Floor restoration coming along.

I bought a product called Prodex which is a insulation that does not promote mold or rodent nesting. It's basically bubble wrap with aluminum on both sides. When done properly it claims to have almost a R15 rating. I decided to remove the insulation under the floor and put down the Prodex prior to the plywood sub floor.This will also go in the walls and ceiling, eventually the smell will be gone! I think it will work pretty well, but only time will tell.

It was so hot at the trailer and with no AC I was soaked from head to toe. Not much work was done but almost all of the supplies I need are now at the site.

I found a deal on 1/8" birch from a cabinet company looking to liquidate, so I bought 30 4x8 sheets. According to my calculations this should be just about enough to redo all the birch in the Spartan. I also have 8 sheets of luan to go over the 3/4 plywood prior to installing the tile. Four rolls of Prodex at 750SF each. They have deals on this stuff all the time at http://www.insulation4less.com/

I had a bit of a accident while trying to open one of the windows. Most of the windows that you can open have been broken over the years and either replaced or repaired with window putty. This was not the best thing to do since the windows are now inoperable. I went to open one to get more air in and the top of the frame did not want to open but the bottom did and WHAM! there went the glass then the entire frame fell out to the ground. I was able to take the glass out of the frame, but the corner brackets were all broke but one, so the frame has no way of staying together.

I took the frame back home with me and took it to a local glass shop. He said the best way to do it would be to glaze the glass into the frame and the glass will keep the frame together. At $25.00 per window I will have him do all 8 of the windows. It should be fun trying to get them all out!




I am contemplating what type of AC I should get for the Spartan. Should I install two window units on the floor venting through the belly or get a couple portables?? Any suggestions would be appreciated.