Posted 2016-07-05 2:57 PM (#167477) Subject: Mold in lq of trailer and don't know why.
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Location: Argyle, Wi
We bought a trailer 2 years ago and refinished the lq during the winter. This will be our 2nd summer using it and we are seeing many moisture issues inside including mold. We insulated with foil bubble insulation between the beams and screwed paneling to the beams. Is there something we can do to fix this issue? Do we need to refinish the lq? If so we need tips on how to refinish the lq as we really didn't have a clue what we were doing the first time around. Any tips or pictures would be greatly appreciated! Thanks!
Posted 2016-07-05 3:12 PM (#167478 - in reply to #167477) Subject: RE: Mold in lq of trailer and don't know why.
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Posts: 5870 Location: western PA
The insulation isn't sealed well enough to prevent the inside air from reaching the outside skin. When this happens, condensation is formed and with no place to exit, becomes a detriment. All exposed edges of any insulation should be finished with tape and the joints should be air tight. The inside edges of the beams should also have some insulation covering, to prevent the outside cold to reach the inside surfaces. On a cold day, you can actually feel the cooler structures on the interior surfaces. Strips of rolled foam insulation can be applied to the studs and structures before the interior panels are installed. The most important criteria, is to seal the joints with tape or spray foam, to stop any air movement through or around the insulation.
Mold in lq of trailer and don't know why.
