Hardwood for battening

Discussion in 'Materials' started by Pete M, Apr 6, 2008.

  1. Pete M
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    Pete M New Member

    Hello all,

    currently working towards getting the inside of a steel boat (Tom Thumb 24) spray-foamed.

    Our current thinking for the hull fixings is:
    1" thick insulation therefore will have battens or blocks about 2" thick to leave a bit of an air gap and allow for thicker bits of insulation (e.g. over stringers)

    would prefer to stick battens/blocks to the hull with polyurethane sealant (Sikaflex type stuff) to minimise the amount of welding and metal bits sticking through the insulation, so if wooden they need to be non-oily.

    battens/blocks must need very little maintenance as they'll be partly buried in the foam

    they must be soft enough to screw into them to attach the lining and interior fixings.


    Seems like some kind of hardwood will be best to cut down on the maintenance - can anyone suggest one that's non-oily and you can actually screw into. Any other suggestions welcome.

    Cheers,
    Pete
     
  2. TeddyDiver
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    TeddyDiver Gollywobbler

    The best ones are oily, and if they are going to be buried in foam they also better to be. Instead you can "dry" the oily surface with proper solvent before gluing with sika. :)
     
  3. Pete M
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    Pete M New Member

    Cheers for your thoughts Teddy. That would certainly widen the field of possibilities - will probably talk to a local supplier and do a test run :)
     
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