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Old 18 September 2021, 04:33   #1
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Where do you buy aluminum H channel to connect floorboards

I want new floors so I'm considering making them out of a lighter material .

But where do you buy the H channel ?

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Old 18 September 2021, 07:16   #2
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This is an interesting link to marine grade aluminium classes https://continentalsteel.com/blog/ma...rade-aluminum/

I suppose next stage is to track down H profile suppliers, for the specification you want that can ship to you.
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https://shop.inflatableboatparts.com...-floor-joints/

Try these people good luck
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https://dajcor.com/assets/pdf/dajcor-shapes.pdf

These people are Canada based and do H sections.
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Thanks for the suggestions guys.

The thing with the Zodiac H channels is they have teeth that lock in a slot

I called a few dealers and they have NO CLUE
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The Zodiac H channels will be mass produced to a particular profile and not available as a spare part, unless you're getting it complete with plywood section. If the ply and H channel are a snug fit already, I'd be looking at a epoxy glue or even countersunk stainless self tapper cross head screws for belt and braces.
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