Attaching screws to aluminum floor joists
Short Version - Is it ok to use self-tapping screws to attach items to the aluminum floor joists on the ceiling of my basement. Long Version - Like most basements, mine has a thin divider "protecti...
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I would not expect electrolytic corrosion to be much of a problem generally with aluminum because of the aluminum oxide that always coats the aluminum. Certain conditions (such as in car cooling systems with the wrong coolant) being exceptions. If the OP’s screws stay dry, or see only fresh water at near neutral pH, there should be no issue with electrolytic corrosion.
