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Old 06-18-2017, 07:23 PM   #61
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Brilliant idea using interior sheet metal over windows. You just solved several issues for me. Thx

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Old 06-19-2017, 11:18 AM   #62
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I try to recycle all I can. Keeps the conversion cost down. I tried hard to line all of the pannels up for a seamless installation. I took a good bit of pictures during the window delete. If you have any questions let me know.

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Old 06-19-2017, 02:53 PM   #63
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Good idea! I wonder what else they might be useful for if not covering windows?

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Old 06-19-2017, 03:28 PM   #64
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My ceiling panels are perforated but I'd still like to use them to cover several windows. My theory is the perforations are small enough to keep out those huge Alaska and Canadian mosquitos. Sometimes I've needed ventilation without the bugs.
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Old 06-19-2017, 08:14 PM   #65
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I also used them for patching the floor, and outside walls.

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Old 06-20-2017, 07:34 AM   #66
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My ceiling panels are perforated but I'd still like to use them to cover several windows. My theory is the perforations are small enough to keep out those huge Alaska and Canadian mosquitoes. Sometimes I've needed ventilation without the bugs.
I dunno if yours are the same as mine. Probably not since I only have two that are "screen" but mine are small enough to keep out everything except maybe gnats. Since they swarm and not really fly thru stuff, would work for them too.
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I plan to keep all my windows, but I clearly see the need to cover at least some of them. There has been plenty of talk about using either regular or perforated panels to cover windows from various members here. I've never seen ceiling panels used for exterior window covers yet.

Bugs are fairly bad this time of year. I need some ventilation without the bugs being able to get in. I'm remembering trips through Canada on my way to Alaska in muggy weather and not being able to open a window even at highway speeds due to mosquitos. There are areas where the mosquitos will actually kill deer due to blood loss.

The AlCan highway doesn't seem to have rest stops, other than the occasional fishing turn-out. This was years ago, but there were no bathrooms along the highway. Attempts to do your business in the woods, like a bear, were met with mosquito bites that feel like bee stings. From what I'm told it's largely a matter of timing, because some people report no problem with bugs on the AlCan.

Chances are it would be simpler to just use bug screen.
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Old 06-20-2017, 10:23 AM   #68
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I plan to keep all my windows, but I clearly see the need to cover at least some of them. There has been plenty of talk about using either regular or perforated panels to cover windows from various members here. I've never seen ceiling panels used for exterior window covers yet.
The sun screen under my TDI moonroof is what I'm thinking you'd end up with only in metal.

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That is pretty impressive (in all the wrong ways). That very well may need the zombie mosquito proofing that the steel ceiling panels would provide.

I'm thinking they are doing it more permanently than you. The window behind a cabinet, in the bathroom, etc. Air flow but no visibility. Weld the sucker on there and forget it.
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Old 06-20-2017, 11:17 AM   #69
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Those are some extraordinary bad ass mosquitos that I had never seen before or since. I figure perforated ceiling panels would stop a bb from penetrating so it ought to be good for skeeters. I'm just talking about several strategically placed panels to allow ventilation while in skeeter country. Not behind the shower that I don't have.

I was thinking of just pop riveting the panels because I frequently have a tendency to change my mind and rearrange.

These are bug screens that little kids can't stick their finger through.
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Old 06-20-2017, 11:38 AM   #70
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Those are some extraordinary bad ass mosquitos that I had never seen before or since. I figure perforated ceiling panels would stop a bb from penetrating so it ought to be good for skeeters. I'm just talking about several strategically placed panels to allow ventilation while in skeeter country. Not behind the shower that I don't have.
WI and MN have some pretty badass skeeters too. ME has black flies that will take a chunk of hide out of you as well. You'd think FL or LA that has a growing season of 363 days a year would have skeeters with wingspans that are measured in feet. Instead it's the mutant bastards that only have a 3 day growing season that get the size of pterodactyls.

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Think I'd rather have skeeters. You can swat them and no one looks at you like you're crazy. Not that it is generally the snot lickers' fault. There's more than one occasion I've wanted to slap the bejesus out some brain dead mother in the grocery store.
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Old 06-20-2017, 12:00 PM   #71
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Good idea! I wonder what else they might be useful for if not covering windows?
The ceiling panels would make a perfect sun roof, like a Range Rover roof.
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Old 07-04-2017, 01:23 PM   #72
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I've been back at it again. I finished insulating the ceiling The cealing panels are up. I cut out the vents and temporarily installed the flanges. I have framed the shower and the toilet area. Not enough time in the day. I will be starting the cabinets this week.

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Old 07-04-2017, 01:36 PM   #73
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Looks good! How do you get the wood to bend to the contour and not crack?
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Old 07-04-2017, 01:37 PM   #74
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Lots of relief cuts 3/4 of the way through. Set your skillsaw depth and make cuts every so often.

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Looks great! What is the plastic sheeting for?

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It acts as backing for the insulation. Reduces debris while i work with the unfaced rock wool. Helps with providing a thermal break betwixt the wood and metal frame. It also gives it a better backing to the pallet board walls i will install. It will have a black backdrop so you dont see insulation in the gaps.

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You should try to come to our skoolie bbq weekend. Last weekend of Sept.
Thanks East Coast. That sounds like a good time. I will definitely try and make it.

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Lots of relief cuts 3/4 of the way through. Set your skillsaw depth and make cuts every so often.
You could just go down to Home Depot and sort thru the 2x4s. I've seen plenty with more bow than that.


Too bad they often come with a twist that is as bad or worse than the bow.
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