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Aluminum Bass Tracker Renovation.
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<blockquote data-quote="Restrained" data-source="post: 331580" data-attributes="member: 12610"><p>The floor supports are 13" on center. Figured 3/16" aluminum was way overkill but there's a good reason I chose it. I called a local metal supplier and each panel was over $200. I found a guy 10 minutes away that demolished a building and stripped out lots of aluminum floor panels. They are $25. each, and weigh but 22 pounds which is still way lighter than plywood wet or dry. <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite8" alt=":D" title="Big grin :D" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":D" /> </p><p></p><p>I planned on a trip to Home Depot to get the Foamular boards. I'll put the thickest material under the flooring that will fit.</p><p></p><p>I'm thinking that it may be wise to put something like weatherstripping on the tops of each flor suppor spar to isolate the aluminum panels and possibly rattles or squeaks, what do you all think?</p><p></p><p>What type of screw would you recommend for the flooring? I have thought about pre-drilling and countersinking each screw hole but if I could find a ss screw with a small head that might work as well. One that was powder coated gray to match the new carpet would be even better.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Restrained, post: 331580, member: 12610"] The floor supports are 13" on center. Figured 3/16" aluminum was way overkill but there's a good reason I chose it. I called a local metal supplier and each panel was over $200. I found a guy 10 minutes away that demolished a building and stripped out lots of aluminum floor panels. They are $25. each, and weigh but 22 pounds which is still way lighter than plywood wet or dry. :D I planned on a trip to Home Depot to get the Foamular boards. I'll put the thickest material under the flooring that will fit. I'm thinking that it may be wise to put something like weatherstripping on the tops of each flor suppor spar to isolate the aluminum panels and possibly rattles or squeaks, what do you all think? What type of screw would you recommend for the flooring? I have thought about pre-drilling and countersinking each screw hole but if I could find a ss screw with a small head that might work as well. One that was powder coated gray to match the new carpet would be even better. [/QUOTE]
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