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Subject Topic: The Dreaded Damp
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02/5/2011 at 8:07am
 Location: Cambridgeshire
 Outfit: Elddis Avante 505
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Hi All,

We have just bought a Swift Danette 1990, 5 Berth that has had damp in the past and been resealed. Bought as a project.

It was resealed, although badly, the repairs were made, also badly and the damp was sealed inside so i have some work.

Spurred on by Wizards excellent site detailing damp repair i have undertaken the challenge, i am blogging it as i do it too. It's looking as though i will have to replace all the wallboard as those bits that aren't damaged will look odd as i dont believe the pattern is available any more. Any advice always gratefully received.

 



02/5/2011 at 8:39am
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 Outfit: Swife danette caravan
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Hi we also have brought a 1990 swift danette 5 birth and it is extremely damp we have got to replace all the wall boards we are 2weeks in to the project hubby has replaced most ofthe aluminium on the outside now we are on the inside. Sorry can't give any advise as we have been relying on wizards site and advise from others but just to let you know that we are in the same boat as you and at the moment alls going well. We will be interested in your progress.

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02/5/2011 at 9:01am
 Location: Swanage Dorset
 Outfit: Abi Maurader 4.00CT
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Any chance of putting a link to your blog?


02/5/2011 at 11:29am
 Location: Cambridgeshire
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Hi Dixon, would love to see some photos of your progress.

Maid, link as requested.

Here



02/5/2011 at 7:13pm
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Out of interest, how many sheets of plywood (7x4) does it take to completely replace all the wallboard and ceiling board in a standard 5 berth caravan??



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