Structual Repair with metal components
This is more a theoretical question as I have not seen posts pertaining to using steel 2x4s to replace rotten wooden ones. My camper has some significant repairs and I thought about trying to incorpo...
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2x4 aluminium angle is way lighter than 2x4 fir and much stronger, water resistant and such.
That said where do you see 2x4 in the camper?
I did extensive front end repairs on my Fleetwood and the thickest wood member was 3/4".
Than the slide support on my Lance sag and broke off on 1 end. The wood construction used .75 x 2.5 wood, but it is beech, so much stronger than fir.
Reinforced it with aluminium angle as well, who hid conveniently under siding.
That said such repairs are not easy as going from metal to wood frame require some engineering.
It is not for just anyone.
That said where do you see 2x4 in the camper?
I did extensive front end repairs on my Fleetwood and the thickest wood member was 3/4".
Than the slide support on my Lance sag and broke off on 1 end. The wood construction used .75 x 2.5 wood, but it is beech, so much stronger than fir.
Reinforced it with aluminium angle as well, who hid conveniently under siding.
That said such repairs are not easy as going from metal to wood frame require some engineering.
It is not for just anyone.
