend Thanks for the help!
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Post by vikx on Jul 10, 2020 11:04:36 GMT -8
I've seen coated and non coated wood and it seems to do OK either way. Fence paint is more for the belly area.
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