Barnaby
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- Nov 28, 2024
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Hi all, I'm at the point where I'm going to be taking out the windows and covering the sides with sheet metal. I know 18 gauge is the way to go but my local metal shop had a great deal on some 16 gauge they had in the warehouse. Ironically the 16 gauge is less than half the price of the 18 gauge thanks to, well, you know why.
What shall I do? Go with the 16 gauge or pony up for the 18 gauge? My main concern is that the 16 gauge is going to be much harder to work with; everything from hoisting it to drilling holes is going to be a greater effort. additionally, I'm concerned that the 'stack' is going to be too thick where two sheets of 16 gauge overlap and still have to fit under the overhanging roof sheet metal.
Still, it's like a five hundred dollar difference...
Am I setting myself up for failure with the 16 gauge or will it be fine?
What shall I do? Go with the 16 gauge or pony up for the 18 gauge? My main concern is that the 16 gauge is going to be much harder to work with; everything from hoisting it to drilling holes is going to be a greater effort. additionally, I'm concerned that the 'stack' is going to be too thick where two sheets of 16 gauge overlap and still have to fit under the overhanging roof sheet metal.
Still, it's like a five hundred dollar difference...
Am I setting myself up for failure with the 16 gauge or will it be fine?