Hello!
We are currently repairing the damp in out Sprite 400. We have pulled out all of the rotten wood and there seems to be a 'rivet' which goes through the sheet metal of the outer skin and then secures this to the wood. On the head it appears to be a normal rivet which joins the two sheets of aluminium together... But there also seems to be a nail end which goes through to the wooden supports on the inside. I'd like to know what these are called and where I can buy some! Or if there is a suitable alternative?
All help appreciated!
Thank you!
Quote: Originally posted by albee on 19/4/2015
Hi, I would be tempted to use brass counter sunk screws instead, rivets were only used for speed in original assembly I guess.
Use stainless steel if using screws, brass is too soft unless being used for decorative purposes.
Quote: No wonder they leak.
Marine grade brass screws will be fine into soft wood with a correct pilot hole drilled but I would use stainless too.
Can you put a decent section strip over the top so the panels are locked firmly to the timber all the way along instead of just at the screws and dknt over tighten cos it pushes the sealer/mastic out.
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Topic: Riveting sheet metal to wood
