Adhesive for Aluminum roof to plywood?
My husband and I are rebuilding a camper and are about to get to our roof install. We are doing a seamless aluminum roof which will be going over plywood. We want to avoid using any type of screws as ...
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Two big issues when trying to glue metal to wood.
• Preparation. The aluminum should be "scratched" a bit (ScotchBrite) and wiped down with acetone. Light sanding on the wood and a tack cloth.
• Expansion rates of the two materials. Aluminum expands a LOT when heated (sun exposure). Wood only expands a little when it is warmed. BAD COMBINATION ! No adhesive can survive that for long periods !!
Lots of cinder blocks or other heavy weights.
• Preparation. The aluminum should be "scratched" a bit (ScotchBrite) and wiped down with acetone. Light sanding on the wood and a tack cloth.
• Expansion rates of the two materials. Aluminum expands a LOT when heated (sun exposure). Wood only expands a little when it is warmed. BAD COMBINATION ! No adhesive can survive that for long periods !!
Aubrey0418 wrote:
Also it's a 16ft camper so we will have to find a way to apply adequate even pressure throughout while laying the roof down..any suggestions on that?
Lots of cinder blocks or other heavy weights.
