D DIY_freak #1 Anonymous 24 Oct 2012 at 1:15 PM DIY_freak Anonymous 24 Oct 2012 at 1:15 PM #1 Is it better to use hot-dip galvanized or stainless screws to attach an aluminum railing (considering galvanic currents, etc.)? Where can one obtain plastic washers for isolating between the materials, if desired?
Is it better to use hot-dip galvanized or stainless screws to attach an aluminum railing (considering galvanic currents, etc.)? Where can one obtain plastic washers for isolating between the materials, if desired?
E eviljava #2 Member · N/A · 2 281 posts 24 Oct 2012 at 3:10 PM eviljava Member N/A 2,281 posts 24 Oct 2012 at 3:10 PM #2 If I interpret this table correctly, galvanized screw is better: http://www.scapro.se/images/galvanicrelationship.gif
If I interpret this table correctly, galvanized screw is better: http://www.scapro.se/images/galvanicrelationship.gif
A anaitis #3 Construction veteran · Trollhättan , Västra Götaland · 1 976 posts 24 Oct 2012 at 9:25 PM anaitis Construction veteran Trollhättan , Västra Götaland 1,976 posts 24 Oct 2012 at 9:25 PM #3 Plastic trays are usually available at well-organized hardware stores. I bought one myself at Sjögrens in Högsbo a few years ago.
Plastic trays are usually available at well-organized hardware stores. I bought one myself at Sjögrens in Högsbo a few years ago.
S spiskrok #4 Member · Örebro · 97 posts 24 Oct 2012 at 10:19 PM spiskrok Member Örebro 97 posts 24 Oct 2012 at 10:19 PM #4 Stainless steel screws work, without issue.
