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<blockquote data-quote="cprince" data-source="post: 69319" data-attributes="member: 962"><p>Thanks for the great replies!</p><p></p><p>Gives me some options to weigh... ( <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>This does lead me to the question; How light of a construction can I make?</p><p></p><p>What sized bracing can be used for aluminum construction and still be safe? </p><p></p><p>What gauge aluminum sheet can be used? I was looking at diamond plate but I am in no way married to it! Smooth is fine with me... especially if it is cheaper!</p><p></p><p>I do know that some of these answers are dependent on what kind of spans between braces and how much weight is needed to be supported. </p><p></p><p>My thinking is the following; no more than 9 inches between vertical braces. Horizontal every 4... ?</p><p>3/16ths Aluminum sheet.</p><p></p><p>Does this sound realistic?</p><p></p><p>Any suggestions</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="cprince, post: 69319, member: 962"] Thanks for the great replies! Gives me some options to weigh... ( :D ) This does lead me to the question; How light of a construction can I make? What sized bracing can be used for aluminum construction and still be safe? What gauge aluminum sheet can be used? I was looking at diamond plate but I am in no way married to it! Smooth is fine with me... especially if it is cheaper! I do know that some of these answers are dependent on what kind of spans between braces and how much weight is needed to be supported. My thinking is the following; no more than 9 inches between vertical braces. Horizontal every 4... ? 3/16ths Aluminum sheet. Does this sound realistic? Any suggestions [/QUOTE]
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