Just wondering if anyone may have a suggestion on what I can do to the inside of my trailer (ceiling) to cut down on the condensation? It sweats so bad that it gets all my gear wet. It already has a vent in the roof that I leave open. Doesn't seem to do the trick. Most of the roof is aluminum. I have heard of some painting techniques that may help. Has anyone tried anything like that?
Trailer sweat/condensation - please advise
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No, there are no heaters in trailer.....Yes, thin aluminum walls and ceiling, no insulation. Has plywood floors.
Two things help to create the sweating. The first is moisture (snow brought in on the sleds) and the second is the differential of temp between inside & outside. You need to address both to cut way back on the condensation. For the moisture issue, when you get back home plug in a small electric heater in the trailer. You don't need to blast it on high, just enough to move and dry the air. Also, keep the vents cracked.
For the temp differential you need to remove what is known as "Thermal Bridging". This is anything that allows the outside and inside temps to directly react, such as the aluminum roof and framing. Like the others have said, insulation is the answer. Remember the framing, not just the roof sheets.
OK, so this is a long winded way to say heat and insulation
For the temp differential you need to remove what is known as "Thermal Bridging". This is anything that allows the outside and inside temps to directly react, such as the aluminum roof and framing. Like the others have said, insulation is the answer. Remember the framing, not just the roof sheets.
OK, so this is a long winded way to say heat and insulation
Thank you for NWgooser, thinksnow, auggie11 and mtncat800 for your time and input. I started putting in insulation yesterday. I wish you all a great winter.
No problem. Let us know how it goes.
Just wondering what you are using to hold the insulation to the roof. I need to do my roof and was not sure if glue would hold it over time.
Just open your vents up that will stop that from happening.
Hey WYO312, We used 1" styrofoam sheets, if you cut them to fit snug between the tubing you won't need glue. (Tried glue first, didn't work very well.) Then cover with the same type of siding that is on the walls. That's the plan anyway. Still working on it. I'll let you know how it turns out.
You can buy spray adhesive for 5 bucks a can.
Also and multiuse glue.
Make sure the glue you do buy can still adhere at low temperatures.
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MtnDriller
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spray foam?
has anyone tried using cans of the expanding spray foam in the walls? Seems cheap and quick. I cant really sacrifice any inside space and foam seems to be the only way to insulate the walls without tearing open them open. I am going to do it in the ceiling as well. I will probably use 1" foam underneath attached with construction adhesive. I might put some tin over the foam just to protect it from road debris.
has anyone tried using cans of the expanding spray foam in the walls? Seems cheap and quick. I cant really sacrifice any inside space and foam seems to be the only way to insulate the walls without tearing open them open. I am going to do it in the ceiling as well. I will probably use 1" foam underneath attached with construction adhesive. I might put some tin over the foam just to protect it from road debris.
The key word is expanding. We use this on our projects quite regularly (carpenter in a can). When it kicks, it really expands. Be careful about spraying in an enclosed area, it will buckle the wall covering when it expands.
