Uploaded June 2020 | Updated September 2026, 2 hours ago
When I installed my ceiling, I created a thermal bridge from the interior to the exterior, which bypasses my insulation. I didn't think it would be a big deal at the time, but in practice, it's proven to be a serious problem with condensation.
Condensation happens when warm moist air condenses and sticks to cold surfaces. It's why windows sometimes get fogged up. On the ceiling, each of my exposed screw heads were a different temperature than the interior, because they conducted temperatures from the exterior of the bus!
To combat this, I sealed each screw head in adhesive sealant and covered them with decorative trim. The theory is that the trim and sealant will prevent the warm air inside the bus from condensing on the cold screw heads because they are no longer exposed to the open air.
Here's how I fixed my trim.
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Plastic Sheeting: amzn.to/3eQW7IB
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Dremel Grinder Wheels and Mandrel: amzn.to/3eQwd7G
Short Tension Curtain Rod: amzn.to/3eUGUq1
Long Tension Curtain Rod: amzn.to/2BBNYJT
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When I installed my ceiling, I created a thermal bridge from the interior to the exterior, which bypasses my insulation. I didn't think it would be a big deal at the time, but in practice, it's proven to be a serious problem with condensation.
Condensation happens when warm moist air condenses and sticks to cold surfaces. It's why windows sometimes get fogged up. On the ceiling, each of my exposed screw heads were a different temperature than the interior, because they conducted temperatures from the exterior of the bus!
To combat this, I sealed each screw head in adhesive sealant and covered them with decorative trim. The theory is that the trim and sealant will prevent the warm air inside the bus from condensing on the cold screw heads because they are no longer exposed to the open air.
Here's how I fixed my trim.
Essential Equipment for this Project:
Steam Generator: amzn.to/2UadaNH
Plastic Sheeting: amzn.to/3eQW7IB
Painter's Tape: amzn.to/2MqZuKd
Super Strong Adhesive: amzn.to/3cs4okE
Dremel: amzn.to/2Ucfl3r
Dremel Grinder Wheels and Mandrel: amzn.to/3eQwd7G
Short Tension Curtain Rod: amzn.to/3eUGUq1
Long Tension Curtain Rod: amzn.to/2BBNYJT
Boiled Linseed Oil: amzn.to/3cCgiIG
Clips: amzn.to/3dxf0jq
diyskoolie.com
Instagram @diyskoolie
