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Originally Posted by fish raptor
I have never heard or know anything about this "Nida Core" so I googled it. I see that quite a few state it flexes somewhat especially when warm (sun) so I am concerned which all the pounding the overhead storage box will take that it will eventually do that same at the orig black plastic. The fact that 3 agree it is the way to fix I should consider it. Since it is a "honeycomb" design for the life of me I cannot see how perimeter screws will hold into that "hollow" type material as apposed to the starboard solid ?? Please elaborate .... I guess I just don't understand why the starboard would not work perfectly especially if I predrill dead center on the 1/2" and use nice long screws. I thought this stuff was the best thing since sliced bread. The fact that it is heavy I wouldn't think would be an issue.
If original material that failed (black plastic 1/4" thick), what thickness do you recomend Nida Core I use ? I was thinking 1/2"...
and other than using perimeter screws should I do anything else to afix it to the overhead storage box. it does have to be waterproof so contents do not get wet. I don't work with fiberglass much so not sure best route/steps to take. After the perimeter screws have been applied (should I also used glue while inserting them for added integrity) should I glass in, glue in or silicone in (like factory) to waterproof . I agree totally with Guppy that overbuilding it is an absolute must as lots of stuff in it and lots of pounding.... looking for the long haul....
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Nida Core is a Core material.
Most modern builders use it or a similar material.
It's glassed over on both sides and would be glass to your box making it 1 unit.
Done correctly it will be light weight, stable in all temperatures and last forever unlike wood, starboard, 5200 or attached with screws.
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