December 10
Today we attached 1" x 2" anchors/spacers to the walls -- as anchors for the paneling, and spacers for the reflective facing. (Foil-faced insulation requires an air gap for peak performance.)
The locations of the vertical 1" x 2" members coincides with the metal ribs. We attached each one using 1/4" - 20, 2 inch, thread-cutting screws. (That's 1/4" diameter, 20 threads per inch, 2" of screw below the head.) We chose the Torx-drive screws because of the more positive engagement of the driver and screw.
The horizontal 1" x 2" acts as a 2nd anchor for the paneling.
The topmost, horizontal 1" x 6" allows us to use 4' x 8' sheets for the side panels, and 2 4' x 8's for the ceiling without wasting long strips of birch paneling.
Read MoreThe locations of the vertical 1" x 2" members coincides with the metal ribs. We attached each one using 1/4" - 20, 2 inch, thread-cutting screws. (That's 1/4" diameter, 20 threads per inch, 2" of screw below the head.) We chose the Torx-drive screws because of the more positive engagement of the driver and screw.
The horizontal 1" x 2" acts as a 2nd anchor for the paneling.
The topmost, horizontal 1" x 6" allows us to use 4' x 8' sheets for the side panels, and 2 4' x 8's for the ceiling without wasting long strips of birch paneling.
Starboard side, looking forward.
The vertical 1" x 2" members only go up so far because the bolt heads from the deck supports protrude through the ribs.
We think it's enough support for the paneling.
Port side, looking forward.