Camper Subfloor Repair

This material is made from wood chips and a water based glue.

Camper subfloor repair. Travel trailers and rvs are typically manufactured with flooring made of particle board. In this post we ll walk you through the basics of how to fix a rotted camper floor so you can get back on the road in a jiffy without having to spend an arm and a leg at the repair shop. For a more detailed e. After a complete overhaul on the rotted flooring we were finally able to move in.

Hopefully we dont have to take it in for repair. My floor had major damage but if yours is minor you can just use a putty like this to fix it. We upgraded from a truck camper to a travel trailer. If you notice any signs of damage including black discoloration soft spots cracks or warped wood use a skill saw to cut away the affected area then replace it with new plywood.

You don t always know where the surgery will take you. Cut the new plywood flooring to fit the area that you removed the rotten wood from. This will also keep pipe and wood temperatures stable to prevent further water damage. Lay fiberglass insulation pads between the floor beams to provide a better heat seal within the rv.

The putty will serve to re level your floor and strengthen the affected area. Cost to replace repair or install subfloor the average cost to replace or repair a plywood subfloor in a 306 square foot room costs 555 or between 490 and 600. Today i tackle a spongy spot in our bathroom floor. I recommend donald durham s rockhard water putty.

Fortunately it is possible to take on your camper floor repair yourself which can be a great way to minimize your rv floor repair cost. Climate changes and excessive humidity can cause the plywood subfloor in your rv to rot. The average cost to install a new plywood subfloor is 620 or between 572 and 720. The cost to replace repair or install subfloors includes two components.

Heal your floor in the case of minor subfloor damage you can simply use a flooring putty to repair the damage. Mark on the plywood where the floor beams below it will lie. Once you get started you must keep following the path of the water born destruction until you reach the full extent of the damage. Repair any damage to the subfloor if necessary.