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Re: [A/S] floor restoration



I'm a newbie with rotten floors! Thanks to this list and the VAC I have some 
idea where I'm headed. Removed carpeting and noted some bad spots, not to 
bad. replaced toilet and tiled bath floor, this area was in good shape, rear 
bath model. Have leak in front where curve meets straight wall. (thought 
minor) Looked around outside no obvious leak am going to rechaulk entire 
trailer weather permitting. Removed front sofa bed and entertainment center 
and found serious rot.
       The first sheet of plywood on road side is rotted from start of curve 
18" forward and 8-10 inches in. This whole sheet is flimsy and has little 
support under except at edges. I can get my hand between the plywood and the 
channel in this area, there doesn't seem to be any connection between the 
channel and the plywood in the rotted area.
       1)Should I replace the plywood in this area--sounds like a project in 
itself.
       2)Will penetrating epoxy stiffen this area?
       3) How far will two gallons go?
Special thanks to Jim Smith for his source in St. Petersburg can't believe 
the price difference, they are on the web at  http://www.fgci.com/

Paul 
78  31RB
Troy MI