Aluminum vs Wood construction
Narrowing down our final choices for a fiver. DRV Mobile Suites have an aluminum frame and cold weather capability. Excel have a wooden frame and also cold weather capable. For long term use with p...
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N-Trouble wrote:jerem0621 wrote:Dick_B wrote:
Aluminum doesn't rot.
Yes it does :)
Yes there are certain chemicals that can cause Aluminum to oxidize/rot however in the application of RV construction where your dealing with potential water intrusion wood will rot in no time. Not the case with Aluminum.
So don't try to compare the two when talking an RV application. Unless your just trying to be snarky...
Not snarky at all, just factual, and if you don't think Aluminum can oxidize in a RV you are mistaken.
I have not seen any evidence to show that a water leak is found any faster in an aluminum frame trailer vs wood. I personally appreciate the merits of both construction methods though....just pointing out that aluminum is not immune to decay.
Thanks!
Jeremiah
