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Post by desjark on Jul 1, 2010 14:45:43 GMT -5
Hi all...I'm new to this site, and really like the great info sharing. I'm in the process of repairing/ restoring my 62 Shasta. I am replacing the the ceiling as the plywood is bad. I'd like to replace the cross members (3/4x2) while I'm at it. I am wondering if a 3/4 x 3 plywood would be better than solid wood. I'd like to prevent the ceiling sag. Anyone have any thoughts or ideas on this?
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montanablue
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Post by montanablue on Jul 1, 2010 17:10:04 GMT -5
Buy some flat steel bar 1/2 wide and about 1/4 inch thick. Drill holes every 8 to 10 inches and use pan head stainless steel screws size 6 or 8 depending on size of hole. This will keep the spar or supports from sagging. I have pictures posted in my album in Google Gallery. This link: picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/qLlHOHk3XNufisZGXCoEww?feat=directlinkI hope this helps. Get to it!!!! Rick
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Post by desjark on Jul 6, 2010 15:46:42 GMT -5
Thanks Montanablue.....sounds like a good idea and not too heavy.
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Post by staryn on Aug 8, 2010 23:05:04 GMT -5
I did a very similar thing with 1/8" aluminum strips that I had a metal shop shear for me off of a sheet of aluminum. If they have a hydraulic shear this should not be a problem for them. I left it short on one end so I could pass the romex wiring through.
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