The front window in the bunk area over the cab has been a problem with it leaking. Finally decided to eliminate the window.
|
The window that was leaking. |
|
Some of the rotten wood I discovered when I removed the paneling. |
I had some metal left from when I covered the fascia on the house. It is white so figured it would work to cover the window area. Simple deal, I worked with sheetmetal most of my working life. But when I removed the paneling on the inside saw that there was a lot of rotten wood from almost 30 years of leaks.
|
Rotten wood out and new wood going in. |
|
Most of the new wood in place and supports for the metal to replace the window. |
The pieces going across were one piece originally, but I had to do two pieces and splice them together in order to get them in place.
|
Inside with metal in place. |
|
Outside with metal in place. |
After I got the metal in place it rained the next morning. When I checked for leaks, the only place it was leaking was two of the marker lights.
Now I need to insulate and panel the inside. I got a sheet of 1½ inch Styrofoam and a sheet of ½ inch R board. And a sheet of vinyl to cover it all.
Need to get some trim pieces to cover the edges. Thought I had a bunch of "daisies" for the screws to hold the vinyl in place. I know I had a some in a jar with screws from the ceiling of the single-wide trailer I took apart about 12 years ago. At this point I can't find them, so I will paint some body washers white and use them.
That looks great.
ReplyDeletethe Ol Buzzard
great idea...
ReplyDelete