aluminum flooring

[heron2000]

how thick should the aluminum flooring be - I would like use aluminum instead of plywood for the floor in my 1436 jon

 

[typed by ben]

ive got .080

ive seen on up to .125 and as thin as .060

 

[Ryno685]

Just remember, if you use thinner gauge aluminum you will need extra frame work and bracing. Just something to keep in mind.

 

[Ryno685]

Sorry I misread your post. You said floor and I was thinking deck. #-o I need more coffee.

 

[typed by ben]

Ryno685 » 58 minutes ago[/url]"]Just remember, if you use thinner gauge aluminum you will need extra frame work and bracing. Just something to keep in mind.

to your point, going thinner even on a floor also means more dings, dimples, rips, and tears when it gets impacted or stepped on in the wrong way. id never use anything thinner than .080, and even that im not totally comfortable with. it has a little bit to do with the alloy as well.

 

[BigTerp]

I have .125" for my floor. I'm happy I went with that thickness. We were HARD on my boat this winter during waterfowl season and the floor and deck held up just fine.

 

[smackdaddy53]

.125" with 10-12" OC bracing is perfect. As stated, thinner means more framework which cost more in the long run.