Damp

[Netti_374307085]

Every little budget caravan I look at seems to have at least a little damp some place. Just wondering how damp repairs are normally carried out and if a novice could tackle it? I am used to doing my own work on my cars.

 

[chrisn7]

Hi Netti

The thing about a little damp is that there is usually a lot of damp behind the visible bit. This can make what initially seems to be small repair into a major task. Once you've started the job, there's no going back either!

The woodwork skills required are generally straightforward. If you are competent with garage tools you should be ok. Perhaps one of the biggest difficulties is matching finishes, if this is important to you. As ever, preparation is important-make sure you can source your materials-stainess screws, correct sealants, timber, boards, finishes and so on.

Its like major diy-you have to go backwards a lot before you can move on the enjoyable re-build part.

If you do have a go-good luck-there always lots of advice here along the way

Chris

 

[Wizard9956]

Hi Netti

The thing about a little damp is that there is usually a lot of damp behind the visible bit. This can make what initially seems to be small repair into a major task. Once you've started the job, there's no going back either!

The woodwork skills required are generally straightforward. If you are competent with garage tools you should be ok. Perhaps one of the biggest difficulties is matching finishes, if this is important to you. As ever, preparation is important-make sure you can source your materials-stainess screws, correct sealants, timber, boards, finishes and so on.

Its like major diy-you have to go backwards a lot before you can move on the enjoyable re-build part.

If you do have a go-good luck-there always lots of advice here along the way

Chris

Have a look at this website if you need info on damp repairs .

http://hp-h.com/p/wizard41/
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Wizard