Making a strong seam in galvanized sheet?
I'm making a thingy, and I thought one of you guys might be able to advise :B. .It's for a small garden bed. I want to take some 6 or 8" galvanised flashing and make a ring. The seam needs to be s...
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Do you mean strong as in physically strong or as in a strong seal?
I'm going to be working on a small project myself where I'm more worried about sealing the two pieces. I think I'm going to have the sheet metal shop fold over the edge on each sheet by 1", then slide the two folds together with a good sealant. I haven't decided on the sealant yet.
Addition - the bolts would be fine, but if you don't want them seen, use 5 - 6 pop rivets.
Bill
I'm going to be working on a small project myself where I'm more worried about sealing the two pieces. I think I'm going to have the sheet metal shop fold over the edge on each sheet by 1", then slide the two folds together with a good sealant. I haven't decided on the sealant yet.
Addition - the bolts would be fine, but if you don't want them seen, use 5 - 6 pop rivets.
Bill
