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What are the pros and cons of steel vs. aluminum metal roofing?
I'm considering a new roof for my suburban home. The home is about fourteen years old and the shingles are in so-so shape. We have had two leaks already and I've been told that means it is a good ...
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Under what circumstances can aluminum be in contact with steel?
I understand galvanic corrosion and the chemistry which causes the reaction. But under what circumstances can they be in contact?
On first impression I would think they could in a dry environment... ...
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Troubleshooting bandsaw cutting at an angle (through aluminum)
I occasionally use (or abuse) a small tabletop band saw to rough cut aluminum plate. I generally having a lot of success and have been able to cut half inch thick plate without any problem using 6 to ...
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How can I fix a stripped hole in an aluminum piece?
I have a tripod head that is made of aluminum. In the head there is a small hole that houses a small screw that secures a quick-release plate. After some time the hole stripped and the screw no longer ...
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How do I drill holes in Aluminum / Aluminium sheet?
I have some aluminum / aluminium strips that are about 3 mm thick and about 20 mm wide.
I need to drill some holes in them. The holes will be 3.5 mm.
What type of drill bit do I need? What speed ...
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Where can I purchase a block of aluminium?
I'm need a 5" x 5" x 1" block of aluminium. Is this something I can buy online and are there different types of aluminum to consider? Will I have to buy a bigger piece and cut the aluminum down to my ...
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What fastener should I use to attach an aluminium bracket to a wall?
Is it OK to use a regular zinc plated screw when fastening an aluminum bracket to a wall?
It might seem like a silly question but I have heard that mixing metals in fastening applications can result ...
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How to secure aluminium window lock handle that keeps falling off?
The lock handle on my aluminium windows keeps falling off. The handle had previously fallen off when I first moved in a year ago and the landlord remounted it. Since then it has become loose a few ...
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Aluminum wiring in vent fan?
I just purchased and installed a new Panasonic FV-10NLF1 inline exhaust fan. My house has copper wiring, but the wires on the fan appear to be aluminum (they are silver in color). I didn't think ...
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How can I replace an aluminum window spiral balance?
I would like to replace the spiral balance on my single hung (non removable) aluminum windows but I can't figure out how to remove the clip on the window that the bottom of the spiral hooks into. ...
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Can a hand drill drill 1/4“-1/2” holes into 1" thick aluminum?
I'm making some baseplates in my home for a custom camera system and I'll need to be drilling many holes into plates of aluminum. I'm planning to use 6061 aluminum and need to drill holes anywhere ...
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What type of aluminum are squares and 72" straight-edge rulers made of?
I love the super-rigidity found in aluminum squares and straight-edge rules. I've purchased cold rolled steel flat bars that flex far easier. In fact, when applying force against the thin edge of ...
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What is an effective way to attach this plastic filter to aluminum without drilling?
I have an aluminum angle that is housing an LED strip. I need to attach a UV filter to stop LEDs fading whatever it lights. I ordered a plexi angle that will work as a filter, I just need to figure ...
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Combined wood and aluminium windows
We would like to have wooden windows in our newly bought apartment which we are renovating at the moment. The apartment is old and we feel that alu-windows does not fit the "soul" of the apartment.
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