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Kenn · 10-30-2011, 01:59 AM

The heaviest side will be the drivers side, no door and smaller windows. The drivers side will weigh around 285# in 1/2" and 235 in 3/8". The roof is the brute. If I do it in 1/2" it will be around 450# The FRP is 1.9 lbs per sqft in 3/8" and 2.3 in 1/2". I do plan to use FRP on the roof. If you go on the roof in the sun take some shades and sun block. My plan is to glue the frp to the 2x2 studs and bolt (3/8 button head cap screws every 8") around the perimeter. I will use polished stainless steel (1/8" x 6" bent into a 90) for the corners. It will look like angle iron. I will pick up the FRP in Spokane because they will load it on my trailer in the reverse order that I will need it. I have a crane to do the heavy lifting but I expect it to be a challenge. I will have all of the holes (windows, vents or ?) cut and epoxie all of the exposed wood. When it goes together I will use marine sealant on everything. By the time I get to the FRP my brother will be in the area to lend a hand.

10-30-2011, 01:59 AM	#57
Kenn Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Willamina Or Posts: 277	muscle side sheets? The heaviest side will be the drivers side, no door and smaller windows. The drivers side will weigh around 285# in 1/2" and 235 in 3/8". The roof is the brute. If I do it in 1/2" it will be around 450# The FRP is 1.9 lbs per sqft in 3/8" and 2.3 in 1/2". I do plan to use FRP on the roof. If you go on the roof in the sun take some shades and sun block. My plan is to glue the frp to the 2x2 studs and bolt (3/8 button head cap screws every 8") around the perimeter. I will use polished stainless steel (1/8" x 6" bent into a 90) for the corners. It will look like angle iron. I will pick up the FRP in Spokane because they will load it on my trailer in the reverse order that I will need it. I have a crane to do the heavy lifting but I expect it to be a challenge. I will have all of the holes (windows, vents or ?) cut and epoxie all of the exposed wood. When it goes together I will use marine sealant on everything. By the time I get to the FRP my brother will be in the area to lend a hand.