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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SDcampowneroperator wrote:
electrolitic corrosion happens between dissimmilar metals. Maybe use aluminum pop rivets instead?
If it is a dry location corrosion should not be a problem. On our boat there are Stainless screws into the aluminum masts. They get wet and then dry. They have been there for 56 years and are still all fine.
